Wavemaker
A Second Story Press blog. Featuring all waves of feminism: past, present, and future.
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In memory of Eve Zaremba—who brought the first lesbian detective to fiction
Eve Zaremba, pioneering feminist, activist, and author, has died peacefully with the assistance of MAID, at home on October 8, 2025, with the love and...
SSP Indigenous Writing Contest WINNERS Announced!
By
Emma Rodgers
Second Story Press is delighted to announce the winners of its latest Indigenous Writing Contest, conducted in partnership with Goodminds.com, a First Nation-owned business based...
Second Story Press has a new logo!
We are thrilled to share our new look! Our boldly revitalized logo is a celebration of new beginnings under the leadership of owner Phuong...
Margie Wolfe transfers ownership of Second Story Press
In a letter to authors and illustrators this week, Margie Wolfe shared this announcement: “I can hardly believe that I am telling you I will no...
Holiday Gift Guide: Reading to Bring Us Together
The holiday season is upon us, and we know gift giving can be tough! But what's better than giving a book? Books are a wonderful way...
Our Fourth Indigenous Writing Contest is Open!
Second Story Press is pleased to accept online submissions for the Indigenous Writing Contest via Submittable. The press is excited to hold this new contest...
The Water Walker on a Postage Stamp!
Celebrating the legacy of Anishinaabe water rights activist Josephine Mandamin being honoured with a special edition postage stamp from Canada Post.
Margie Wolfe received the Order of Canada!
Congratulations to Second Story Press’ publisher and co-founder, Margie Wolfe, who has received her medal for the the Order of Canada from Governor General Mary...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024
The "ONE BOOK" Chosen for Holocaust Education International Holocaust Remembrance Day (IHRD) is a day marked around the world on January 27th, the anniversary of the...