Pownal Street Press

09/11/2026

Looking forward to this Little Reader's Club!

09/11/2026

Shortlist prize alert ‼️🚨🔔 we are so excited to share that PSP author, Rayya Liebich has made the 2026 CBC Nonfiction Prize longlist for Instructions for Res(is)t(ance).

From CBC Books :
When asked to describe Instructions for Res(is)t(ance), Liebich said of the piece that “resistance requires a soft heart.”

The longlist was selected from nearly 1,900 submissions. A team of 12 writers and editors from across Canada compiled the longlist.

“Nice inversion of typical self care advice. Softly written but unflinching,” the readers said about Instructions for Res(is)t(ance).

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In April, we released Rayya’ Liebich memoir, Milk Teeth: Becoming a Mother Through Loss and Rediscovery.

PSP Co-founder, Genevieve Loughlin, had this to say about the book.

“This memoir has stuck with me, it’s a testament of becoming a mother and all the bits and pieces that we go through the early years. Rayya uniquely uses different styles of poetry, essays and charts to share her story. At times it’s sad, as she’s dealing with the loss of her mom, but I finished it feeling seen and connected to an experience that is difficult to express.”

Milk Teeth is available at your favourite bookstore.

09/07/2026

Curious about publishing your book? We’re hosting two free virtual Open Houses this September.

Non Fiction session: Wed, Sept 23, 12-1pm EST
Children’s Book session: Thurs, Sept 24, 12-1pm EST

Join us behind the scenes to talk manuscripts, editing, design, timelines, and what hybrid publishing really looks like. Bring your questions and your story.

Link in bio for more details and to register.

08/29/2026

Living within your means isn't about sacrifice-it's about freedom, and you can still pamper your pets! 's in-store is 'Flourish on a Dime: Miss Lynsay's Guide to Living Smart & Saving Money' by Lynsay Lee Betts! 💕🐈‍⬛🇨🇦📚🐱

Picking up a classic little notebook can help w/ tracking your budget too!

"In Flourish on a Dime, islander Lynsay Lee shares the lessons she's learned from decades of raising a family, keeping a home, and making ends meet. From smart budgeting and zero-waste kitchen habits to canning, organizing, and preparing for the unexpected, this book shows how shifting your mindset can lead you to a new kind of abundance.

Filled with practical tips, personal stories, and heartfelt encouragement, Flourish on a Dime isn't about perfection-it's about resourcefulness, resilience, and rediscovering what truly matters."

Visit us in person or online at tidewaterbooks.ca 💕🇨🇦📚

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Pownal Street Press

08/14/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our May 2027 release: Bear and Crane: Room for One More 🐻🕊️

This is the debut picture book from author Susanne Coutts, a longtime elementary school teacher who often found herself creating structure in the middle of joyful chaos, much like Bear himself. That experience shaped this story about two very different characters learning that there’s more than one way to think, and more than one way to belong.

Beautifully illustrated by Sarah Shortliffe, this is a book about friendship, difference, and the quiet magic of making room for each other.

“Bear and Crane is a story that reminds us there is no right way of being,” says our founder Genevieve Loughlin. “It is a call to celebrate the unique qualities that make each of us special.”

📖 May 5, 2027 | $24.95 CAD, Hardback
Link in bio to learn more 💛

08/05/2026

Some stories change you long before you reach the final page, and this upcoming US title did just that 🥲

✨ Coming April 13, 2027 ✨

“Don’t Call Me Jotín: A Mother & Son Journey” by Abel Olivas is a powerful memoir about identity, family, and the courage to become yourself.

Before he knew the language for who he was, Abel knew the names he was called.

Raised in a Mexican American family shaped by faith, poverty, machismo, and silence, Abel spent years trying to reconcile the life expected of him with the life he longed to live. What emerges is a deeply moving story of self-acceptance—and the complicated, enduring love between a mother and son finding their way back to one another.

Abel Olivas has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The University of Notre Dame, and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Currently, he works as a high school Spanish teacher in San Jose, CA, where he presents his story in talks to the student body geared toward LGBTQ+ advocacy and publishes newsletters created by the school’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance, an organization he has advised for over twenty-six years.

📖 Don’t Call Me Jotín: A Mother & Son Journey
🗓️ Available April 13, 2027
💲$29.95 CAD | Paperback
🎨 Cover art by Erin Craig

Vermont College of Fine Arts

07/18/2026

Happy Birthday to our incredible co-founder, Genevieve Loughlin! 🎉💜

Whether she’s championing brave stories, guiding us through yoga and breathwork or leading with wisdom and heart Gen has a remarkable way of helping people grow into their fullest selves. (we even love your donkey kicks, Genny!)

As she turns another page today, we wish her a year filled with joy, adventure, meaningful connection, and all the beauty that comes from living with intention.

Happy Birthday, Gen—you make the people around feel like we really matter —and we’re so grateful for you! 🌿✨
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07/13/2026

Watch for our author, local Canoe Cove resident JoDee Samuelson on August 22nd, with her book Birth of a Hippie! 😁

07/13/2026

07/07/2026

Happy Birthday! 💛 Celebration post for our very own Ashley MacDonald! 🎉📚

Ashley is PSP’s Export Manager, and she brings so much heart, organization, and quiet excellence to everything she does.

In her role with us at Pownal Street Press, Ashley helps our books find their way into the world. From managing countless details behind the scenes to supporting our authors and team with thoughtfulness and care, she is an essential part of what we do. Her dedication helps ensure that brave stories travel farther, reaching readers and communities well beyond our Island.

But she is so much more 💕 marathon runner and trainor, home and school accountant, fashion ICON, and mom to three beautiful kids.

From the first tip sheet to the cupcake cleanup at the end of the book launch, our girl Ashley is behind it. Wishing you a birthday filled with laughter, love, good books, and all the happiness you deserve.