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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On September 30th we mark Orange Shirt Day/The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Sharing stories from survivors is something we can do as a press. This post features Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story, written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day & Amanda White is shortlisted in the children’s category for World of Books Sustainable Story Award! Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge is about why hunger exists in North American homes & what we can do about it as a community.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In the Long Shadows by Bear Meawasige received a great review from School Library Journal! In the Long Shadows is the first book in a new epic YA fantasy series, The Long Shadows. It follows Leaf, Ash, Reed, and Finch, who are destined to meet on the Great Turtle. Publishing October 13, 2026.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Happy publication day to Bernice and the Wild Waters by Jessica Outram! Book Two in the Shining Waters series follows Bernice as she searches for her missing cousins, who may have been taken by an Indian Agent to go to residential school. Available now at your local bookstore.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Find us at The Word on the Street, taking place on September 26th-27th at David Pecaut Square! At booth 14, we’ll have merch and our newest releases, including the first books in our two new series. Also, meet our authors, Jessica Outram and Julia Hune-Brown! We hope to see you there!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Alina in Her Roots, written by Shenaaz G. Nanji and illustrated by Beena Mistry, is out now! Alina has grown up on the stories her family tells of Nairobi, Kenya, and now she’s going to see it all for herself! Book 3 of The Alina Books, a series for ages 6-8.

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Nick Hune-Brown @nickhunebrown.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This is so cool. My sister wrote a kids book about my grandmother's journey to Canada from China as a teenage opera singer. It's a wild story, and beautifully illustrated. Check it out!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy publication day to POH POH’S SWORD by Julia Hune-Brown and illus. by Hayley Lowe! Julia based her debut picture book, Poh Poh's Sword, on a documentary she made about her grandmother for CBC Radio. The book retells her story for a younger audience with beautiful illustrations by Hayley Lowe.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Next up from our Fall 2026 Preview is Beena Mistry, the illustrator behind Alina in Her Roots, written by Shenaaz G. Nanji! Swipe through to learn more about Beena! Alina in Her Roots publishes on September 15th, 2026. Available for pre-order now.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Poh Poh’s Sword by Julia Hune-Brown and illustrated by Hayley Lowe received a wonderful review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social! This intergenerational picture book follows the brave adventure of Julie’s grandmother (Poh Poh) leaving China to come to North America as part of a Cantonese opera troupe.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Women Who Woke Up the Law: Inside the Cases that Changed Women’s Rights in Canada by Karin Wells is on the J.W. Dafoe Book Prize's longlist! This adult nonfiction book tells the stories of a group of women whose legal trials helped shape women’s right in Canada. Congrats to Karin!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re excited to share a first look at Julia Hune-Brown unboxing her upcoming picture book, Poh Poh’s Sword, illustrated by Hayley Lowe! Poh Poh’s Sword follows Julie’s Chinese grandmother—her Poh Poh—leaving China to come to North America. Coming September 15th, 2026. Available for pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy publication day to Luckily Ever After Olive Tran written by Phuong Truong and illustrated by Christine Wei! This third book in the Olive Tran series continues with the lovable Olive Tran through her grade four year. Also, check out Every Little Bit Olive Tran and Take a Breath Olive Tran!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The Dog Heist by Dani Jansen is out now! A neglected dog brings two misfits together in this adventure for middle schoolers who love animals and stories where the kids take charge. Perfect for middle grade readers who enjoy adventure, animal rescue, and kids taking initiative!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Gloria Steinem was a trailblazing journalist, activist, & leader. Her work reminds us all that change is in the hands of the people, & that we can only move forward by speaking up against injustice. Her legacy will be passed on through the generations of those she has inspired, including us at SSP.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Up next from our Fall 2026 Preview is Hayley Lowe, the illustrator of Poh Poh’s Sword, written by Julia Hune-Brown! Swipe through to get to know more about Hayley and her favourite scene to illustrate! Poh Poh’s Sword publishes on September 15, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In honour of September being Hunger Action Month, we'll be doing a buy one give one via the Second Story Press website of Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day and Amanda White for every purchase made on our website for the entire month! Open to Canadian residents only.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join award winning author Dani Jansen for the launch of her new novel, The Dog Heist, at Babar Books! On the day bring a physical donation for the Montreal SPCA or a tax receipt showing a monetary donation to enter a giveaway! SPCA needs: spca.com/en/material-donations We hope to see you there!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Next up in our Fall 2026 Preview is Christine Wei, the artist behind the spot illustrations in Luckily Ever After Olive Tran, by Phuong Truong! Swipe through to learn more about Christine! Luckily Ever After Olive Tran publishes on September 8, 2026. Available for pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Every Little Bit Olive Tran by Phuong Truong & illus. by Christine Wei is shortlisted for the 2026-27 BC Chocolate Lily Book Award! The Chocolate Lily Book Award is a children’s reader choice award that celebrates children’s authors & illustrators who live in BC. Congrats to Phuong & Christine!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Poh Poh’s Sword, by Julia Hune-Brown and illus. by Hayley Lowe, received a wonderful review from Kirkus Reviews! Coming September 15, 2026, Poh Poh’s Sword is a generational story about Julie’s grandmother leaving China to come to North America with her sword to forge a new life with her family.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The next title in our Fall 2026 Preview: The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches, written & illus. by Camille Perron-Cormier! Swipe through to learn more about The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches & the author behind the series! Coming October 6, 2026. Available for pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Next up in our Fall 2026 Preview is The Dog Heist by Dani Jansen! 🐾 The Dog Heist is about two misfits, Caleb and Valery. When a hurricane is coming, they hatch a plan to rescue Lyra, their neighbor's neglected dog. Publishes on September 1, 2026. Cover design by Katy Dorkrill! Pre-order now.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The next title from our Fall 2026 Preview is Bernice and the Wild Waters by Jessica Outram! Bernice and the Wild Waters is book two in the Shining Waters Series. In this story, Bernice searches for her missing cousins. Publishing on September 22, 2026 and is available for pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In the Long Shadows by Bear Meawasige received an amazing review from Kirkus Reviews! Coming October 13, 2026, In the Long Shadows follows Leaf & Ash as they join on the Great Turtle after finding a relic from the stonefolk, while Reed & Finch meet on the Broken Waters & sail towards the island.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We’re honoured that Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn will be featured in a visual arts exhibit at the Art Gallery of Algoma as part of the Algoma Fall Festival. Visit the gallery to explore Shirley's story and Joanne's illustrations.

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Shirley, An Indian Residential School Story - Algoma Fall Festival

At just five years old, Shirley was taken from her family and sent to residential school. Through expressive artwork and Shirley's own words, visitors journey alongside her, leaving her home for the s...

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Next up in our Fall 2026 Preview is Counting Bugs/Aambe Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag by Gretchen Sands-Gamble & illus. by Storm Angeconeb! Counting Bugs/Aambe Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag is a counting board book in both English & Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe! Learn more about the book & the author!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Fall 2026 Preview continues with Poh Poh’s Sword, by Julia Hune-Brown and illustrated by Hayley Lowe! Poh Poh’s Sword is an immigration story about Julie's Chinese Canadian grandmother’s (Poh Poh’s) leaving China to North America. Publishing on September 15, 2026. Available for pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Next up in our Fall 2026 Preview is Luckily Ever After Olive Tran, by Phuong Truong with illustrations by Christine Wei! In the third Olive Tran book, Olive and her bestie, Mia, play Cupid for their parents. Learn more about the book and its author! Publishes September 8, 2026. Pre-order now.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We’re kicking off our Fall 2026 Preview with Alina in Her Roots by Shenaaz G. Nanji and illustrated by Beena Mistry. The third book in The Alina Books series follows Alina's visit to Nairobi, Kenya, where she reunites with her cousin, Safi. Publishing on September 15th, 2026. Pre-order now!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Bernice and the Wild Waters is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! Congrats Jessica Outram, and thanks, JLG for recognizing this middle grade series. Coming September 22, 2026, Bernice searches for her missing cousins, who may have been taken by an Indian Agent to a residential school.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're honored to share that author Karen Levine received the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall! Hana's Suitcase tells the true story of the modern-day search for a young girl lost in the Holocaust. Karen is also the co-author of The Light Keeper, with Shiela Baslaw, illustrated by Alice Priestley.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Ellis on Guard by Sal Sawler, illustrated by Nandita Ratan, was featured on this week’s CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing as a kid approved book to read for this summer! This empathetic picture book explores anxiety in a way that helps young readers feel understood.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Can Posters Kill?: Antisemitic Propaganda and World War II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole, has won the Young Adult Nonfiction category for the ILA Children's and Young Adult Book Awards! 🎉 This impactful book for teens provides insights about hate and antisemitism and what is propaganda.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day and Amanda White was featured on this week's CBC Radio One’s The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing as a kid approved summer read! This graphic novel follows best friends, Mila and Kit, and a community coming together to make a difference.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

SSP presents our Fall 2026 Preview! 🍂 Releasing this fall, our lineup will include a new cozy graphic novel series about a coven of YA witches and a new adventure fantasy YA series told from an Indigenous perspective!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! SSP is honoured to be able to work with Indigenous creators and their communities. The featured art is by Storm Angeconeb, from her illustrations for Counting Bugs / Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag by Gretchen Sands-Gamble - a baby board book coming this fall!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The Dog Heist by Dani Jansen received a lovely review from Kirkus Reviews! This heartfelt, humorous, and compelling story with high stakes moments is coming September 1, 2026.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

SSP is thrilled to announce that our former publisher, Margie Wolfe, has been awarded the 2026 Library and Archives Canada Scholar Award! The award recognizes remarkable Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to Canada’s culture, literary heritage, and historical knowledge.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Introducing the first book in a richly epic Indigenous fantasy series: In the Long Shadows by Bear Meawasige—the winner of our 2025 Indigenous Writing Contest! Coming October 13, 2026. Pre-order the book from your favourite bookstore.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈 from everyone here at Second Story Press! This history reminds us of the victories and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and that we must continue to fight to preserve the hard won rights that are being challenged today.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Welcome back Bernice in Book two of the Shining Waters Series, following Bernice & the Georgian Bay Gold—winner of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People, Bernice and the Wild Waters, written by Jessica Outram. Bernice Normandin is who I am. What’s bigger than a name?

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Start counting with your little one in both English & Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe. Introducing Counting Bugs/Aambe Gindaasdaa Mnidooshag, a counting board book that introduces insects in both English & Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe. Written by Gretchen Sands-Gamble & illus. by Storm Angeconeb.

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Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

How lucky am I? Such a wonderful panel with a really lovely group of authors (Ian Duncan, Bells Larsen, Edwin Dumont, and @karmicangel.bsky.social). so grateful to @anotherstoryto.bsky.social for hosting, and to the amazing team at @secondstory.bsky.social.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to these CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, Spring 2026 selections! Take a Breath Olive Tran by Phuong Truong & illustrated by Christine Wei Memory Stones by Kathy Kacer & illustrated by Hayley Lowe Run the World Like a Girl: International Women Leaders by Kate Graham

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today is World Hunger Day. 🌍 "Consider volunteering at a local hot meal program—such as a soup kitchen—on a regular basis, not just Christmas Day..." —Dian Day, co-creator of Shy Cat & the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge, with Amanda White Read the full blog post by Dian on our website.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Curate your collections now—June is National Indigenous History Month! Let’s learn about & celebrate the rich histories & contributions of First Nations, Métis, & Inuit peoples. Explore books by Indigenous creators—empowering & beautifully illustrated stories in English, French, & dual languages!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Say hello to this cozy coven of YA witches: The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches, a fun new graphic novel series, written & illustrated by Camille Perron-Cormier. Coming this fall—order now! Andrea’s first year at university takes a strange turn when she discovers she may be a witch!

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Introducing Poh Poh’s Sword, a captivating immigration story written by Julia Hune-Brown & illustrated by Hayley Lowe. Julie’s grandmother—her Poh Poh—left everything she knew to travel to Gold Mountain with only her sword, not to fight, but to forge a new life. Available on September 15, 2026.

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Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s Asian Heritage Month in Canada & AANHPI Heritage Month in the US! We’re sharing SSP titles by Asian creators & stories about Asian identity, family, & experiences. Ten Cents a Pound by Nhung N. Tran-Davies Alina in a Pinch by Shenaaz G. Nanji Alina in the Deep by Shenaaz G. Nanji

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