The controversy has swirled since the 19th century. The family of Major Henry Livingston, Jr., who died in 1828, claimed he was the real author of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” though they had no physical evidence. For decades, the debate has ebbed and flowed with most scholars believing Moore is the author. What we… Continue reading Who Really Wrote The Night Before Christmas?
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Alberta Born Will Ferguson’s Latest Book The Finder Is a Hit
In November, through the Wheatland Regional Library, three-time Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour award and Giller prize winner, Will Ferguson hosted an evening of discussion via Zoom. Born and raised in Fort Vermilion, Alberta, Ferguson caught the “creative bug” at an early age when he discovered his love for writing stories and drawing pictures. “My… Continue reading Alberta Born Will Ferguson’s Latest Book The Finder Is a Hit
Little Known Facts About Anne of Green Gables and Author Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables was published in 1908 subsequently launching the literary career of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Today, Montgomery’s work is still read and loved around the world. Celebrate Anne Shirley by reading these facts you might not know about her and the writer who created her. Anne of Green Gables was Montgomery’s first novel,… Continue reading Little Known Facts About Anne of Green Gables and Author Lucy Maud Montgomery
Weird and Wonderful Facts About Winnie-the-Pooh
On October 14th, 1926, A.A. Milne’s first book chronicling the adventures of Christopher Robin and his stuffed friends, Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo and Tigger debuted. Whether it was through the original books or the later reimaginings by Disney, many of us grew up with stories of the calm, honey-loving bear. Below are some facts about… Continue reading Weird and Wonderful Facts About Winnie-the-Pooh
Why Did George Eliot Adopt a Male Pseudonym?
It’s been 200 years since George Eliot’s birth and there are some interesting things you may or may not know about the British-born writer. In 2015, her book, Middlemarch (1872), topped a BBC poll of the 100 greatest British novels, and it’s also been cited as one of the finest works ever written by diverse… Continue reading Why Did George Eliot Adopt a Male Pseudonym?
Forget the Gym — Head to the Library
Like eating your veggies and flossing your teeth, reading is good for you. Research suggests that reading keeps your brain sharp, makes you more empathetic, and is an effective form of stress-relief, and if that wasn’t enough a new study suggests that reading could actually help you live longer. For the study, which was published online… Continue reading Forget the Gym — Head to the Library
From Our Latest Issue: The Re-Release of 25 Classic Books Published Under Male Pseudonyms
By Nicole Jones It’s no secret that throughout history, many female writers have used male pen names as a way for their work to be published or taken seriously. However, thanks to the Women’s Prize for Fiction 25 women and their work are now being recognized. Founded in 1996, the prize was set up to… Continue reading From Our Latest Issue: The Re-Release of 25 Classic Books Published Under Male Pseudonyms
From Our Latest Issue: Two New Books Will Mark the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
By Nicole Jones Together, Penguin Random House Canada and the Fox Family are marking the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, with the publication of two new books this summer. On September 1st, Viking Canada will publish Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters, comprising 40 letters from 40 contributors who give voice to everything… Continue reading From Our Latest Issue: Two New Books Will Mark the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope
From Our Latest Issue: Cassie Stocks on Her Award Winning Novel “Dance, Gladys, Dance”
When it comes to writing, Eston based author Cassie Stocks knows her stuff. In her early writing career, she was accepted into the Writing With Style Workshop at the Banff Centre. She was a winner in the CBC Alberta Anthology Short Fiction Contest, and her short story “The Painter” has aired on CBC Radio One.… Continue reading From Our Latest Issue: Cassie Stocks on Her Award Winning Novel “Dance, Gladys, Dance”
From our latest issue: 7-Year-Old Raises Thousands to Donate Multicultural Crayons and Books to Schools
By Nicole Jones Apart from wanting to be a Paleontologist and Equestrian when she grows up, Madison Wilson’s current dream is to get multicultural crayons and books into California classrooms — and so far she is succeeding. Wilson, just age 7, wants to make sure that her fellow students see themselves reflected in their classrooms,… Continue reading From our latest issue: 7-Year-Old Raises Thousands to Donate Multicultural Crayons and Books to Schools