University of Toronto Press

06/03/2026

“After years of losing much of my faith in moral clarity and hope itself, Rabbi Rosove has the antidote. These essays suggest an elegant formula for a new generation of Jewish leaders, based on a foundational belief in Jewish decency and justice which can transform how we strengthen the Jewish people, as well as how we view our position in our country and in the world.” — Mayim Bialik, Actor, Neuroscientist, and Writer

In Finding Your Moral Compass, Rabbi John Rosove draws on timeless Jewish values (faith, humility, truth, justice, compassion, and more) to help us navigate the chaos of the 21st century.

Learn more about Finding Your Moral Compass: https://bit.ly/48RD9jv

06/03/2026

Born in postwar Port Colborne, a small town in Southern Ontario, L.R. “Red” Wilson was exposed early on to the value of family and community. This biography presents meaningful insight into Red’s thoughts on the fundamental matters that guided him on his extraordinary journey through life and his accomplishments which included serving as Chancellor at McMaster University, being appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1997, and beyond.

Learn more about L.R. “Red” Wilson, A Canadian Journey by Dimitry Anastakis: https://bit.ly/4u7cCHy

06/02/2026

"This is a most meaningful time to be in government. The world over, public sector leaders are searching for ways to ensure that their country will be among the few that will successfully navigate through an unprecedented period of change." - Jocelyne Bourgon

For the UTP LinkedIn newsletter, Jocelyne Bourgon, the first woman Clerk of the Privy Council, shares insight into her new book, A Public Servant's Voice: https://bit.ly/49zW2YA

Institutional memories matter. They distill ideas from past experiences so that they can be operationalized in new and different circumstances.

06/01/2026

Join authors Walter S. DeKeseredy and Martin D. Schwartz for an online webinar on June 22, 2:30 pm EST for a timely discussion on the inequity and misogyny that women athletes face in professional sports. The authors will discuss their new book, Sport and Violence Against Women.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4unHzHf

The book explores the political, economic, and organizational factors that sustain these harmful dynamics, and offers an essential read for scholars, policymakers, journalists, and athletic enthusiasts in order to call for action to end violence against women in sport.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PAZ4VB



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05/28/2026

For Whitlam’s Berlin Tours, Johnny Whitlam interviews Samuel Clowes Huneke about his new book I Will Not Abandon You: Q***r Women in N**i Germany.
In their discussion, the two discuss laws that criminalize homosexuality, Weimar-era q***r magazines, and more.
Listen to the full interview here: https://bit.ly/49BK28R

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You can pick up I Will Not Abandon You by Samuel Clowes Huneke here: https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487554347(not an affiliate link - I just ...

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Caroline Schuster, winner of the 2026 Kate Browne Creativity in Research Award for Forecasts: A Story of Weather and Finance at the Edge of Disaster! A powerful story of climate risk, insurance, and one family's resilience in Paraguay.

This award recognizes scholars who demonstrate unusual creativity in the work of an original research project. As the award committee highlights, Forecasts takes "a seemingly mundane story of a sesame farmer in Paraguay and connects it to the global world of finance, through stories of climate risk and insurance." The impact of this work spans from significant adoption in academic curricula to an invitation to testify before the Australian Government's Committee on the Impact of Climate Risk.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/3Prrz8h

05/26/2026

In honour of Jewish Heritage Month, UTP recognizes the broad range of vibrant writers in the Jewish community sharing vulnerable family stories and highly researched historical narratives.

Some titles include:
- Finding Your Moral Compass, an exploration of Jewish identity and values
- Stained Glass, a deeply personal and intellectually rich exploration of Jewish life in Europe
- Two Roses, the story of a young girl and her aunt evading deportation and surviving years of forced labour in World War II
- I Will Not Abandon You, a look into the lesser-known story of le***an activists in N**i Germany

Find the full reading list and select journal articles in our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3Pyy610

05/25/2026

How did elite women in late-nineteenth century Canada navigate a world that was rapidly changing around them?

Carman Miller's The Black Box: Lady Bessie Borden’s Family, 1863–1956 uncovers the private and public lives of four generations of Borden women who helped shape imperial Canada from the inside out. Drawing on rare archival material, this compelling collective biography offers scholars of sociology, political science, and cultural history an invaluable lens through which to examine class, gender, and social power in imperial Canada.

Explore the archival record that redefines elite identity, social stratification, and institutional power: https://bit.ly/42nmyk4

05/22/2026

“This engaging translation is a breath of fresh air that reveals the dynamic spirit of classical Muslim thought. Compelling reading for students and specialists alike.”
—Ebrahim Moosa, University of Notre Dame

In the late 11th century, renowned Hanafi scholar Abu Yusr al-Pazdawi wrote Kitab Usul al-Din, a foundational theological treatise that became one of the most celebrated works in Muslim history; this book presents its first English translation. Through accessible, dialogical discussions of core questions—Why did God create us? What happens after death? What makes a good person? Does God love us?—al-Pazdawi introduces readers to central issues in Islamic theology and invites them to draw their own conclusions.

Discover Theology in Thirty-Six Dialogues: https://bit.ly/4npnFJn

05/22/2026

“Cassen, who serves as director of the Center for the Study of Anti-Jewishness at Brandeis University, brings a unique perspective – shaped by her experiences as a European transplant to the United States and as a grandchild of Holocaust survivors with a highly unusual wartime story – to this most worthwhile read.”

Judy Maltz’s review of Stained Glass: A Reflective History of Antisemitism by Flora Cassen is live at Haaretz.com.

Read the full article, 'Not a Static Concept': Why Modern Antisemitism Defies Definition: https://bit.ly/4942Sp2