Don't miss this exciting poetry event in North Vancouver on February 26th at 32 Books: A double reading featuring Russell Thornton and Christina Shah!

“Mutton’s pelt has acted like a teacher,” Hammond-Kaarremaa finishes. “His teachings have revealed so much, to so many people – not only about dog wool and woolly dog DNA and diet, not only about blankets and weaving and spinning, but about the enduring strength of oral history.”

Curious about the Coast Salish Woolly Dog? BC Bob explores the history and cultural significance of this remarkable animal, as portrayed in The Teachings of Mutton. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6tq...

Oh hell yes! A selected poems from one of the best poets around. "Two Songs: Selected Poems 2000-2025" by Russell Thornton, just released by @harbourpublishing.bsky.social: harbourpublishing.com/products/978...

New year, new you… new hobby? Mary Fox, author of Developing Glazes, takes you behind the scenes and demonstrates the steps that turn clay into a beautiful work of art. #potterybook #maryfox #canadianart www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyiH...

#BookReview: Sound Like a Sailor: The Book of Nautical Expressions by R. Bruce Macdonald “I dove straight into this delightful collection of words and phrases that originate on the high seas during the era of sea transport and warfare” @harbourpublishing.bsky.social thebcreview.ca/2025/09/29/2...

Developing Glazes by Mary Fox made this list of 21 Gifts for a Baby Boomer! Pottery is one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America for creatives of all ages. Gift a copy of the book to the new potter in your family! bcliving.ca/shopping-sty...

As Christmas approaches, I'd like to acknowledge the stellar work done by local Sunshine Coast bookstores, Talewind Books in Sechelt, and Earthfair in Madeira Park. They stock Coast writers, they promote their books, they make gift-buying easy, and they are central to a strong local economy.

Wendy Donawa (The Time of Falling Apart) will read with fellow poet Linda K. Thompson at the Qualicum Beach Museum on Friday, November 14th at 2 pm. qbmuseum.ca/events/

Mary Fox will launch her new book, Developing Glazes, at Wilson & Co. in Ladysmith this Saturday!

Lauryn Mackenzie of @chly.ca met with renowned potter Mary Fox at her home studio and gallery in Ladysmith to talk about her newest book, Developing Glazes. #potterybook #legacyproject #maryfox www.chly.ca/local-news/2...

Check out this Q&A with Victoria poet Wendy Donawa (The Time of Falling Apart) where she shares her thoughts on the creative process and the role of the writers as "society's truth-tellers." robmclennan.blogspot.com/2025/11/12-o...

Ladysmith potter and philanthropist Mary Fox speaks with Margaret Gallagher about her new book, Developing Glazes, and her Legacy Project! #sustainablepottery #BCpotter

It’s time to submit your poetry collection for the 2026 Al & Eurithe Purdy Poetry Prize! Be sure to review the submission guidelines listed on the Al Purdy A-frame Association website. One outstanding poet will be awarded $10,000! 📝✨ #PurdyPrize2026 #PoetryPrize #CallForSubmissions

Nanaimo friends! Wendy Donowa will be reading from her new collection, The Time of Falling Apart, alongside Tina Biello, the former Poet Laureate of Nanaimo, at the Harbourfront Library on October 10, 2:30 p.m. #PoetsofVancouverIsland #WendyDonawa

Carellin Brooks reviews The Time of Falling Apart by Wendy Donawa, writing: "At times the poetry is merely beautiful. A line describing “the tide’s pebbly click and shush” from “To My Hand” stops the reader cold. I’ve always wondered how to describe that sound: Donawa gets it perfectly right."

Poetry on the move! Don’t miss Tom Wayman reading from his latest collection, Out of the Ordinary, at Word Vancouver this Saturday, September 20th. Catch him and other amazing poets sharing their work on the poetry bus from 2:00–3:30 p.m. 📚🚌 #WordVancouver #TomWayman #PoetryinTransit

Don't miss this special presentation of The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog at the Sooke Region Museum on September 6th! sookeregionmuseum.ca/author-talks/

Potters alert! A new "recipe book" by renowned potter and Ladysmith philanthropist Mary Fox will be landing in bookstores this fall. Preorder a copy through your favourite local bookstore and get your glaze on! #SustainableArt #Pottery #CeramicArt #GlazingTechniques

Powell River Library will host Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa for a presentation of The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog on August 26 at 3 pm. Books will be available for signing, courtesy of Pocket Books! prpl.ca/event/a-coas...

The Teachings of Mutton is now proudly on display at the stunning Reach Gallery Museum! It's the perfect "must read" for anyone wishing to know more about weaving arts, dog breeds, Indigenous cultures and regional history. #ArtExhibit #TheReachGallery #TheTeachingsofMutton #sqʷəmey̓

Vancouver Island readers, catch Shirley Martin on tour with Calm Harbour, Turbulent Seas : A History of Ucluelet

No.1 on this week's BC Bestseller list is Curve of Time @harbourpublishing.bsky.social Read the full list: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Lorna Crozier is the author of 25 books, including the poetry collection After That and a memoir, Through the Garden: A Love Story (with Cats). She recommends The Collected Poems of Patrick Lane. With: @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social #Booksky More below 👇

(2/2) Featuring authors from @anvilpress.bsky.social, @arsenalpulp.bsky.social, @caitlinpress.bsky.social, @harbourpublishing.bsky.social, @nightwoodeditions.bsky.social, @touchwooded.bsky.social‬, and Ronsdale Press. Check out the full schedule of events on SCFWA's website: writersfestival.ca

Get the inside scoop from Mary Fox on the exciting new techniques featured in her upcoming book, Developing Glazes: Low-Fire Reduction and Oxidation, coming this fall from Harbour Publishing! 🎨📘 #ceramics #pottery #glazes #MaryFox www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Zu...

In this interview on Kootenay Morning, Tom Wayman discusses how his new poetry collection, Out of the Ordinary, was inspired by the "crazy times" we're living through, as well as his reflections on the arcs of our lives and the possibilities of living differently. on.soundcloud.com/aHU9m2RmcVJK...

Nelson friends! Tom Wayman will be reading from his new poetry collection, Out of the Ordinary, at the Nelson Public Library on Saturday, July 19th!

"...a fantastic resource for families who find themselves gardening, hiking, camping, or otherwise outside..." Vikki Vansickle praised A Kid's Guide to the Great Lakes Region on CTV Your Morning! If you're on the west coast, check out A Kid's Guide to Plants of the Pacific Northwest.

Tom Wayman will launch his new poetry collection, OUT OF THE ORDINARY, in Nakusp on Thursday, July 17th at the Nakusp Public Library.

A Kid’s Guide to Plants of the Great Lakes is a middle-grade-friendly introduction to the flora of the Great Lakes Region, with outdoor activities, games and quizzes that make learning about nature fun! Thanks, Quill & Quire, for sharing this excerpt from the book!

West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch his newest collection of poems, Out of the Ordinary, at the Nakusp Public Library on July 17th and at the Nelson Public Library on July 19th. Both events begin at 7 pm and are free and open to the public!

Our editor enthuses about books piling up on her mind and on her nightstand. What's on our radar this month? 1983 Grenada, a Novel to Warm Your Heart, Gritty Vancouver Crime Fiction! @cormorantbooks.bsky.social @ecwpress.bsky.social @harbourpublishing.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/06...

New on this week's BC bestseller list: The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation from @greystonebooks.bsky.social Calm Harbour, Turbulent Seas: A History of Ucluelet from @harbourpublishing.bsky.social Browse the full list: www.readlocalbc.ca/bc-bestselle...

Thank you, @MontecristoMag, for spotlighting the incredible history of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog and sharing it with your readers! 🐕✨ #IndigenousHistory #CoastSalish #WoollyDog montecristomagazine.com/magazine/sum...

Chadd Cawson interviews authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa and Tsumi'tsiye Violet Eliot in advance of their presentation of "The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog" at Duncan's Cowichan library on June 23rd at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Volume One Books. www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/community/le...

A Kid’s Guide to Plants of the Great Lakes Region is a terrific introduction to the plants of the Great Lakes Region--and it's the perfect summertime book to keep kids off screens! anetintime.ca/a-kids-guide...

Children’s Book Roundup: June 2025. www.washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com/features/chi... @harbourpublishing.bsky.social #Booksky

Join authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George and Senaqwila Wyss for an exciting journey into the life of the Coast Salish Woolly Dog at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on Wednesday, June 18th at 6 pm! westvanlibrary.ca/event/thread...

Victoria friends, don’t miss this special event! Join us Saturday, June 14 at 1:30 PM at the Royal BC Museum for a presentation on The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog — an inspiring exploration of culture, history, and tradition. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events...

Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa spoke with Jennifer Palma on Global News to share the incredible story of this unique and now-extinct breed, once vital to Coast Salish culture. Don’t miss this fascinating piece of history! globalnews.ca/video/112188...

Gregor Craigie spoke with author Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa and contributor xwməθkwəỷəm Debbie Sparrow about their new book, The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with the launch of The Teachings of Mutton. Join Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa and several of the Coast Salish co-authors at events honouring women’s work, wool, and tradition. More event details: harbourpublishing.com/pages/event-...

Don't miss the book launch for The Teachings of Mutton at the Museum of Anthropology! Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Debra Sparrow, Janice George and Dr. Kerry Charnley will read selected excerpts from this ground-breaking book about the Coast Salish Woolly Dog. moa.ubc.ca/event/book-l...

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 We're ringing in this month of love, resistance, and celebrating LGBTQ2SIA+ people with 20 new and notable books. alllitup.ca/book-list/pr...

Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Debra Sparrow, and Dr. Kerrie Charnley will read excerpts from THE TEACHINGS OF MUTTON and participate in a discussion at the Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, on June 4th. Register your seat today! vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/680a8...

This Victoria Day, we’re celebrating stories that reflect the many shades of Canadian life—from history to nature, poetry and more. Discover our latest spring titles—perfect companions to carry you into summer ☀️

Journalist Dana Gee shares Five Things to Know about B.C.'s Long-Extinct Coast Salish Woolly Dog! vancouversun.com/entertainmen...

Don't miss this exciting book launch for The Teachings of Mutton at the Museum & Archives of North Vancouver on May 29. Register early! www.eventbrite.ca/e/book-launc...

Sam Wiebe loves writing crime fiction, and it shows in his books! www.cbc.ca/books/sam-wi...