Ontario Book Publishers Organization

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After nearly 20 years of celebrating Ontario books, authors, and publishers, Open Book will cease operations on August 31, 2026. We're deeply grateful to everyone who made this journey possible.

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A message from the Open Book Editor, as we bid farewell to this mighty publication. And a thank you to our readers and contributors...
#AmReading #OpenBook #CanLit #Ontario
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Through advocacy, professional development, industry initiatives, and marketing programs, OBPO continues to strengthen the province's publishing sector and connect Ontario books with readers.

Thank you for being part of Open Book's story.

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[Ontario Book Publishers Organization @OBPOofficial]

After 17+ years of celebrating Ontario books, authors, and publishers, Open Book officially ceased operations on August 31, 2026. Since its launch in 2009, Open Book connected readers, educators, librarians, booksellers, & media with Ontario's vibrant publishing community.

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[Ontario Book Publishers Organization @OBPOofficial]

Although Open Book has come to an end, the work of supporting Ontario's independent publishers continues.

The Ontario Book Publishers Organization (OBPO) remains the voice of Ontario's independent, Canadian-owned book publishers.

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For our last interview of Summer 2026, we spoke to acclaimed author Nadia Bozak, who recently published a brand-new novel, FRET (@ECWPress). Check it out right here, friends!
#AmReading #Novel #CanLit #Interviews
https://t.co/n2mH3VmRgU

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Four Centuries of Language, Power, and Creation in THE KING JAMES BIBLE PLAY (@PlayCanPress) by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. Check out our interview with the celebrated playwright!
#AmReading #Plays #Drama #Interviews
https://t.co/N29WZwm7CV

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Check out our interview with Maya McKibbin, the very talented illustrator of the new Anishinaabemowin/English picture book MAKADE ASIN/BLACK STONE (@GroundwoodBooks), written by Darcy Whitecrow and Cail Judy!
#AmReading #Excerpts #Indigenous #Picturebooks
https://t.co/HcgKsZqeQU

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Read an excerpt from WHENEVER YOU ARE (@GroundwoodBooks), new YA fiction from celebrated and renowned author, Martine Leavitt!
#AmReading #YA #CanLit #Fiction
https://t.co/8NE1Oj2AeR

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Read an excerpt from A HUNGRY FIRE (@CormorantBooks), a modern epic from Élyssa Marcoux-Bissoondath!
#AmReading #Novel #Classics #Excerpt
https://t.co/EmVX9B3KVH

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Read an excerpt from CARRYING WAR (@DundurnPress), the affecting new memoir by Tanya Bellehumeur-Allatt!
#AmReading #Memoir #Nonfiction #Excerpts
https://t.co/2vbHxBaUTm

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We've got an awesome Story Sparks & Surprises interview today with Katie Arthur, author and illustrator of BACKPACK! (@Owlkids) Check it out right here...
#AmReading #PictureBooks #CanLit #Interviews
https://t.co/nfjRDEWQyC

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We have a fascinating interview with author and Speech-Language Pathologist Andrea Coke today, where she reflects on family, culture, and belonging in I AM CARIBBEAN (@SaundersBookCo), part of the I AM... series!
#AmReading #Nonfiction #Culture #CanLit
https://t.co/eff36pqpdx

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Check out our interview with Blaine Thornton, author of the debut poetry memoir HERE'S TO LETTING GO (@Lat46Publishing), about finding home and hope amidst hardship!
#AmReading #Poetry #CanLit
https://t.co/uVsW1s9ujE

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We spoke with author and pop-culture critic Kevin Jagernauth about his debut novel, THE LONGEST DEATH (@HouseofAnansi). Check it out right here!
#AmReading #Novel #Noir #CanLit
https://t.co/pz1nAKpRkg

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Author Simon Casaubon draws from his own experiences in the new work of nonfiction, I AM QUEER (@SaundersBookCo), a book that will help young people feel seen. Check out our interview with the author here!
#AmReading #LGBTQ2SA+ #Nonfiction #Memoir
https://t.co/0Svkgk3io2

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🔗 Check out Second Story Press's newest releases at the link below!

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Check out two exciting new series for teens this fall! Follow The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches in a new cozy witchy graphic novel and embark on an epic Indigenous fantasy with In the Long Shadows. Pre-order these Second Story Press books from your favorite indie today!

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In the new nonfiction work BLAME: DEATH, DISABILITY, AND THE SEARCH FOR JUSTICE FOR GUY MITCHELL (@ECWPress) author Dustin Galer investigates responsibility, disability, and the human cost of systemic failure.
#AmReading #Nonfiction #CanLit #Interviews
https://t.co/1qvMT0FPqn