Portage & Main Press

Independent, Canadian, and woman-owned since 1967. Visit our website for innovative, practical K–12 resources and award-winning stories by Indigenous writers.

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Canada Kids Reads has returned for its 23rd edition, and Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock is one of the contenders!! 🎉 We couldn’t be more thrilled to have @CBCKids host Tony championing Dallas Hunt’s charming tale, illustrated by Amanda Strong.

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A massive thank you to @goodmindsbooks for showcasing "A Girl Called Echo" on your wonderful display sign! We're happy to have one our HWP titles in such great company ❤️ 📚

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Congratulations to illustrator Julie Flett for being named among @kirkusreviews Best Picture Books of the Year (2024)!! 🎉 🌟

✨ Fun Fact! Did you know that Julie is the talented illustrator behind the beautiful artwork in When We Were Alone? 📚🎨 #WhenWeWereAlone #BookArt

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Last chance for some outdoor reading before winter sets in — what’s on your list?”

#BetweenthePipes #LittlebyLittle #graphicnovels #TheRezDoctor #LittleMoons #WeAreTheMedicine

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Check out Michael Redhead Champagne's interview on the CBC Kid's Storytime About What Makes Us Special talking all about his book "We Need Everyone!"

Watch the full video on the @cbckids Youtube channel here: https://t.co/BSCo59xBte

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Come find us at Booth 510 at the @Indspire National Gathering for Indigenous Education! We'll be here until 6 p.m. tonight and again tomorrow starting at 8 a.m. 📚 😊

#Indspire2024 #truthandreconciliation #literaryconference #indigenousbooks

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We’ll be at the 2024 Indspire National Gathering for Indigenous Education from November 20–22! 🌟

Educators across the country will come together in Winnipeg to learn and improve the educational outcomes of K-12 Indigenous students through in-person and virtual workshops.

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Standing up for what you believe is no easy task. Perfect for any young reader, “Little by Little” is a moving story about how one Indigenous child sparked change and inspired others.

Get your copy of this stunning graphic novel on our website at the link in our bio!

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In this follow-up to “Surviving the City,” “From the Roots” is an insightful and honest depiction of the experiences of many Indigenous youth and Two-Spirit people.

Don’t miss this visually striking, award-winning series, and get your copy wherever books are sold.

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Huge congratulations to @Niigaanwewidam on winning the Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction for Wînipêk! 🏆📚 We're so proud to see his brilliance recognized!
#GGLiteraryAwards #Wînipêk #IndigenousAuthors #HighWaterPress

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The best part is that I was with dad when I got the phone call.

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Did you know reading gives younger readers more confidence, improves brain function and is a great way to bond with parents? For Young Reader’s Day, we’re celebrating the books that bring us together and teach us something new about ourselves and each other.

#YoungReadersDay

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From author and longtime activist for the Two-Spirit (2S) and LGBTQIA+ communities comes Albert McLeod’s engrossing graphic novel “Between the Pipes,” tackling prejudice and homophobia in hockey culture.

#BetweenthePipes #graphicnovel #AlbertMcleod #indigenousreads

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Based on a true story, “The Rez Doctor” by @gitzyboi is an uplifting tale about perseverance and healing that every young reader needs to have on their list this season.

“The Rez Doctor” is out now!

#TheRezDoctor #indigenousreads #indigenousbooks #yafiction #comingofage #HWP

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Their sacrifices have often been overlooked and underappreciated, but their bravery and commitment to service are immeasurable. Today, we continue to honour Indigenous veterans—both past and present—by sharing their stories and ensuring their legacy is never forgotten.

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November 8th marks Indigenous Veterans Day in Canada, a day to recognize and honour the incredible contributions of Indigenous soldiers who served in the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, and peacekeeping missions around the world.

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Guaranteed delivery is not available after these dates:

N.W.T., Yukon— Friday, Nov. 29
Nfld., Saskatchewan, BC–Wednesday Dec. 04
Alberta, Manitoba, PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia—Monday, Dec. 9
Ontario, Quebec— Wednesday, Dec.11
Greater Toronto Area—Thursday, Dec.13

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Attention holiday shoppers! Don’t wait until it's too late to place your gift orders. Ensure your order gets delivered to you on time: shop early! Our offices and warehouse will be closed for the holidays.

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We’re celebrating Canadian stories for #IReadCanadianDay! Today, schools, libraries and literary lovers across Canada are encouraged to pick up a Canadian book and enjoy the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature. What will you be reading?

#IReadCanadian

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Happy Book Birthday to “Rethinking Letter Grades!” 🎂 This ever-timely book is both a query, and a new, practical five-step process for arriving at letter grades that isn’t just collecting a string of marks and calculating a grade.

#RethinkingLetterGrades #bookbirthday

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I’m so excited to share the cover of a book I’ve been working on, “Dad, Is It Time To Gather Mint?: Celebrating the Seasons” written by Tyna Legault Taylor! It was a dream working on this story about the different seasons and Indigenous traditions 🌿

Releasing May 2025 ✨