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Books for kids, teens, and adults that entertain, educate, and inspire. We are proud that for 25 years we have been publishing great books that matter.

Second Story Press was co-founded in 1988 by Margie Wolfe and three other women dedicated to publishing feminist-inspired books for adults and young readers. Our books are sold around the world, have been translated into over 50 languages, won many awards, and have been adapted for film and stage. Our list spans adult fiction and nonfiction; children’s fiction, nonfiction and picture books; and YA

fiction and nonfiction. We continue to look for stories that feature strong female characters and explore themes of social justice, human rights, equality, and ability issues. We have been very fortunate to work with organizations like Plan Canada International, The Canadian Civil Liberties Society, The Feminist History Society, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, The March of the Living, Literature for Life, Canadian Breast Cancer Society, The Canadian Ovarian Cancer Society, The Canadian Cultural Centre of the Deaf, Leave Out ViolencE, and Planned Parenthood.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to these CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, Spring 2026 selections!

Swipe through to learn more about these titles:

Take a Breath Olive Tran by Phuong Truong and illustrated by Christine Wei

Memory Stones by Kathy Kacer and illustrated by Hayley Lowe-Illustration

Run the World Like a Girl: International Women Leaders by Kate Graham

We’re so proud to celebrate these wonderful creators and their contributors to Canadian children’s literature, and we’re honoured these titles have been selected for the Spring 2026 shortlist.

06/02/2026

The Warmest Blanket in the World by Tamara Levine, Author and illustrated by Ellie Arscott is a finalist for the 2026 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Awards! 🎉

Established in 1976 by Sylvia Schwartz, The Schwartz Awards are the only Canadian literary award where students work together to choose winning books.

The Warmest Blanket in the World is a moving, multigenerational children’s book about activism, empathy, and family, and we’re honoured that it has been selected for their shortlist.

Congratulations to Tamara and Ellie!

05/28/2026

Today is World Hunger Day. 🌍 Let's think about the big picture.

"It’s important to donate money, food, or other resources to food banks or community gardens or community food centres—of course it is. But it’s even more important to recognize that these are short-term, stop-gap, band-aid solutions to the problem of food insecurity. More is required of us than making “shelf stable” donations. Consider volunteering at a local hot meal program—such as a soup kitchen—on a regular basis, not just Christmas Day, and take the opportunity to talk to people using the services, hear their stories, and recognize their humanity. Look for organizations that do anti-poverty advocacy work and serve broader community needs." —Dian Day, co-creator of Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge, with Amanda White

Read the full blog post by Dian on our website.

05/27/2026

Curate your collections now—June is National Indigenous History Month!

Let’s learn about and celebrate the rich histories, heritages, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

Explore books by Indigenous creators—empowering and beautifully illustrated stories in English, French, and dual language including Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe, Nishnaabemwin, Plains Cree, Mi'gmaq, and Blackfoot.

Before June hits, check out the collections of Indigenous books on our website and from Indigenous booksellers like Goodminds, Strong Nations, Massy Books, Iron Dog Books and Hannenorak in Canada, and Birchbark Books, Black Walnut Books, Paperbacks & Frybread, and ATCG in the US.

05/26/2026

Say hello to this cozy coven of YA witches in a fun new graphic novel series for teens: The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches, written and illustrated by Camille Perron-Cormier.

Coming this October—order now from your favourite bookseller!

Andrea’s first year at university gets off to a strange start when she discovers she may be a witch!

Andrea is nervous to start university in the small town of Willbrook. Introverted and shy, she’s living away from home for the first time and finding it hard to fit in. When Andrea meets Elaine and Sybil, they quickly welcome her to their group. Andrea might have finally found her people, but they have a huge secret…they’re witches—and they think Andrea is too.

As Elaine and Sybil teach her how to harness her powers, she finally starts to feel like she belongs. But the girls learn there’s another witch on campus, and this one might not have good intentions. Soon, Andrea learns that the world of magic is much bigger than she imagined.

"The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches is a funny, relatable, and deeply charming story. A perfect balance between teenage struggles and a dash of magic, this story makes me wish I was best friends with the girls in Rosemary and Toad. Readers will definitely want to follow along for more of their adventures!" —Vivian Zhou, creator of the Atana graphic novel series

05/23/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce Poh Poh’s Sword, a captivating immigration story written by Julia Hune-Brown (who based this debut book on a documentary she made about her grandmother for CBC radio) and vibrantly illustrated by Hayley Lowe.

Julie’s grandmother dances with a sword. She swirls and leaps to the sound of Chinese opera music. When she was young, Poh Poh left her home and everything she knew to travel across the ocean to North America—what they knew as Gold Mountain. The one thing she brought was her sword, but she did not use it to fight. She used it to forge a new life for her family.

Poh Poh’s sword will be available this fall on September 15, 2026.

05/20/2026

It’s Asian Heritage Month in Canada and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US!

We’re celebrating by spotlighting Second Story Press titles for ages 6-8 by Asian creators and stories that centre around Asian identity, family, and experiences.

Swipe through to learn more about each book!

Ten Cents a Pound by Nhung N. Tran-Davies

Alina in a Pinch by Shenaaz G. Nanji

Alina in the Deep by Shenaaz G. Nanji

Every Little Bit Olive Tran by Phuong Truong

Take a Breath Olive Tran by Phuong Truong

The Doll by Nhung N. Tran-Davies

In memory of Nhung N. Tran-Davies, all sales of her books from our website during the month of May will be donated to the Children of Vietnam Benevolent Foundation.

05/19/2026

Drum roll please! …

Welcome back Olive Tran in the third book of the Olive Tran Series, Luckily Ever After Olive Tran written by Phuong Truong and illustrated by Christine Wei.

Olive Tran is back and it’s her lucky day! For ten-year-old Olive, it’s the first time Lunar New Year and Valentine’s day overlap. Olive is sure this is a sign: it’s the year of luck and love! What could be a better time to play Cupid? With the help of her bestie Mia, Olive sets out to bring her mom and Mia’s dad together. They’re already friends, so that means they’re meant for each other! But not everyone’s happy with this match-making, and Olive has to consider the fact that, even with luck on her side, she might not always get her way.

Available September 8, 2026.

The Olive Tran early reader series has received incredible praise. Book One: Every Little Bit Olive Tran was a finalist for the Ontario Library Association's Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Award.

⭐️ “Joyful and celebratory... Ultimately, Olive’s story is one of community, courage, and celebration" —Quill & Quire Starred Review
“Cultural awareness paired with universal themes of teamwork and kindness." —School Library Journal
"Olive is a great example to young readers of being a leader, a community builder, and a friend.” —49th Shelf

05/15/2026

Rita Winkler, author and illustrator of My Art, My World, with her painting “Surrounded by Friends” has won the annual art contest for the upcoming 31st Annual National Supported Employment Conference taking place in Ottawa, Ontario Canada on June 9-11, 2026!

The painting, “Surrounded by Friends,” is an illustration of Rita and her DANI friends. Rita created this painting in response to an art prompt that was posted by ifdrawaweek, an online community which she really enjoys!

My Art, My World is a picture book that captures Rita’s enthusiasm, humour, and her love for the world through her great passion: making beautiful and fun works of art. The book celebrates art, friendship, disability, and self-expression.

Check out the winning painting on her Youtube channel!

Congratulations, Rita!

05/14/2026

A neglected dog brings two misfits together in this adventure for middle schoolers who love animals and a story where the kids take charge.

For Caleb, September is off to a rough start. His parents have split up, he’s moved to a new town, and—worst of all—he misses his dog. Valery is his new neighbor, but apart from being in the same class, they have nothing in common. Valery is lonely and hurt since her best friend abandoned her for a boy, and she thinks Caleb is just obnoxious. Under normal circumstances, they’d never be friends. But these aren’t normal circumstances.

There’s a hurricane coming, and Valery and Caleb are both worried for Lyra, their neighbor’s terribly neglected dog. None of the adults in their lives will do anything, so they hatch a plan to rescue her themselves, no matter how risky.

The Dog Heist by Dani Jansen publishes on September 1, 2026. Cover design by Katy Dockrill. Pre-order the book from your local bookstore! For ages 9-12.

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