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October 5: World Teachers Day

October 1, 2021

Where would we be without teachers? These incredible gifters of knowledge have, at various times, been our nurturers, cheerleaders, nurses, entertainers, counsellors, confidants and of course our guides through the mysteries of the world. There aren’t nearly enough ways to say Go to full post …read more

Banned Books Week: September 26-October 2

September 28, 2021

Content warning: This post contains upsetting information about residential schools.

This week, September 26-October 2, is Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week has been recognized since 1982 and is an annual event celebrating the necessity of reading and the importance of free and Go to full post …read more

Found Gems for Fall

September 21, 2021

Where did the time go? Summer has come and gone, and autumn is welcoming us with a fantastic season of reads and fun festivals to enjoy! For readers who just can’t wait for these fall releases and festivities, we’ve put together Go to full post …read more

#ReadaBookDay

September 6, 2021

We might be a little biased, but we love ALL book-related holidays! Today, we’re celebrating #ReadaBookDay—a chance to curl up with an old classic or a new favourite. Looking for some suggestions on what to read this Book Day? Here are Go to full post …read more

#WeLoveMemoirsDay

August 24, 2021

There are many reasons to pick up a good memoir and experience the narrative of someone else’s life. The lure of adventures in far away lands, the need to connect with others who share a powerful emotion, a desire to walk Go to full post …read more

Go Back-to-School with BC Books

August 12, 2021

As the end of the summer creeps closer and closer, so does back-to-school season. Whether you’re getting ready to head back to your studies, or helping someone else prepare, we’ve put together this list of BC-published books all about learning and Go to full post …read more

Book Lovers Day

August 9, 2021

We’re going to go ahead and guess that if you’re reading this you’re a book lover, just like us. And wouldn’t you know it, there’s a day just for us! National Book Lovers Day shines a light on all the enthusiastic Go to full post …read more

Books for British Columbia Day

August 3, 2021

This weekend, we celebrated British Columbia Day. We don’t know about you, but we can’t think of a better way to spend the days following this holiday than by reading up on BC’s history and celebrating all the diversity, culture, and Go to full post …read more

(MORE) EXCITING RELEASES

July 23, 2021

We’re so proud of all the incredible books being released by BC publishers this season! The talent and stories coming from BC’s authors, historians, and illustrators is so inspiring, we needed one more list to share them all. You can check Go to full post …read more