Second Story Press
@secondstory.bsky.social
Publishing diverse, inclusive, feminist books that entertain, educate, and empower. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @_secondstory
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January 24 marks the International Day of Education!
This year’s theme, The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education, recognizes the influence that youth have on their own learning.
Get inspired with these #books that show how youth can create their own educational pathways! 🎒
#booksky #kidlit
This year’s theme, The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education, recognizes the influence that youth have on their own learning.
Get inspired with these #books that show how youth can create their own educational pathways! 🎒
#booksky #kidlit
January 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Meet Dian Day, one half of the duo behind the upcoming graphic novel SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE 🍎
In this Q&A, Dian tells us her favourite part of the story, why she wanted to write a graphic novel, and one way we can all combat food insecurity!
Pre-order your copy today! #booksky
In this Q&A, Dian tells us her favourite part of the story, why she wanted to write a graphic novel, and one way we can all combat food insecurity!
Pre-order your copy today! #booksky
January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Meet Dian Day, one half of the duo behind the upcoming graphic novel SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE 🍎
In this Q&A, Dian tells us her favourite part of the story, why she wanted to write a graphic novel, and one way we can all combat food insecurity!
Pre-order your copy today! #booksky
In this Q&A, Dian tells us her favourite part of the story, why she wanted to write a graphic novel, and one way we can all combat food insecurity!
Pre-order your copy today! #booksky
Learn more about SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY written by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn 📖
Available February 10, 2026. Simultaneously publishing in #French as SHIRLEY: UNE HISTOIRE DE PENSIONNAT INDIEN.
#kidlit #nonfiction #author #indigenous #booksky
Available February 10, 2026. Simultaneously publishing in #French as SHIRLEY: UNE HISTOIRE DE PENSIONNAT INDIEN.
#kidlit #nonfiction #author #indigenous #booksky
January 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Learn more about SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY written by Joanne Robertson with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn 📖
Available February 10, 2026. Simultaneously publishing in #French as SHIRLEY: UNE HISTOIRE DE PENSIONNAT INDIEN.
#kidlit #nonfiction #author #indigenous #booksky
Available February 10, 2026. Simultaneously publishing in #French as SHIRLEY: UNE HISTOIRE DE PENSIONNAT INDIEN.
#kidlit #nonfiction #author #indigenous #booksky
ELLIS ON GUARD by Sal Sawler (@salsawler.bsky.social) is featured in @quillandquire.bsky.social's 2026 Spring Preview for #PictureBooks!
See the full preview here: quillandquire.com/omni/2026-sp...
Publishing February 3, 2026 🐶 For ages 6-8
#booksky #kidlit #canlit
See the full preview here: quillandquire.com/omni/2026-sp...
Publishing February 3, 2026 🐶 For ages 6-8
#booksky #kidlit #canlit
2026 Spring Preview: Books for Young People – Picture Books - Quill and Quire
Over the course of three instalments, Q&Q presents the young readers titles we’re most excited about this spring. This week’s instalment features picture books. Middle grade and graphic novels will be...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
ELLIS ON GUARD by Sal Sawler (@salsawler.bsky.social) is featured in @quillandquire.bsky.social's 2026 Spring Preview for #PictureBooks!
See the full preview here: quillandquire.com/omni/2026-sp...
Publishing February 3, 2026 🐶 For ages 6-8
#booksky #kidlit #canlit
See the full preview here: quillandquire.com/omni/2026-sp...
Publishing February 3, 2026 🐶 For ages 6-8
#booksky #kidlit #canlit
Get to know ELLIS ON GUARD author Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social as we kick off our Winter/Spring 2026 author previews! 🐕
Illustrated by Nandita Ratan, ELLIS ON GUARD will be available on February 3, 2026. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #authors #canlit #kidlit
Illustrated by Nandita Ratan, ELLIS ON GUARD will be available on February 3, 2026. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #authors #canlit #kidlit
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Get to know ELLIS ON GUARD author Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social as we kick off our Winter/Spring 2026 author previews! 🐕
Illustrated by Nandita Ratan, ELLIS ON GUARD will be available on February 3, 2026. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #authors #canlit #kidlit
Illustrated by Nandita Ratan, ELLIS ON GUARD will be available on February 3, 2026. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #authors #canlit #kidlit
EVERY LITTLE BIT OLIVE TRAN is a finalist for the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in the Chapter Book category! Congratulations to author Phuong Truong and spot illustrator Christine Wei 🎊
Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners later this January!
#booksky #canlit #kidlit
Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners later this January!
#booksky #canlit #kidlit
January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM
🎉 Happy New Year!!! 🎉
Lots of great books coming your way in 2026...
Lots of great books coming your way in 2026...
January 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
🎉 Happy New Year!!! 🎉
Lots of great books coming your way in 2026...
Lots of great books coming your way in 2026...
Happy holidays from all of us at Second Story Press! Wishing you cozy days filled with great books.
Featured here is art by Christine Wei for EVERY LITTLE BIT OLIVE TRAN written by Phuong Truong
Featured here is art by Christine Wei for EVERY LITTLE BIT OLIVE TRAN written by Phuong Truong
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy holidays from all of us at Second Story Press! Wishing you cozy days filled with great books.
Featured here is art by Christine Wei for EVERY LITTLE BIT OLIVE TRAN written by Phuong Truong
Featured here is art by Christine Wei for EVERY LITTLE BIT OLIVE TRAN written by Phuong Truong
Happy winter solstice to all our readers! On the shortest day of the year we hope you can curl up with a good book and look towards brighter beginnings 🌟
Featured here is art by Marley Berot for I, TOO, AM HERE written by Morgan Christie
Featured here is art by Marley Berot for I, TOO, AM HERE written by Morgan Christie
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy winter solstice to all our readers! On the shortest day of the year we hope you can curl up with a good book and look towards brighter beginnings 🌟
Featured here is art by Marley Berot for I, TOO, AM HERE written by Morgan Christie
Featured here is art by Marley Berot for I, TOO, AM HERE written by Morgan Christie
December is AIDS Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the impact of HIV/AIDS, educate communities and fight stigma, and remember lives lost due to the illness. Today, we’re centering two queer stories that honour the communities touched by AIDS.
#booksky #aidsawareness #queerlit #canlit
#booksky #aidsawareness #queerlit #canlit
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
December is AIDS Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the impact of HIV/AIDS, educate communities and fight stigma, and remember lives lost due to the illness. Today, we’re centering two queer stories that honour the communities touched by AIDS.
#booksky #aidsawareness #queerlit #canlit
#booksky #aidsawareness #queerlit #canlit
Exciting news… SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 🏅
Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social and congratulations to Dian Day and Amanda White!
Publishing on March 3, 2026, pre-order your copy now!
#booksky
Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social and congratulations to Dian Day and Amanda White!
Publishing on March 3, 2026, pre-order your copy now!
#booksky
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Exciting news… SHY CAT AND THE STUFF-THE-BUS CHALLENGE is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 🏅
Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social and congratulations to Dian Day and Amanda White!
Publishing on March 3, 2026, pre-order your copy now!
#booksky
Thank you @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social and congratulations to Dian Day and Amanda White!
Publishing on March 3, 2026, pre-order your copy now!
#booksky
Reposted by Second Story Press
What’s that you ask? Why it’s a big pile of bookplates signed by Nandita Ratan and me. Keep an eye on @secondstory.bsky.social’s account for special preorder perks! #booksky #halifax #librariansofbluesky
December 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
What’s that you ask? Why it’s a big pile of bookplates signed by Nandita Ratan and me. Keep an eye on @secondstory.bsky.social’s account for special preorder perks! #booksky #halifax #librariansofbluesky
LISTEN: Author Renée D. Bondy discusses her novel, [non]disclosure, on Nathan Whitlock's (@nathanwhitlock.bsky.social) What Happened Next, a #podcast presented by @thewalrus.ca!
Check out the full episode: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
#booksky #adultfiction #books #canlit
Check out the full episode: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
#booksky #adultfiction #books #canlit
What Happened Next | The Walrus
Interviews with writers about what happens months after a new book comes out, when the launch parties are over, the reviews are all done, and it’s time to start writing again. Honest, funny conversati...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
LISTEN: Author Renée D. Bondy discusses her novel, [non]disclosure, on Nathan Whitlock's (@nathanwhitlock.bsky.social) What Happened Next, a #podcast presented by @thewalrus.ca!
Check out the full episode: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
#booksky #adultfiction #books #canlit
Check out the full episode: thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
#booksky #adultfiction #books #canlit
As #Hanukkah begins, celebrate Jewish stories with THE LIGHT KEEPER — winner of the 2025 Canadian Jewish Literary Award 🕎 Written by Sheila Baslaw and Karen Levine, illustrated by Alice Priestley
💡 A warm picture book story of bravery, empowerment, and community. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #kidlit
💡 A warm picture book story of bravery, empowerment, and community. For ages 6-8.
#booksky #kidlit
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Second Story Press
Read an excerpt from CAN POSTERS KILL? (@secondstory.bsky.social), a crucial work of nonfiction by Jerry Faivish (with Kathryn Cole).
#AmReading #History #Culture #Nonfiction
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#AmReading #History #Culture #Nonfiction
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Read an Excerpt from CAN POSTERS KILL? by Jerry Faivish (with Kathryn Cole)
Propaganda shapes people’s beliefs in ways that are often hard to see until long after the damage is done. The featured book today, Can Posters Kill? (Second ...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Read an excerpt from CAN POSTERS KILL? (@secondstory.bsky.social), a crucial work of nonfiction by Jerry Faivish (with Kathryn Cole).
#AmReading #History #Culture #Nonfiction
open-book.ca/News/Read-an...
#AmReading #History #Culture #Nonfiction
open-book.ca/News/Read-an...
SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY is a Junior Library Guild @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social Gold Standard Selection 🌟
Congratulations to authors Joanne Robertson and Shirley (Fletcher) Horn!
Available for pre-order now ✨
#booksky #kidlit
Congratulations to authors Joanne Robertson and Shirley (Fletcher) Horn!
Available for pre-order now ✨
#booksky #kidlit
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
SHIRLEY: AN INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL STORY is a Junior Library Guild @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social Gold Standard Selection 🌟
Congratulations to authors Joanne Robertson and Shirley (Fletcher) Horn!
Available for pre-order now ✨
#booksky #kidlit
Congratulations to authors Joanne Robertson and Shirley (Fletcher) Horn!
Available for pre-order now ✨
#booksky #kidlit
Human Rights Day 2025: This year’s theme is “Human Rights as Everyday Essentials.” Today let’s think about how human rights shape our daily lives 🌎
Today, we want to highlight I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AT SCHOOL, written by the children of Maré and edited by Ananda Luz and Isabel Malzoni. #booksky #UN
Today, we want to highlight I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AT SCHOOL, written by the children of Maré and edited by Ananda Luz and Isabel Malzoni. #booksky #UN
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"A moving, well-executed, and important compilation of their stories that will only become more valuable to scholars and lay people as time progresses." —Jewish Book Council
Full #bookreview for HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/hidden-...
Full #bookreview for HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/hidden-...
Hidden Lives: Stories from Child Survivors of the Holocaust
One and a half million children died during the Holocaust.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"A moving, well-executed, and important compilation of their stories that will only become more valuable to scholars and lay people as time progresses." —Jewish Book Council
Full #bookreview for HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/hidden-...
Full #bookreview for HIDDEN LIVES: STORIES FROM CHILD SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST: www.jewishbookcouncil.org/book/hidden-...
On December 6, 1989, at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in Montréal, Quebec, 14 women were killed in an act of misogyny and gender-based violence.
To commemorate this day, Second Story Press is offering a free digital download of BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN: THE MONTREAL MASSACRE by Josée Boileau.
To commemorate this day, Second Story Press is offering a free digital download of BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN: THE MONTREAL MASSACRE by Josée Boileau.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On December 6, 1989, at the École Polytechnique de Montréal in Montréal, Quebec, 14 women were killed in an act of misogyny and gender-based violence.
To commemorate this day, Second Story Press is offering a free digital download of BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN: THE MONTREAL MASSACRE by Josée Boileau.
To commemorate this day, Second Story Press is offering a free digital download of BECAUSE THEY WERE WOMEN: THE MONTREAL MASSACRE by Josée Boileau.
‘Tis the season for Second Story Press’s holiday gift guide!
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the discount code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
#booksky #giftguide
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the discount code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
#booksky #giftguide
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
‘Tis the season for Second Story Press’s holiday gift guide!
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the discount code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
#booksky #giftguide
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the discount code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
#booksky #giftguide
Find the perfect gift for young readers with our 2025 children’s holiday gift guide! 🎁
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Find the perfect gift for young readers with our 2025 children’s holiday gift guide! 🎁
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!
From now until December 31, 2025, visit our website and use code HOLIDAY2025 to take 20% off all books featured in this guide. Please note that the code applies ONLY to books included in this gift guide!