The October edition of Metis Reads is here! Featuring work by Jen Ferguson (@jdotferg.bsky.social), Tyler Pennock (@pennockty.bsky.social), Natasha Donovan, and more. Jump in and find a few great books available for pre-order!
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www.liisprii.ca/magazine/202...
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, October 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreic6xrrul2vhb3xmtqkutcohamqmhewlebmjms3jzksgcv2xkjzkdy)
![Large white text on a blue gradient background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Li Isprii 2026 - Now Available!” Underneath the logo and title is a block of text, also white, that reads: "Our first annual print edition, Li Isprii 2026 is a celebration of Red River Metis art, culture, and writing. Featuring interviews, essays, articles, and reviews from Li Isprii's first year, alongside all new graphics, illustrations, photographs, and fun bonus content—including a themed crossword puzzle—there's no better way to get caught up!" At the bottom of the post are two images of the magazine. The first image is of the cover, which features a prairie landscape under a blue sky, with the Li Isprii Logo in the top right corner, and 2026 in the bottom left. The second image is of the magazine laid open on a wooden table, with a large photograph of a sunset covering both sides of the spread, the word "Contents" in large block letters on the top of the left-hand page, and the table of contents, mostly indistinguishable, covering the right-hand page. Above the second image text reads: “Print and Digital Editions”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreicyvivtd3rmmr5qwrshlsr6nnyy626tt52snvla4btewvwgiw2bau)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, September 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreicvzd6orybf7nwaqocjdt3vffngaq2cfhostrq2qeou3jtf4zxhe4)
![Large white text on a blue gradient background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Li Isprii 2026 - Now Available for Pre-Order.” Underneath the logo and title is a block of text, also white, that reads: "Our first annual print edition, Li Isprii 2026 is a celebration of Red River Metis art, culture, and writing. Featuring interviews, essays, articles, and reviews from Li Isprii's first year, alongside all new graphics, illustrations, photographs, and fun bonus content—including a themed crossword puzzle—there's no better way to get caught up!" At the bottom of the post are two images of the magazine. The first image is of the cover, which features a prairie landscape under a blue sky, with the Li Isprii Logo in the top right corner, and 2026 in the bottom left. The second image is of the magazine laid open on a wooden table, with a large photograph of a sunset covering both sides of the spread, the word "Contents" in large block letters on the top of the left-hand page, and the table of contents, mostly indistinguishable, covering the right-hand page. Above the second image is a date: September 16th, 2026.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreibd7groyfl7g4fugkx5jd5okm6jop346372wgbhdjovbsikig2byu)
![A white edged teal rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Workshops: Writing as Grounding Exercise, Join writer and editor Emily Strempler for an informative workshop about mindful writing. Open to writers and non-writers of all skill levels. Free for members of the Li Isprii Patreon. $10 for non-members. August 18th, 5-7pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of notebooks and writing supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiamuiphydxwlnygl4rrnoy7ktj2xrvuw3cj5ezsbjw6ise2qsfiom)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, August 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiczjwocricmiod4n7idjte4aolay4dmm3gazi23ciw664onik3wpe)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Spirit Gifting, The Concept of Spiritual Exchange”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreihe2beyuvz76giuudfqsrpgwflc6xllltgkahxhztttolu7hzi35i)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Film Review, Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreieempu5nkdahqnzxe7zilhbswxwbujpgyhqjdimuxkjvbcw4yfjpe)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Learning Through Play: The nēhiyawēwin Mods of Wyatt Schiefelbein”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreihwosgk42nogkfpslzrq757ijsjfzqmayumqtu6hptvp3daacbkku)
![Rows of album covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Musicians”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiaty5x6gesecrajxxitwrw74vh3sm2kfihhgj7hywmvr2uyt7tw2m)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Pchit - Little One/Emerse by
Lareina Abbott”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreidjvnqhnqlzea2f44p5ptdhsrpoqzc37qjpvsfyexk5j72y4zwjk4)
![A white edged orange rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Stitching Circle, Join us for a casual online meetup. Bring a beadwork, craftwork, or fiber art project to work on. Free for members of the Li Isprii patreon. $10 for non-members. Hosted by Jeremy Allard. May 26th, 6-8pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of crafting supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreia2arceipnw7f3bxk4glwqjyfrfrdod72c4ounm63pubcy7elyvti)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, May/June 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreidhnci3gfu2iuj4mt233bypzqpqkwglnhd4lr6xlc7uyvzkiiua7q)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Wild People Quiet by
Tara Gereaux”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreidfvotcfsuocvdoywv447n3qkhdzim2cjyubax7pun6xqxdwfwk6e)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Metis Floral Beadwork Resources”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreic7wytemp5nu6t5ugxx52vks2ewfzz2rcxlxzynmi2hmrvxsmlyie)
![A white edged orange rectangle slants across the middle of the image. Inside, white text reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Stitching Circle, Join us for a casual online meetup. Bring a beadwork, craftwork, or fiber art project to work on. Free for members of the Li Isprii patreon. $10 for non-members. Hosted by Jeremy Allard. April 28th, 5-7pm MT.” Behind the rectangle, in the corners of the image, a photo of crafting supplies arrayed across a wooden table, can be seen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreictv5cerzgpjsesrtxafhw4ioqnltvmpmttaduq4wcsehp4mswfia)
![A shelf of Metis-authored books rendered in a painterly style fills the bottom half of the image. The top half features white text on a light blue background reading, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads — Book Club”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreigpc6uwl5with5f3wlu6srdiqm36xrft3zdjkmjscnywv5334amba)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, April 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiasan7y5sbm5mbi7etm23mzpddbrxwzqmiqlwjgbedryyzjnhyip4)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Art Review, Cheryl L'Hirondelle: where the voice touches (((acts, utterances, transmissions for freedom)))”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreibwo5ky5tbney23lfwi6blch4mhkziupd6avfxgkdv7z6gee746qi)
![White text on an orange background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Concepts in Metis Art: Attribution and Self-Introduction”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreietlh6z6fq5oagudfg2ycpuo6d6txu7suokts6aqjzspse36fbqaa)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, March 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreic5gm5rdq7xul72pxplknmf64iculafftxnhjc3e3cov7inqz5qyq)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Inkwo for When the Starving Return”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreifrqybdsunejvubiaxvsgb2i26tjm62anje7gfxcufjttonowesvi)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, February 2026”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreifjkjmbgraguedqbzr7y54rjsv44v6yf2xma2lvjfjkh3qgo5arzy)
![A close up image of colourful Metis beadwork on a dark background fills the top and bottom of the frame. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Beadwork Artists”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreieif2th72f2b5rxveqfiv3t6su7ae2xnaqmmi4ssw6supejyw6liy)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review: Finding Flora by Elinor Florence”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreigrpi3mgnknloc3z2lmw5mtvk2ozrk77ij2dhcymd6dt5hs5v25iq)
![Rows of movie posters line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on an orange background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Spotlight on Metis Filmmakers”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreih7qpfmcvydtwpv2mmkn7jkdweo7jklq2vr3ylj77zeyxz2ttbz6a)
![White text on a dark blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Conversations, Returning Spirit to a Land in Crisis: A Conversation with Métis Artist Haley Bassett”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreigqhfqmwkhfogwuxvqcgcgjl4nibrjwn2gocmpsj4kru5d6257bqi)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Running Toward the Storm: A Review of Kohkom's Babushka by Lianna Makuch and Joleen Ballendine”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiarcaop5hfrfazy3rt4lyvsv7fclctg6zem4a4sf4hv7alvuvm53u)
![White text on a blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Book Review, Beaver Hills Forever by Conor Kerr”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreiaobzlrhnofpuqxexbxwaifaw7o4q5ivda6l6k2zcsbvauk7gypci)
![Rows of book covers line the top and bottom of the image. In the centre, white text on a light blue background reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Metis Reads, October/November 2025”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreih5vc5fhpfqmtdo5iw3baacf4xzdsmcm6imys2lcoyszjjchxsvkm)
![White text surrounded by white dot painted flowers on an orange background reads “[Li Isprii stylized logo] 5 Indigenous-Owned Options for Orange Shirt Day.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreigb5toa22wqwyuajrafa2x7lmb62rgp4s4xyfjea67t2fkkhf5q2q)
![White text on a pale blue gradient with a faint purple tint reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Call for Submissions”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreibb4qwdnqbw4cd7qc3g57aq25tbosd5ohg4awzalbt4v72h3saqna)
![White text on a pale blue gradient with a faint purple tint reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Are you a new, emerging, or established Red River Metis writer? Li Isprii wants to hear from you! Tell us about the art that has shaped you. Review a Metis show, book, movie, or album. Interview a Metis artist. Compare multiple pieces of media. Explore trends in Metis media and representation. We're interested in all of this, and more! All we need from you is a bio explaining your relationship to Red River, and a pitch. Details at: liisprii.ca/submission-guidelines”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreieu4e4ua6ld7imxivn43wvkojjkq7qydeouubp7cf5fqrol7pfwaq)
![White text on a dark blue-green background decorated with small, white, dot-painted flowers reads, “[Stylized Li Isprii Logo], Conversations, Gleeful Mischief and the Metis Aesthetic: A Conversation with Li Isprii Creative Director Jeremy Allard”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreica4r5fmsw2cxiysqxtot2xdp7lkxmlgjruc3r7a2fxlah5t6dj6u)
![Blue text on a pale blue background framed by watercolour water splashes reads: “Introducing: [Stylized Li Isprii Logo] A Red River Metis Arts and Culture Review”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2nkk7noflhhmjxnepjptsuy6/bafkreici34a3b5xikrsykvuv62ptnxuhacjd7fqs4qx6z754cpwksjotji)
