Second Story Press
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Publishing diverse, inclusive, feminist books that entertain, educate, and empower. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @_secondstory
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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence.
This day marks the importance of raising awareness for victims of violence and advocating for the right for women and girls to live free from harm.
This day marks the importance of raising awareness for victims of violence and advocating for the right for women and girls to live free from harm.
November 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence.
This day marks the importance of raising awareness for victims of violence and advocating for the right for women and girls to live free from harm.
This day marks the importance of raising awareness for victims of violence and advocating for the right for women and girls to live free from harm.
This #JewishBookMonth and Holocaust Education Month, we are proud to introduce LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: THE STUMBLING STONES OF EUROPE, an upcoming Holocaust Remembrance Book for Young Readers, by award-winning author Kathy Kacer.
For ages 9-12. Publishing on March 10, 2026 — pre-order now.
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For ages 9-12. Publishing on March 10, 2026 — pre-order now.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This #JewishBookMonth and Holocaust Education Month, we are proud to introduce LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: THE STUMBLING STONES OF EUROPE, an upcoming Holocaust Remembrance Book for Young Readers, by award-winning author Kathy Kacer.
For ages 9-12. Publishing on March 10, 2026 — pre-order now.
#booksky
For ages 9-12. Publishing on March 10, 2026 — pre-order now.
#booksky
REVIEW: Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social has reviewed SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn 🎉
Read the full piece here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781772604542
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Read the full piece here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781772604542
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Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story by Joanne Robertson
Anishinaabe kwe and a member of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Robertson (Nibi Is Water) and former chief of the Missanabie Cree Firs...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
REVIEW: Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social has reviewed SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn 🎉
Read the full piece here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781772604542
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Read the full piece here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781772604542
#bookreview #booksky #review
New date ‼️
This special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole will now be taking place on December 2, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Tickets available here: jlive.app/events/13006
This special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole will now be taking place on December 2, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Tickets available here: jlive.app/events/13006
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
New date ‼️
This special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole will now be taking place on December 2, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Tickets available here: jlive.app/events/13006
This special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole will now be taking place on December 2, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM.
Tickets available here: jlive.app/events/13006
Today, we honour and memorialize the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
On this day and beyond, read and listen to trans stories, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and support those who mourn the lives lost due to transphobic acts of violence. 🏳️⚧️
On this day and beyond, read and listen to trans stories, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and support those who mourn the lives lost due to transphobic acts of violence. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today, we honour and memorialize the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence and discrimination.
On this day and beyond, read and listen to trans stories, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and support those who mourn the lives lost due to transphobic acts of violence. 🏳️⚧️
On this day and beyond, read and listen to trans stories, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and support those who mourn the lives lost due to transphobic acts of violence. 🏳️⚧️
Introducing SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY, written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn.
Discover the true story of Shingwuak Residential School survivor Shirley (Fletcher) Horn on February 10, 2026.
#ResidentialSchool #Indigenous #NewBooks #booksky
Discover the true story of Shingwuak Residential School survivor Shirley (Fletcher) Horn on February 10, 2026.
#ResidentialSchool #Indigenous #NewBooks #booksky
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Introducing SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY, written and illustrated by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn.
Discover the true story of Shingwuak Residential School survivor Shirley (Fletcher) Horn on February 10, 2026.
#ResidentialSchool #Indigenous #NewBooks #booksky
Discover the true story of Shingwuak Residential School survivor Shirley (Fletcher) Horn on February 10, 2026.
#ResidentialSchool #Indigenous #NewBooks #booksky
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Huge thank you to #WashingtonCounty, PA for using my book #LilyandthePaperMan during your Hunger and Homelessness week to raise awareness about the increase in food and housing insecurity. @secondstory.bsky.social Video on Instagram (where I'm not) and Facebook for more info. #kidlit #cankidlit
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Huge thank you to #WashingtonCounty, PA for using my book #LilyandthePaperMan during your Hunger and Homelessness week to raise awareness about the increase in food and housing insecurity. @secondstory.bsky.social Video on Instagram (where I'm not) and Facebook for more info. #kidlit #cankidlit
How are you showing kindness today? 💕Celebrate #WorldKindnessDay with these books 📚
Check out these stories that show the impact that a single act of kindness can have!
#CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #KindnessDay #booksky
Check out these stories that show the impact that a single act of kindness can have!
#CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #KindnessDay #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How are you showing kindness today? 💕Celebrate #WorldKindnessDay with these books 📚
Check out these stories that show the impact that a single act of kindness can have!
#CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #KindnessDay #booksky
Check out these stories that show the impact that a single act of kindness can have!
#CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #KindnessDay #booksky
CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II is featured in a piece by @49thshelf.bsky.social on teaching Remembrance Day: kids.49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
CAN POSTERS KILL? examines historical posters from WWII to explore the use of propaganda as a tool for spreading hate.
#booksky
CAN POSTERS KILL? examines historical posters from WWII to explore the use of propaganda as a tool for spreading hate.
#booksky
Remembrance Day in the Classroom · Blog Post · 49th Kids
How can books from Canadian creators help educators continue learning about remembrance in the classroom?
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November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II is featured in a piece by @49thshelf.bsky.social on teaching Remembrance Day: kids.49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
CAN POSTERS KILL? examines historical posters from WWII to explore the use of propaganda as a tool for spreading hate.
#booksky
CAN POSTERS KILL? examines historical posters from WWII to explore the use of propaganda as a tool for spreading hate.
#booksky
Second Story Press is featured in a Publisher Spotlight by 49th Shelf! 🌟 @49thshelf.bsky.social
Read the full interview with Second Story Press co-publishers Phuong Truong and Emma Rodgers here: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
#Publisher #booksky #CanLit #Interview
Read the full interview with Second Story Press co-publishers Phuong Truong and Emma Rodgers here: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
#Publisher #booksky #CanLit #Interview
Publisher Spotlight: Second Story Press · Blog Post · 49th Shelf
Welcome to our new Publisher Spotlight series, where we highlight Canadian independent presses doing standout work in the literary and academic world. ...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Second Story Press is featured in a Publisher Spotlight by 49th Shelf! 🌟 @49thshelf.bsky.social
Read the full interview with Second Story Press co-publishers Phuong Truong and Emma Rodgers here: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
#Publisher #booksky #CanLit #Interview
Read the full interview with Second Story Press co-publishers Phuong Truong and Emma Rodgers here: 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/11...
#Publisher #booksky #CanLit #Interview
Introducing: SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE by Dian Day and Amanda White 🐈 A heartwarming story about best friends and a nuanced look at food insecurity.
Publishing on March 3, 2026! Available for pre-order now 📖
#GraphicNovel #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #FoodInsecurity
Publishing on March 3, 2026! Available for pre-order now 📖
#GraphicNovel #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #FoodInsecurity
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Introducing: SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE by Dian Day and Amanda White 🐈 A heartwarming story about best friends and a nuanced look at food insecurity.
Publishing on March 3, 2026! Available for pre-order now 📖
#GraphicNovel #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #FoodInsecurity
Publishing on March 3, 2026! Available for pre-order now 📖
#GraphicNovel #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #Publisher #FoodInsecurity
Read Canadian today! 🇨🇦
At Second Story Press, we are proud to publish diverse Canadian voices. Check out some of our latest books for young readers by local Canadian authors and illustrators!
#IReadCanadianDay #DesLivresCanadiensPourMoi #CanLit #KidLit #ReadCanadian #booksky
At Second Story Press, we are proud to publish diverse Canadian voices. Check out some of our latest books for young readers by local Canadian authors and illustrators!
#IReadCanadianDay #DesLivresCanadiensPourMoi #CanLit #KidLit #ReadCanadian #booksky
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Read Canadian today! 🇨🇦
At Second Story Press, we are proud to publish diverse Canadian voices. Check out some of our latest books for young readers by local Canadian authors and illustrators!
#IReadCanadianDay #DesLivresCanadiensPourMoi #CanLit #KidLit #ReadCanadian #booksky
At Second Story Press, we are proud to publish diverse Canadian voices. Check out some of our latest books for young readers by local Canadian authors and illustrators!
#IReadCanadianDay #DesLivresCanadiensPourMoi #CanLit #KidLit #ReadCanadian #booksky
HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST edited by Rachelle L. Goldstein and the Hidden Child Foundation is now available.
#WWII #AdultNonfiction #HolocaustSurvivors #HolocaustEducation #PubDay #booksky
#WWII #AdultNonfiction #HolocaustSurvivors #HolocaustEducation #PubDay #booksky
November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST edited by Rachelle L. Goldstein and the Hidden Child Foundation is now available.
#WWII #AdultNonfiction #HolocaustSurvivors #HolocaustEducation #PubDay #booksky
#WWII #AdultNonfiction #HolocaustSurvivors #HolocaustEducation #PubDay #booksky
Grab your tickets for a special exhibition in Montreal, QC, featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole 🎟️
More information and tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
#Montreal #Events #BookEvent #booksky
More information and tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
#Montreal #Events #BookEvent #booksky
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Grab your tickets for a special exhibition in Montreal, QC, featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole 🎟️
More information and tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
#Montreal #Events #BookEvent #booksky
More information and tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
#Montreal #Events #BookEvent #booksky
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Cover reveal! I'm so excited to share the cover (and a couple of spooky pages) from ELLIS ON GUARD. Librarians and teachers, message me if you want a review copy!
Coming in February, and available for preorder now: 49thshelf.com/Books/E/Elli...
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #librarians
Coming in February, and available for preorder now: 49thshelf.com/Books/E/Elli...
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #librarians
October 31, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Cover reveal! I'm so excited to share the cover (and a couple of spooky pages) from ELLIS ON GUARD. Librarians and teachers, message me if you want a review copy!
Coming in February, and available for preorder now: 49thshelf.com/Books/E/Elli...
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #librarians
Coming in February, and available for preorder now: 49thshelf.com/Books/E/Elli...
#kidlit #booksky #teachersky #librarians
Introducing… ELLIS ON GUARD, written by Sal Sawler (@salsawler.bsky.social) and illustrated by Nandita Ratan! 🐶✨
Publishing in both English and French on February 3, 2026 — available for pre-order now!
#CoverReveal #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #NewBooks
Publishing in both English and French on February 3, 2026 — available for pre-order now!
#CoverReveal #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #NewBooks
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Introducing… ELLIS ON GUARD, written by Sal Sawler (@salsawler.bsky.social) and illustrated by Nandita Ratan! 🐶✨
Publishing in both English and French on February 3, 2026 — available for pre-order now!
#CoverReveal #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #NewBooks
Publishing in both English and French on February 3, 2026 — available for pre-order now!
#CoverReveal #booksky #CanLit #KidLit #NewBooks
The Canadian Jewish News interviewed author Karen Levine about THE LIGHT KEEPER (co-authored with Sheila Baslaw, illustrated by Alice Priestley), which received the Canadian Jewish Literary Award in the Youth category.
Read more here: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...
#booksky #CanLit #KidLit
Read more here: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...
#booksky #CanLit #KidLit
A childhood story from the shtetl and a novel about Israeli-Yemeni life are among the winners of the Canadian Jewish Literary Awards
The winning authors will be celebrated at an award ceremony on Oct. 26.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The Canadian Jewish News interviewed author Karen Levine about THE LIGHT KEEPER (co-authored with Sheila Baslaw, illustrated by Alice Priestley), which received the Canadian Jewish Literary Award in the Youth category.
Read more here: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...
#booksky #CanLit #KidLit
Read more here: thecjn.ca/arts-culture...
#booksky #CanLit #KidLit
Meet Kamala Harris!
Find out more about how Kamala Harris got her start in politics in Kate Graham’s latest book, RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS!
Available now! For readers ages 9-12.
#ReadWomen #FeministLit #CanLit #KidLit #Kamala Harris #booksky
Find out more about how Kamala Harris got her start in politics in Kate Graham’s latest book, RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS!
Available now! For readers ages 9-12.
#ReadWomen #FeministLit #CanLit #KidLit #Kamala Harris #booksky
October 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Meet Kamala Harris!
Find out more about how Kamala Harris got her start in politics in Kate Graham’s latest book, RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS!
Available now! For readers ages 9-12.
#ReadWomen #FeministLit #CanLit #KidLit #Kamala Harris #booksky
Find out more about how Kamala Harris got her start in politics in Kate Graham’s latest book, RUN THE WORLD LIKE A GIRL: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN LEADERS!
Available now! For readers ages 9-12.
#ReadWomen #FeministLit #CanLit #KidLit #Kamala Harris #booksky
Moderated by special guest Dr. Ula Madej-Krupitski, Assistant Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University.
Copies of CAN POSTERS KILL? will also be available for purchase courtesy of Librairie Bertrand.
Tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
Copies of CAN POSTERS KILL? will also be available for purchase courtesy of Librairie Bertrand.
Tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Moderated by special guest Dr. Ula Madej-Krupitski, Assistant Professor in the Department of Jewish Studies at McGill University.
Copies of CAN POSTERS KILL? will also be available for purchase courtesy of Librairie Bertrand.
Tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
Copies of CAN POSTERS KILL? will also be available for purchase courtesy of Librairie Bertrand.
Tickets available here: www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/en/events/13...
In Montreal, on Thursday, November 13, from 6:30-8:30 PM, the Jewish Public Library Archives is hosting a special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole as part of Jewish Book Month.
#Montreal #BookEvent
#Montreal #BookEvent
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In Montreal, on Thursday, November 13, from 6:30-8:30 PM, the Jewish Public Library Archives is hosting a special exhibition and author talk featuring CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole as part of Jewish Book Month.
#Montreal #BookEvent
#Montreal #BookEvent
Celebrate Canadian Library Month by visiting your local library! 📚
This month is a great time to visit your nearest library branch, and find some Second Story Press titles along the way!
#CanadianLibraryMonth #OntarioLibraryWeek #Librarian #Publisher #LibrariesForLife #BibliosPourLaVie #booksky
This month is a great time to visit your nearest library branch, and find some Second Story Press titles along the way!
#CanadianLibraryMonth #OntarioLibraryWeek #Librarian #Publisher #LibrariesForLife #BibliosPourLaVie #booksky
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Celebrate Canadian Library Month by visiting your local library! 📚
This month is a great time to visit your nearest library branch, and find some Second Story Press titles along the way!
#CanadianLibraryMonth #OntarioLibraryWeek #Librarian #Publisher #LibrariesForLife #BibliosPourLaVie #booksky
This month is a great time to visit your nearest library branch, and find some Second Story Press titles along the way!
#CanadianLibraryMonth #OntarioLibraryWeek #Librarian #Publisher #LibrariesForLife #BibliosPourLaVie #booksky
CAN POSTERS KILL? ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA AND WORLD WAR II written by Jerry Faivish with Kathryn Cole is out today.
CAN POSTERS KILL? takes readers on a visual journey from medieval anti-Jewish artwork to the venomous Nazi propaganda of the Second World War.
Available now.
#CanLit #YA #booksky
CAN POSTERS KILL? takes readers on a visual journey from medieval anti-Jewish artwork to the venomous Nazi propaganda of the Second World War.
Available now.
#CanLit #YA #booksky
October 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Read an excerpt from TAKE A BREATH OLIVE TRAN (@secondstory.bsky.social), the second book in the acclaimed series by Phuong Truong (with illustrations by Christine Wei).
#AmReading #MiddleGrade #Fiction #CanLit
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#AmReading #MiddleGrade #Fiction #CanLit
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Read an Excerpt from TAKE A BREATH OLIVE TRAN by Phuong Truong (Illustrated by Christine Wei)
We're very excited to feature an excerpt from the second entry in an acclaimed middle-grade series with Take a Breath Olive Tran by Phuong Truong! The ...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Read an excerpt from TAKE A BREATH OLIVE TRAN (@secondstory.bsky.social), the second book in the acclaimed series by Phuong Truong (with illustrations by Christine Wei).
#AmReading #MiddleGrade #Fiction #CanLit
open-book.ca/News/Read-an...
#AmReading #MiddleGrade #Fiction #CanLit
open-book.ca/News/Read-an...
HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST was reviewed in Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social: www.libraryjournal.com/review/hidde...
"An essential educational tool and a profoundly moving tribute." —Library Journal
Available on November 4, 2025.
#Publisher #booksky
"An essential educational tool and a profoundly moving tribute." —Library Journal
Available on November 4, 2025.
#Publisher #booksky
Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust
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October 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST was reviewed in Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social: www.libraryjournal.com/review/hidde...
"An essential educational tool and a profoundly moving tribute." —Library Journal
Available on November 4, 2025.
#Publisher #booksky
"An essential educational tool and a profoundly moving tribute." —Library Journal
Available on November 4, 2025.
#Publisher #booksky