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The Water Walker on a Postage Stamp!

The Water Walker on a Postage Stamp!

By Second Story Press

Celebrating the legacy of Anishinaabe water rights activist Josephine Mandamin being honoured with a special edition postage stamp from Canada Post.

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Photograph of Margie Wolfe standing next to Governor General Mary Simon during the medal ceremony in Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Margie Wolfe received the Order of Canada!

By Second Story Press

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...

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024

International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024

By Second Story Press

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...

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A Holiday Gift Guide for Thoughtful Readers & Gift Givers

A Holiday Gift Guide for Thoughtful Readers & Gift Givers

By Second Story Press

As you are doing your holiday shopping, we wanted to offer a gift guide that will help you find the perfect book for the young...

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The 34th Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre

The 34th Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre

By Second Story Press

34 years ago, on December 6th, 1989, a gunman walked into Montreal’s École Polytechnique and fatally shot 14 young women. 10 additional women and four...

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BOBBIE ROSENFELD DAY!

BOBBIE ROSENFELD DAY!

By Second Story Press

On August 30TH we are celebrating Bobbie Rosenfeld… THE OLYMPIAN WHO COULD DO EVERYTHING   The Bobbie Rosenfeld Story Continues!   Guest post by author Anne Dublin   Who...

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How Kathy Kacer’s writing career created a path for me into publishing

How Kathy Kacer’s writing career created a path for me into publishing

By Second Story Press

When I first read The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser by Kathy Kacer in 1999, I was a sixth-grade student, and I could not have imagined...

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In memory of Helen Wolfe

In memory of Helen Wolfe

By Second Story Press

Helen Wolfe, who smashed stereotypes as an educator, writer, and world traveller in her wheelchair, died at home on August 17th, secure in the love...

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Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022

By Second Story Press

Two Spirit is a relatively new term, but Two-Spirit people have been around for forever, and it was considered a great thing to embody both...

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