Welcome to Second Story Press

Second Story Press was co-founded in 1988 by Margie Wolfe and three other women dedicated to publishing feminist-inspired books for adults and young readers. We are proud to have been publishing award-winning books that entertain, educate, and empower for over 20 years.

Home Free finalist!

Home Free by Sharon Jennings is up for 2010 TD Children’s Lit Award

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Fearless Female Journalists

Fearless Female Journalists

Women who've changed the world by reporting on it... Ten inspirational biographies of women who risked everything – including their lives – to bring us the world’s stories. Whe...

Series

Gladdy's Wake

Adult Books - our latest

Books by talented Canadian women authors

The Way It Is

Books for Teens

Teen novels that both challenge and entertain

The Orphan Rescue

Fall 2010 Kids Books

Our latest offerings, from picture books up to age 13

Great Musicians from our First Nations

First Nations Series for Young Readers

Each book features biographies of ten leaders from the First Nations and Native Indian communities of Canada and the United States.

The Contest

Gutsy Girl Series

The Gutsy Girl books, for readers aged 9-12, feature our favorite kind of girl - smart, brave, funny and inspiring.

Guardian Angel House

Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers

This award-winning series proves that you can talk to young people about serious issues. It resonates with children from all cultures and all walks of life.

Lacey and the African Grandmothers

Kids' Power Series

Based on true stories of young people trying to make their lives, and their world, better.

Fearless Female Journalists

Women's Hall of Fame Series

Each book in this inspirational series features biographies of women from around the world who are leaders in their chosen fields.

News

July 19, 2010

Home Free finalist!

April 29, 2010

Celebrate Free Press

April 21, 2010

Bright Idea...

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