"It’s hard not to fall in love with the flawed, troubled, and bumbling characters who are doing their best to belong to a new country, a new family, or a life that did not turn out the way they had hoped." @mariakuznetsova.bsky.social, author of Something Unbelievable https://bit.ly/4lPKxkK #Iran

RESISTING POLICE IN QUEER SPACES is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the ongoing struggles for social justice, the dynamics of Two-Spirit, queer and trans activism, and the need for police abolition. https://bit.ly/4dMmu3G #2SLGBTQ #CriticalCriminology #QueerActivism

"We cannot shape the Charter to fit our own preconceived notions or political grievances and resentments. If anything, the Charter shapes us—as a collection of individuals who come together to form a collective in a free and democratic society." https://bit.ly/4qAZ8CL @thewalrus.ca

This is a tremendous resource for understanding the 10 referendum questions facing Albertans this fall. Thorough and well-researched by a community of experts, it exposes the many myths surrounding immigration, the constitution and Alberta's place in Confederation. abreferendum.dignityforum.org

A reminder to scholars and readers about three special books in Museums and Media Studies that we published in the last year. Definitely worth checking out! https://bit.ly/4fdIi7o #HarleyParker #MarshallMcLuhan #museums

Our poets are creative people. Of course. However, how many poets make a Spotify playlist to accompany their books? Lisa Richter did so for SUBLUNARY. Check it out. https://bit.ly/3ZBMW8h

Why write essays about science, religion, and poetry? And how might such different lines of thought be “triangular”? An excerpt from Alice Major's new book, TRIANGULARITY: Essays on Poetry, Science, and Spirit. https://bit.ly/4yCcr98 #CanLit #books @writersguildab.bsky.social

We are accepting #poetry manuscripts between September 1 and 30. Poets must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. https://bit.ly/4fM5Kt6 Our recent collections are found here: https://bit.ly/3TJ8BJA @writersguildab.bsky.social @mlobkowicz.bsky.social @canadianpoets.bsky.social

Policing at Edmonton's Pride Parade is once again in the news. As the author of RESISTING POLICE IN QUEER SPACES, it's a topic that Alexa DeGagné has thought about deeply. About the book: https://bit.ly/4dMmu3G Read her blog post: https://bit.ly/4gOtLlC #LGBTQ2S+ #yeg @apaulagetics.bsky.social

UAlberta Press is proud to publish books that speak directly to the peoples and contexts of Treaty 6. To honour the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, why not pick one up and reflect on our shared responsibilities in this territory we call home? https://bit.ly/4wqWroQ @abbookpub.bsky.social

"In Mehdi M. Kashani’s riveting collection, Iranian immigrants navigate difficult and confusing relationships....unflinching stories about the ample risks and elusive rewards of starting over in a new land." Foreword Reviews https://bit.ly/4lPKxkK #ShortFiction #CanLit #Newcomer #Immigration

We are accepting #poetry manuscripts between September 1 and 30. Poets must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Mark your calendars! https://bit.ly/4fM5Kt6 Our recent collections are found here: https://bit.ly/3TJ8BJA @mlobkowicz.bsky.social @writersguildab.bsky.social

Cover Reveal! Maybe, Cicadas will be published March 2027 by @ualbertapress.bsky.social. The year I turn 70! Thanks to my buddies on this one (others in comments): @joankwonglass.bsky.social, @puneetdutt.bsky.social, @pencanada.bsky.social Dedicated to all the caregivers out there. I see you.

For author Alexa DeGagné, the journey to writing RESISTING POLICE IN QUEER SPACES is deeply intertwined with both personal history and systemic critique. See our blog: https://bit.ly/4gOtLlC #2SLGBTQ, #QueerActivism, #TransActivism, #DecolonizePride, #PrideParades, #QueerSpaces, #NoPoliceAtPride

Warning: your TBR pile is about to get a lot bigger! For the #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge, we are featuring six Alberta books that are written by women. Full list here: buff.ly/W2kkH6V #LinkInBio #ReadAlberta #ABbooks #CanLit #TBR #ReadABSummerReadingChallenge

July 24 is International Self-Care Day. It's well worth checking out our anthologies: there is so much good material in these wonderful books! https://bit.ly/4vxwCCY @ronaaltrows.bsky.social @juliesedivy.bsky.social #books #reading #concussion #aging #identity #anxiety #TBI

An excerpt from the latest volume of the Women's Voices From Gaza series, edited by Ghada Ageel and Barbara Bill, published by @ualbertapress.bsky.social ualbertapress.ca/blog/why-is-...

How exciting to hear that OUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS was featured in a section “Historians You Should Be Reading” at Indigo on Bloor/Bay. It's a fascinating history of Canada’s Charter, revealing how it has forever changed the political, legal, and social lives of Canadians. https://bit.ly/47z1EBh

Readers enjoyed a variety of Alberta-published content this June. With your Alberta library card, the possibilities are endless. see the full list here: buff.ly/lcO2UNO ‎@ualbertapress.bsky.social @fillingstation.bsky.social @albertaviews.bsky.social

Lisa Richter reads with Anna Veprinska and Tolu Oloruntoba at Owl's Nest Books in Calgary on Monday, July 20. Hosted by @michelinemaylor.bsky.social. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4froYFi @lisarichter.bsky.social @tolu.ca @annaveprinska.bsky.social #books #poetry #YYC #readings

Some of my favourite poets, published by University of Alberta Press! @lisarichter.bsky.social , DawnMacdonald, Lisa Baird!

This pride season, fill your bingo card, bookshelf, and heart with these Alberta queer reads. 📚🌈 See the full list and more recommendations here: buff.ly/8MbNvRR

Calling Alberta writers! This is the last week to submit to our short story contest. DEADLINE: June 30 Check out the full details here: albertaviews.ca/short-story-... #Fiction #writers #WritingContest #Booksky #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #fictionContest #LiteraryContest #Alberta

For National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, we encourage people to read REMEMBERING AIR INDIA: THE ART OF PUBLIC MOURNING, edited by Chandrima Chakraborty, Amber Dean, and Angela Failler. https://bit.ly/42Yywkh #AirIndia #memory @chandrima-c.bsky.social

Thursday, join us in Edmonton for Prairie Pollinations, where prairie publishers U of Alberta Press, AU Press, U Calgary Press, and U Regina Press authors celebrate their new literary titles. Part of the Cross Pollinations conference (CLC/ALECC). https://bit.ly/3QH1BOF @ucalgarypress.bsky.social

Hamilton friends! Check out Living Room Lit on June 25 featuring Lisa Richter with @lizworth.bsky.social, @jaclyndesforges.bsky.social, and @margolapierre.bsky.social at The Wallflower. It's going to be great fun. https://bit.ly/4vbkwjr @lisarichter.bsky.social

Congratulations Sarah! @snowhydro.bsky.social This is wonderful - thanks very much to the jury for this recognition.

University of Alberta Press@ualbertapress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

MELTDOWN is shortlisted for the general category for the 2025 SWCC Book Awards! Congratulations to our author, Sarah Boon, and the other shortlisted authors. Winners will be announced in September. About the book: https://bit.ly/41lawaq @snowhydro.bsky.social @swc-can.bsky.social

Another OKD contributor, Lisa Richter @lisarichter.bsky.social (August 2021) has a poetry collection out with University of Alberta Press! You can check out Lisa’s book, “Sublunary,” at bookshop.org/p/books/subl...

Congratulations Theresa on your new book! Wishing you a wonderful release party.

Theresa Kishkan@fishgottaswim.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Vancouver friends, please join me at Upstart & Crow on Granville Island this coming Friday (June 12) at 7pm. I'll be reading from and talking about my new book, The Art of Looking Back: A painter, an obsession, and reclaiming the gaze. Free, but best to reserve: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of...

June is Audiobook Appreciation Month. Check out our audiobooks: perhaps one will be your next listen/read! https://bit.ly/3RFIrsC