Thorough and balanced, including many voices, and Freeman takes the time to clarify what it means to consult each source. Reading this book is like listening to a speaker who allows time for each word to sink in. Where Histories Meet at the Temez Review: buff.ly/1wRL3qk

Fragile distance amid a world of woundedness: a dialogue with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike and Nkateko Masinga: buff.ly/yJnFuWD

Thorough and balanced, including many voices, and Freeman takes the time to clarify what it means to consult each source. Reading this book is like listening to a speaker who allows time for each word to sink in. Where Histories Meet at the Temez Reivew: buff.ly/gpfTih0

Meet the 2026 CBC Poetry Prize Readers . . . including Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike! buff.ly/qnoKRLZ

In this NBN podcast, Hollay Ghadrey speaks with JoAnn McCaig about her new novel, Beneficiary. Check it out: buff.ly/0G9jwPC

Tonight! Join JoAnn McCaig to launch Beneficiary at Shelf Life Books in a fantastic eventing of literary conversation. We are so pleased to launch this amazing novel. Details at: buff.ly/ZcZKMsg

Susan Johnson and Calgary novelist JoAnn McCaig talk girlhood, communal living, motherhood , addiction, and more in a Lit Room discussion of her just-published novel, Beneficiary.

Join JoAnn McCaig to launch Beneficiary at Shelf Life Books in a fantastic eventing of literary conversation with Barb Scott. May 26! Details at: buff.ly/ZcZKMsg

Save the date! We invite you to launch Kyle Flemmer's third collection of poetry The Wiki of Babel with special guests Patrick Horner and Ryanne Kap. Thursday, June 25 at Shelf Life Books. Can't wait to see you there!

On May 26 - next Tuesday! - Join JoAnn McCaig to launch Beneficiary at Shelf Life Books in a fantastic eventing of literary conversation. Details at: buff.ly/ZcZKMsg

Check out what Alberta was buying and reading this April, including titles from @ualbertapress.bsky.social, @newestpress.bsky.social, @ucalgarypress.bsky.social, and more! See the full list here: buff.ly/Mz12cak #ReadAlberta #CanLit

We Survived Until We Could Live author Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike joins Nkateko Masinga in a wide-ranging, fascinating discussion in Africa in Dialogue: buff.ly/yJnFuWD

Just Published! Seren was born to a country-club cage and a leash of pearls until, one day, she just walked away. But legacy can follow you anywhere. Beneficiary is a novel about what it means to face the world as a woman, on your own terms. Available now wherever books are sold!

Tonight! A double book launch at Shelf Life Calgary! Join Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike and Anna Veprinska to ceelbrate their new books, We Survived Until We Could Live and Wound Archive. 7:00PM!

Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike and Anna Veprinska launch two fantastic new collections at @shelflifebooks.bsky.social TOMORROW, May 14!

two new chapbooks, the uAlberta writer-in-residence (online) showcase, an interview + an above/ground press (zoom) conversation, / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @ryanfitzpublic.bsky.social l , we've an exciting week ahead, fellow kids; robmclennan.substack.com/p/two-new-ch...

This Thursday! We Survived Until We Could Live and Wound Archive launch at Shelf Life Books in Calgary, Alberta. Not to be missed!

Poems that chronicle life in the aftermath of war. Poems that archive the wound left by the start of chronic illness. Poems that call for empathy in a world that would rather turn away, and find celebration and joy. Poetry launching next Thursday, May 15!

@audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social Edmonton’s Bestselling Books for the week ending April 26, 2026! @magpiebooks.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social

Today we have "The Valley of the Wîkchemnâ Peaks" by Willam (Bill) Snow This is the latest featured excerpt from Mountain Voices: The Mountain Legacy Project and a Century of Change in Western Canada, part of our book series with @ucalgarypress.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2026/05/01/t... #envhist

New Publication The Next War: Indications Intelligence in the Early Cold War Timothy Andrews Sayle csn-rec.ca/news/84839-n... @ucalgarypress.bsky.social

UCalgay history professor George Colpitts joins Daybreak Alberta host Paul Karchut to talk about the early efforts of Alberta anglers to save their mountain coldwater streams, and the urgent lessons we must learn from their efforts today. Listen here: buff.ly/1vG9a9Z

Join Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike and Anna Veprinska to launch the anticipated new collections We Survived Until We Could Live and Wound Archive at Shelf Life Calgary on May 14! Details: buff.ly/4ox5Kqy

Save the date! On May 26, Join JoAnn McCaig to launch Beneficiary at @shelflifebooks.bsky.social Details:

What inspired the searing and compelling We Survived Until We Could Live? Six Questions with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike on MoonLit Getaway! buff.ly/1qJAGkg

JoAnn McCaig, author of the forthcoming Beneficiary and owner of Shelf Life Books talks the importance of Canadian Independent Bookstore Day and her new novel at CBC Radio Daybreak Alberta: buff.ly/m13ojno

What is Broken Binds Us reviewed at @albertaviews.bsky.social

Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is tomorrow! Our indies are the beating heart of Canadian literary culture. Theey are champions of Canadian creators, and places where we can all connect. We love our bookstores! PS If you buy a book you could win a prize: buff.ly/mukEUen

New in Open Access! Troubled Tributaries reveals how Alberta's anglers in the 1900s-1930s came together to fight for conservation and the future of the great western trout kingdoms. Read for free: buff.ly/rQiZfIT

"Potent . . . stunning." What is Broken Binds Us reviewed at @albertaviews.bsky.social buff.ly/8WydVdn

rob mclennan in Victoria, BC: April 24 + 25, , two readings (including w Anna Yin + Phoebe Wang) and a podcast-on-stage, interviewing Kyeren Regehr, / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @caitlinpress.bsky.social ; robmclennan.substack.com/p/rob-mclenn...

On May 14 at Shelf Life Calgary we celebrate the launch of We Survived Until We Could Live and Wound Archive! buff.ly/ZxoVL9U

Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike converses with the past in poetry in the aftermath of war. We Survived Until We Could Live reviewed at The Miramichi Reader: buff.ly/6uksj6e

The hotly anticipated We Survived Until We Could Live will launch with Anna Veprinska's new collection Wound Archive on May 14 at Calgary's own Shelf Life Books! Learm more: buff.ly/4ox5Kqy

rob mclennan asks Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike 10 or 20 questions . . . . buff.ly/b4wqDrQ

rob reading and podcasting in Victoria, April 24 + 25. / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @caitlinpress.bsky.social @canadianpoets.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/04/rob-...

National Poetry Month: Andy Weaver, / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social ; chaudierebooks.blogspot.com/2026/04/nati...

Mary Sanseverino on the value of Mountain Voices as a tool for environmental advocacy. Find the full virtual roundtable, Mountain Voices: Memory, Story, and Permanence, here: niche-canada.org/2026/04/02/r... @ucalgarypress.bsky.social #envhist #mountains #books #environment

We Survived Until We Could Live is a powerful argument for empathy in a world where it is far too tempting to turn away . . . . reviewed at the Miramichi Reader: buff.ly/6uksj6e

We Survived Until We Could Live is one of CBC Books poetry titles to check out in Spring 2026. buff.ly/sG4mpqS Releasing April 15 - last chance to pre-order!

Paul Chastko's The Boom is the Petroleum History Book of the Year! Read this rollicking exploration of early Alberta oil culture and the lasting impact it has had on the province and the world: buff.ly/GRLfKvJ

Well. Purdy Prize Longlist. Amabile, bissett, Bowering, Dandurand, Daniel (?!), Lau, Solie, Sze, Vulpe, Wayman. It's an amazing honour to be here. Huge thanks to judges Sid Marty, A.F. Moritz & Susan Musgrave 🙏 Congratulations to all the nominees & gratitude to all. @ucalgarypress.bsky.social

12 or 20 (second series) questions with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike / @ualbertapress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social ; robmclennan.blogspot.com/2026/03/12-o...

10 or 20 Questions with Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike buff.ly/b4wqDrQ We Survived Until We Could Live will be released April 15!

Next Friday! A fascinating online round-table with the editors of Mountain Voices. Discover the history, art, and science of the mountain landscape. Learn more: https://ow.ly/n0Zb50YpVfy

In celebration of #WorldDayforGlaciers, join the editors of Mountain Voices for a virtual roundtable on the art, science, and history of mountain landscapes. Learn more: : https://ow.ly/8ICa50YpUPN#WorldDayforGlaciers

"Lake Minnewanka" by Reneltta Arluk is our latest featured excerpt from Mountain Voices: The Mountain Legacy Project and a Century of Change in Western Canada, part of our Canadian History and Environment series with @ucalgarypress.bsky.social niche-canada.org/2026/03/01/l... #mountains #books

@ucalgarypress.bsky.social will be showcasing their titles at this year’s Conference for Canadian Studies in German-Speaking Countries! Explore standout titles from the University of Calgary Press here: 📚 buff.ly/xtRLZOy #CanadianStudies @nwfcanstudies.bsky.social

Tonight! Join the WGA and special guests Uche Umezurike & Tracy Dawson for a fascinating panel discussion moderated by Rosemary Griebel - followed by an audience open mic. Kensington Legion, Calgary AB.

Join Uchechukwu Umezurike, author of the forthcoming We Survived Until We Could Live, with Rosemary Griebel and Tracy Dawson for a lively discussion during Freedom to Read Week 2026! Followed by an audience open mic where you will be invited to read from your favoured banned books!