Red Barn Books

08/11/2025

Add a little Alberta to your bookshelf by reading books published in Alberta AND set in Alberta. These are just a few of our recommendations!

Featuring titles from:
Eschia Books
Freehand Books
NeWest Press
Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd
Red Barn Books
Folklore Publishing

07/31/2025

'Howdy, I'm Singh Hari' has been selected for The Globe Kids’ Summer Reading List 2025—the ultimate pick for inspired young readers this season, YAHOO!

This illustrated biography introduces kids (ages 7-11) to Prairie personality Harnam Singh Hari, the first Punjabi immigrant to Alberta. At six-feet tall, with his turban, beard and accent, he certainly stood out when he arrived in Canada in 1910. But with his quiet strength and strong work ethic, he became one of Calgary’s great success stories.

Order your copy from the links or borrow it from your local library today!

Calgary Public Library
Edmonton Public Library
I Read Canadian
Book Publishers Association Of Alberta
Reading Power Gear
The Canadian Children's Book Centre
Read Alberta
Heritage Calgary

From middle-grade mysteries and romances to picture books and graphic novels, these picks offer something for every kid

07/18/2025

We gotta read em’ all — Alberta books from a series that will make you want to read the complete set.
Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd
Red Barn Books
Stonehouse Publishing
Freehand Books
EDGE Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishing
Laberinto Press

04/06/2025

When we set out to make stories about Alberta's western heritage, we had no idea they would feature such diverse characters as John Ware, Flores LaDue, and now ... Singh Hari!

Our thanks to Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Minister Tanya Fir for believing in us and supporting Alberta books for Alberta Kids.

Howdy, I'm Singh Hari
By Kelly Kaur and Toor
Aimed at readers aged 7-10, the book tells the inspiring true story of Harnam Singh Hari (1883-1969), a striking six-foot Sikh pioneer who arrived in Canada penniless and went on to become one of Alberta’s most successful and generous ranchers.

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02/13/2025

Shoutout to the The Canadian Children's Book Centre for including our book and animation of 'Howdy, I'm John Ware' in their Black history book list.

Check out all kinds of books (biographies, illustrated poems, definitive guides, graphic novels, memoirs, fiction inspired by true historical events, and more!) to keep young readers exploring history all year long.

Black history is worth more than one month, so we’ve created this giant-sized book list to keep young readers exploring Black history all year long. This list features all kinds of books, including biographies, illustrated poems, definitive guides, graphic novels, memoirs, fiction inspired by true...

02/07/2025

Special Storytime!! Head to Nose Hill Library this Sunday for a reading of "Howdy, I’m John Ware" plus Q&A with Cheryl Foggo and music by Miranda Martini.

Join us for a special Black History Month Storytime for a reading of Howdy, I’m John Ware and other stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy. Enjoy a Q and A about John Ware with Cheryl Foggo and a musical performance by Miranda Martini.

02/03/2025

'Howdy, I’m John Ware' is a children's book about Canada's legendary Black cowboy. The story, ideal for ages 7-10, brings the real-life legend to a new generation of kids. Two-time award winner! https://redbarnbooks.ca/products/john-ware

12/17/2024

Hit up CJ in Olds for all the western folks on your "nice" list. With items new and gently used, there's something for every budget, yahooo!

10/12/2024

We’re at Bergen Farmers' Market today. Take a beautiful drive to the country and meet some amazing folks 🍂

09/26/2024

OMG! We are so proud of this little book.

FLIP FLOP FLAPJACK: WILDHORSE JACK AND THE FIRST STAMPEDE BREAKFAST by Brenda Joyce Leahy, illustrated by Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle is the winner of the Children’s & Young Adult Book of the Year

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09/10/2024

We love this post by Brett Kissel. Thanks for supporting Canadian books ❤️🤠📚

09/10/2024

All this week, Lee McLean is sharing stories from the ‘Autumn’ section of her first book, HORSE WOMAN, at Keystone Equine. We invite you to saddle up and ride with Lee, as we enter a new season of horsemanship.

For anyone who’d like to purchase HORSE WOMAN or LOVE & RULES, we’re offering a 10% SALE at Red Barn Books until Sept 30. Buy two or more books and save 20% using code FALLFORHORSES. Visit www.redbarnbooks.ca for more info.

The books make great gifts for the horse lovers in your life... and not necessarily women, or riders.