These Are the People In Your Neighbourhood by Jordan Trethewey
The beauty of this 2021 – 2024 poet laureate’s work is that it is accessible to all — not just a love letter to Fredericton, but a gift for anyone to pick up and feel seen.
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Garden of Lost Socks by Esi Edugyan
Two-time Scotiabank Giller Prize winner Esi Edugyan debuts her picture book, lovingly illustrated by Amélie Dubois, a whimsical story about friendship, curiosity and the magic of a vibrant community
On Community by Casey Plett
We need community to live. But what does it look like? Why does it often feel like it’s slipping away?
Making A Home: Assisted Living in the Community for Young Disabled People by Jen Powley
In Making a Home, Powley tells the story of how she got young disabled people like herself out of nursing homes through developing a group home for adults with severe physical disabilities. This book makes a case for living in the community and against dehumanizing institutionalization.
Indie Bookstores: Connecting Communities
Independent bookstores are a story of perseverance and connection, Bill Arnott says.
