Catherine Hernandez Libri

A poignant multi-voiced novel about the troubled yet noble lives of urban warriors living in low-income neighborhoods.

Exploring the theme of emotional acceptance, this picture book teaches young readers how to embrace and show love to challenging feelings. Through engaging illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, it encourages children to understand that difficult emotions are a natural part of life. The author, known for previous acclaimed works, delivers a compassionate message that promotes emotional intelligence and resilience in a way that is accessible and relatable for kids.

Kay, a Black drag queen, must evade and resist the government's concentration camps for queer and diverse communities. This revolutionary and triumphant dystopian expertly draws out the societal injustices of the west, and lays a path for communities and their allies to overthrow the system.

For more than thirty years, this celebrated anthology has introduced readers to the next generation of great Canadian writers. With settings ranging from a Saskatchewan wheat field marked by crop circles to a dystopian metropolis where people are under constant surveillance, the twelve stories in this collection represent the year's best short fiction by some of our most exciting emerging voices. An aspiring artist looking for inspiration in the "aliveness of the desert" gets less--and more--than she bargained for when she signs up for a residency at a roadside motel. After years of toiling to pay off a debt that has devastated his family, a young Chinese fisherman makes a magical catch that will change the course of his life. As a populist candidate stands poised to triumph at a political convention, his campaign strategist and childhood best friend reflects on the dark legacy of their relationship. A brutal assault on a Toronto taxi driver leads his friend on a desperate search for answers. When troubling stories of women's encounters with aliens start to dominate the news cycle, a reporter reluctantly returns to her hometown to cover the phenomenon. A carpet collector reimagines his family's fractured history by weaving new tapestries to tell their stories. Unsure of whether his client is really dying, an end-of-life gift professional must assess the man's extravagant last wish. A Ktunaxa grandmother tells a parable of why you shouldn't speak to Kupi (owl) at night

Carleigh Baker likes to make light in the dark. Whether plumbing family ties, the end of a marriage, or death itself, she never lets go of the witty, the ironic, and perhaps most notably, the awkward. Despite the title, the resolution in these stories isn't always tragic, but it's often uncomfortable, unexpected, or just plain strange. Character digressions, bad decisions, and misconceptions abound.

The play, which debuted in the 2006-07 season at Factory Theatre, explores themes of identity and cultural heritage. It delves into the lives of its characters, highlighting their struggles and triumphs as they navigate personal and communal challenges. The narrative is enriched by its unique perspective on the intersection of tradition and modernity, making it a compelling piece that resonates with audiences seeking deeper understanding of diverse experiences.