Award-winning poet and writer Steven Heighton has died. He was 60.
Writing a graphic memoir on the road reminded Jon Claytor that life is about the journey, not the destination
When he set off in 2019 for an artist’s residency in Prince Rupert, B.C., Jon Claytor packed his paints and canvases, but he soon found himself scribbling line drawings on his tablet to record his cross-country travels. Those collected reflections became Take the Long Way Home, published this month by Conundrum Press.
Cowichan elder Dr. Luschiim Arvid Charlie shares traditional knowledge in his new book
Completed in 2020, Luschiim’s Plants was released in September 2021 by Harbour Publishing. By December, it sold out, and it is now in its second printing.
Malcolm Lester remembered for his significant contributions to Canadian publishing
Rahaf Mohammed on her memoir of escape from abuse
Rebel paints a searing portrait of Rahaf Mohammed’s childhood, outlining how everything changed for her when she turned seven and was no longer afforded any of the same freedoms her brothers took for granted because of the oppressive interpretation of Islam that her family followed.
House of Anansi announces new publisher
House of Anansi Press announced Wednesday that Leigh Nash will join as publisher next month.
In Memoriam: Erna Paris
Whenever it appeared that anti-Semitism or fascism was on the rise, Erna could be relied upon to tackle the situation with a depth of historical understanding, informed by her profound humanity, Marc Côté writes.
Obituary: Jean Lenore Wilson
Richard Nadeau to retire from Figure 1
Richard Nadeau, Figure 1 Publishing’s co-founder and executive vice president of sales & distribution, is set to retire in April.
2021 in memoriam: those we lost
Over the course of this past year, the world of Canadian letters has lost a number of notable members.
Contact us via email
