Sydney and her friends try to save an old-growth forest in A Promise to Protect, the perfect read for young activists with an interest in sustainability and conservation! Available now. buff.ly/sN8xtaD . #MiddleGradeBooks #ReadLocalBC #OldGrowthForests

“A story as soul-nourishing and refreshing as an old-growth forest”, A Promise to Protect is the middle-grade novel for young activists everywhere! Available now. buff.ly/sN8xtaD . . #MiddleGradeBooks #ReadLocalBC #OldGrowthForests

Announcing our Spring 2026 list! 🌸 This season, we’re celebrating a love of nature, trailblazing women of history, and zany adventures. Read more at buff.ly/hG3NuVx #NewBooks #BCBooks #CanadianBooks #CanadianPublishers

Experience Hidden Flowers, a memoir exploring shifting identity, transition, artistic expression, and community by scientist, writer, and painter Keiko Honda. Available now. buff.ly/VEKO4b7 . #Memoir

Based on a true story, Separated from Santo depicts the rarely-told story of injustice toward Italian-Canadians and their internment during the Second World War in dynamic graphic novel format. Available now. buff.ly/ZHHDnyN . . #CanadianStories #ItalianCanadian #GraphicNovel

Heritage House’s first graphic novel, Separated from Santo, depicts the poignant true story of Santo Pasqualini as he is wrongfully interned as an "enemy alien" during WW2. Available now. buff.ly/ZHHDnyN . . #CanadianStories #ItalianCanadian #WorldWar2 #GraphicNovel

In Her Words by Doris Jeanne MacKinnon introduces the never-before-seen writings of Marie Rose Delorme Smith (1861–1960) and sheds light on Métis identity during a period of cultural, political, and economic change. Available now. buff.ly/Bq1GwfG . . #MétisBooks #CanadianHistory #CanadianStories

Historian and biographer Doris Jeanne MacKinnon presents In Her Words, an extensive array of the works of Mary Rose Delorme Smith (1861–1960), a prolific and accomplished Métis matriarch. Available now. buff.ly/Bq1GwfG . . #MétisBooks #DorisJeanneMacKinnon #CanadianStories

Happy New Year from Heritage House! ✨ New year, new stories to discover—what are you reading first in 2026?

✨📚 All of us at Heritage House wish you a holiday season full of celebration and rest. Hopefully, there will be time for a good book or two as well! 📚✨ See you in 2026.

In her new young adult book, What Friends Are For, award-winning author Harriet Zaidman tackles the subject of teen pregnancy during Canada’s 1983 abortion debate. . #CanadianBooks #WomenWriters #RoeVWade #YABooks buff.ly/l2g8jqI

We were deeply saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Rosalie I. Tennison last month. It was an honour to work with her on her powerful memoir, Naomi’s Houses. She will be missed by everyone at Heritage House. Our condolences and thoughts are with her family and friends.

Ebooks make ideal gifts for on-the-go readers or those who prefer the features in ebook platforms. Most of our books, including new releases, are available on Kindle, Kobo, and iBooks—no shipping required! #HHBookGifts #a11y #GiftIdeas . Music by Samuel F. Johanns from Pixabay

Any memoir aficionado would be happy to get their hands on a copy from this stack! buff.ly/ueDtvF2 . #HolidayGifts #CanadianBooks #ShopLocal #Memoir

This holiday season, unwrap a picture book the whole family can enjoy!🎄Check out the full list at heritagehouse.ca . #HolidayShopping #PictureBooks #ChristmasGifts Music by LAURENT BUCZEK from Pixabay

We are so excited to see Trading Fate is on the BC Bestsellers List for its 11th week! Congratulations Graeme Menzies! 📚 buff.ly/ss1PgKq . #Bestseller #CanadianHistory #CanadaUSRelations @readlocalbc.bsky.social

Heritage House has the perfect gift to delight a history-buff, no matter their age! Check out the full list at buff.ly/m3alS5T . #CanadasHistory #HolidayShopping #CanadianBooks Music by Julius H. from Pixabay

In 2017, mayor Lisa Helps declared Dec 8 as Dr Victoria Chung Day, a day to remember the determination, accomplishments, & bravery of Canada’s first Chinese-Canadian doctor. Read Dr Chung's remarkable story in the newest Trailblazing Canadians book: buff.ly/nSYjpb1

Supporting local businesses not only helps your community, but allows for more unique and personalized gift selections - visit your local indie bookstore for this year’s holiday shopping! . #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #IndieBookstores Photo by Nenad Kaevik on Unsplash

In her new book, In Her Words, Doris Jeanne MacKinnon presents an array of writings by Métis matriarch, Marie Rose Delorme Smith, in the hopes of inspiring readers to continue the conversation about lesser told histories. buff.ly/tR34TSC

Gift the perfect story to the adventurous preteen, the budding activist, & the graphic novel lover in your life this holiday season! Find middle-grade & young-adult novels for under the tree at heritagehouse.ca #YABooks #MiddleGradeBooks Music: SZAudio from Pixabay

It’s never too early to start planning a camping trip or birding expedition! Grab the perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life to enjoy once spring returns and the trails defrost. . #HolidayShopping #CanadianOutdoors #ChristmasGifts Music by SZAudio from Pixabay

Your child’s bookshelf is more Canadian than you think! Support Canadian-owned kids’ book publishers, like Heritage House, to share and celebrate diverse stories. #CanLit #CanadianBooks #ReadLocalBC #CanadianKidsBooks With thanks to illustrators Julie Flett, Isabelle Malenfant, & Tim Mack.

Ever wonder how authors come up with their book titles? Each one can come from a different source of inspiration. Watch the video to hear about how Keiko Honda drew inspiration from the 14th century to title her latest book, Hidden Flowers: buff.ly/gc88clK.

Just in time for the holidays, Huxley's Island Adventure is featured in the Read Local BC Kids Gift Box. Great for young readers aged 6–9 or anyone interested in nature and great stories. Available to order till Dec 5, while supplies last! buff.ly/gNhQLes

Learn more about Canadians’ role in the air, at sea, and on the front lines of with this collection of military history titles: buff.ly/VLEaIMJ . . #CanadianHistory #RemembranceDay

Heritage House is happy to announce we are a part of the Certified Canadian Publisher Program! 🍁 . #CertifiedCanadianPublisher #IReadCanadian

The Trailblazing Canadians series continues with the story of the first Chinese-Canadian doctor, Victoria Chung: A Doctor of Change. Available October 2025. buff.ly/p6MGcMf . . #VictoriaChung #TrailblazingCanadians #CanadianStories

“Dr. Victoria Chung’s story is one of courage, compassion, and perseverance.” The latest installment of the Trailblazing Canadians series is out now! buff.ly/Bial0Uv #VictoriaChung #TrailblazingCanadians #CanadianStories

Perfect books for the busy ghoul, the haunted history fan, or the autumnal reader! Available now online and at your local indie bookstore. buff.ly/BMUDlYT . #HalloweenReads #FallBooks #GhostStories

Happy #PubDay to Victoria Chung, Whitey's Journey, and Separated from Santo! These three books tell remarkable and inspiring true stories from #CanadianHistory. Available now online and at your local indie bookstore. heritagehouse.ca

October is #WomensHistoryMonth in Canada! Join us in celebrating all the trailblazers we know, admire, and tell the stories of, this month and beyond! buff.ly/TaeAAvL

Happy #PubDay to Hidden Flowers by Keiko Honda (@myvacs), a beautifully illustrated & inspiring #memoir that will bolster the spirits of anyone who is experiencing a difficult transition in life or looking for a creative outlet. buff.ly/8Juq0iq #CanadianBooks

Happy triple-release day to What Friends Are For, In Her Words, and A Promise to Protect! Available now online and at your local indie bookstore. buff.ly/I2pNkNJ . #CanadianAuthors #NewBooks

Whitey’s Journey has been called a “poignant, memorable and informative story” that celebrates the loyalty of animal companions during the Second World War. Available October 2025. buff.ly/k1EgBcI #PictureBook

Whitey’s Journey is the inspiring true story of a loyal collie who befriended a troop of Canadian soldiers and served in the Second World War. Available October 2025. buff.ly/k1EgBcI . . #PictureBooks

Ken Mather didn’t know when he took a job at the O’Keefe ranch in the 1980s that it would turn into a book in the 2020s. Read all about one family's tumultuous rags-to-riches story in The O’Keefes of O'Kanagan. buff.ly/DjecP9H

A charming new picture book that takes readers young and old on a whimsical adventure through the natural world, The Thing About Birds is now available. buff.ly/KmZD9QY #TheThingAboutBirds #Birding #CanadianReads #CanadianChildrensBooks

Meet our authors this October! Check out the event dates and locations, and visit our website for more information. buff.ly/m7gVDwN

In The Thing About Birds by Christy Obalek, two best friends find a mysterious red feather & ask, “what makes a bird, a bird?” Happy #PubDay to this charming book that invites young readers to more closely observe nature. Available online or at your local bookstore. buff.ly/KmZD9QY #NewRelease

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the Indigenous survivors of residential schools and their communities. We are honoured to help uplift the stories of Indigenous authors, illustrators, and storytellers today, and every day.

Today is the 15th anniversary of Broken Circle: The Dark Legacy of Indian Residential Schools by the late Theodore (Ted) Niizhotay Fontaine (1941-2021). Read more about this powerful memoir of survival and healing: buff.ly/xubIgiU

Three of our fall titles were spotted in the Vancouver Writers Fest 2025 Program Guide! Hidden Flowers, Trading Fate, and Separated From Santo look great amongst fellow BC books. Find more at www.writersfest.bc.ca . #VancouverWritersFest #BCAuthors #ReadLocalBC

We are so excited to see that A Haida Wedding has won the Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize! Congrats to Terri-Lynn Williams, Robert Davidson, and all the BC and Yukon Book Prize 2025 winners! #HaidaHistory #CanadianBooks #CanadianBookAward

#DYK BC almost became part of the USA? You can read all about the summer of 1789, when BC's future was uncertain, in Trading Fate by Graeme Menzies. Happy #PubDay to this uniquely west-coast take on Canada's origin story! buff.ly/348JIfn

This fall, Trading Fate asks us to ponder the events that shape a nation as we go back to the first time British Columbia faced the very real possibility of being ceded to the United States. Available September 2025. #TradingFate #CanadianBooks #ReadLocalBC buff.ly/7RPlYWQ

Called “essential reading for British Columbians”, Trading Fate is a uniquely west-coast take on Canada’s origin story. Available September 2025. buff.ly/7RPlYWQ . #TradingFate #ReadCanadian #ReadLocalBC

Happy Pub Day to The Trophy Hunter! 🐟 A hilarious, nostalgic journey that will stick with readers longer than barnacles on the hull of a boat. buff.ly/ARjrbNd #TheTrophyHunter #ChroniclesOfAWestCoastFishingGuide #ReadLocalBC

"A brave and timely book that pulls no punches,” What Friends Are For by award winning author Harriet Zaidman is a powerful and nuanced YA novel focusing on Canada’s 1983 abortion debate. buff.ly/gQzUdZd #WhatFriendsAreFor #YABooks #ReadLocalBC

This Fall, Harriet Zaidman brings us to the 1980s debate on bodily autonomy in Canada in her latest YA book, What Friends Are For. buff.ly/gQzUdZd #WhatFriendsAreFor #YABooks #ReadLocalBC