Many a thing has been written, spoken, and sung about love. This Valentine’s Day we join the chorus with a stellar recommended reading list! The following twelve works of prose […]
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Ten Books to Read This International Women’s Day
March 8th is International Women’s Day: a celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for women’s rights.
Continue readingBook*hug Reads, Part Two: Four Staff Favourites for Your Holiday Wish List
Book*hug reads again.
Continue readingHoliday Reading Wish List #4: Tell It Slant, Five Works of Radical Introspection for the Winter Holidays
It’s hard to look within ourselves, with or without an endoscope or years of therapy. (Having both isn’t a guarantee.)
Continue readingA Small, Broke, and Kind of Dirty Playlist
Today, we have something special for you! We asked Hana Shafi, a.k.a. Frizz Kid, to create a playlist for her recently published book, Small, Broke, and Kind of Dirty.
Continue readingFive More Books That Fight Back
We’re not done yet: our list of #booksthatfightback continues today with five more powerful titles.
Continue readingIn Conversation: Hana Shafi
“I think storytelling is almost an instinct of mine. It’s what brings me joy in life, even when it’s just telling stories among friends, which is sometimes even more powerful.” […]
Continue readingFall 2020 Season Preview 🍂📚
Today, we’re excited to unveil our forthcoming Fall 2020 season!
Continue readingQueers, Processing: A Dialogue on Navigating Works in Progress
As writers, we are primed for the moment when a book comes out—the launch, reviews and physical object. I asked six Queer writers—Amy Fung, Leah Horlick, Zoe Whittall, Jen Currin, […]
Continue readingTo Find Belonging: In Conversation with Hana Shafi
It Begins With The Body by Hana Shafi explores the milestones and hurdles of a brown girl coming into her own. Shafi’s poems display a raw and frank intimacy and […]
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