Wavemaker
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In memory of Carolyn Jackson
Image by Qin Leng We are heartbroken to tell you that Carolyn Jackson, our much-admired managing editor from 2006-2017, died January 5th after a long...
Second Story Press' favourite books of the year
The holidays are upon us, and 2021 is almost over. You’ve probably noticed newspapers and websites releasing their annual “Best of 2021” lists for reading....
November is the new December for holiday shopping
In recent years, November has become the new December for holiday shopping, and this trend has also impacted the book industry. Many bookstores and online...
Back to school...but not back to normal
by Suzanne Meade September—it evokes a sense of new. New notebooks, new pencils, new backpack. As a teacher, back-to-school season is a time of...
Summer reads, summer feels
There’s something different about summer reading. Curling up with a book in cold weather may be cozy and comforting, but summer reads somehow feel more...
Announcing the winners of our Indigenous Writing Contest
Second Story Press is thrilled to announce the two winning authors for its 2021 Indigenous Writing Contest. The jury has named the co-winners: Hali Heavy...
Self-care at Second Story
After a draining year and a half, most of us have become adept at taking a step back, taking care of ourselves, and re-energizing to...
Triangles and Rainbows: 50 years of pride in Canada
by Ken Setterington Each year, Pride is celebrated in June and the rainbow flag is raised and flown proudly. Even in this pandemic year,...
Indigenous books for kids to talk about residential schools
Our hearts and minds have been with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation after the horrific discovery this past weekend. The violent legacy of residential...