Groundwood Books

09/29/2025

We are excited to announce the tour roster for Canadian Children's Book Week 2026! Meet the 39 authors and illustrators who will be touring Canada in the spring.

Details: bookcentre.ca/blogs/industry-news/look-who-s-touring-for-canadian-children-s-book-week-2026

09/29/2025

🎤 WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett is out in ONE WEEK!

Hannah Montana meets Heartstopper in this story of a teen pop star on the run from fame who finds family, love and gender euphoria when they become entangled with a local band.

“A clear reflection of a very specific type of q***r experience that is often overlooked in YA literature.” — Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ⭐️

🎶 WAVELENGTH is out October 7th, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/wavelength?_pos=1&_sid=f07fb56ea&_ss=r

09/28/2025

BIRDS ON THE BRAIN is shortlisted for the 2025 City of Victoria Children's Book Prize! 🎉

In this second book in The Book Uncle trilogy, bird lover Reeni is on a quest to save her city’s bird count event when the mayor tries to shut it down. It's a funny, triumphant story for young readers about learning to advocate for both the human and non-human inhabitants of your community. 🐦‍⬛

Congratulations to author Uma Krishnaswami and illustrator Julianna Swaney! You can learn more about this book here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/birds-on-the-brain?_pos=1&_sid=9f5637441&_ss=r

09/26/2025

🪷 “A gleefully inventive tale that captures the provenance of one of history’s most famous poems.” — Kirkus Reviews

Inspired by Bashō's famous haiku, “The Old Pond," illustrator Lauren Tamaki paints a memorable cast of characters, bridging the story's traditional setting and its modern lesson about fame, inspiration, and art. 🐟

Written by award-winning author Caroline Adderson, A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS is out October 7th! Learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/a-pond-a-poet-and-three-pests?_pos=1&_sid=e1064f855&_ss=r

09/25/2025

Just a few weeks until these Groundwood Books publish! 🤩

🪷 A POND, A POET, AND THREE PESTS, written by Caroline Adderson and illustrated by Lauren Tamaki

🎸 WAVELENGTH, written by Cale Plett

🕷️NIGHTMARE JONES, written by Shannon Bramer and illustrated by Cindy Derby

☃️ COMMUNITY SNOWMAN, written by Deborah Kerbel and illustrated by Tine Modeweg-Hansen

🥊 THE BUTTERFLY’S STING, written by Abbie Harlow

🔭 THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE, written by Andrea Curtis and illustrated by Ana Suárez

💙 HOME FOR MARGARET, written by Denise Davy and illustrated by Bérengère Delaporte

Learn more about these titles here: https://houseofanansi.com/collections/upcoming

09/24/2025

Groundwood Books joins Wolsak & Wynn Publishing Ltd in bringing the story of Margaret Jacobson to readers of all ages.

HER NAME WAS MARGARET is a meticulously researched and compelling portrait of Margaret Jacobson, a homeless woman abandoned by the very systems that should’ve helped her. Margaret's story is a heartbreaking illustration of our society’s treatment of our most vulnerable, and should serve as a wake-up call to politicians and leaders in cities across Canada.

In HOME FOR MARGARET, a little girl named Emma is hiking with her mother when she notices a woman living in a tent. Emma wonders why she’s there, until Mom explains: “Some people have lost their jobs. Some people have health problems. No one chooses to be homeless.” This book features a sensitive portrayal of a person experiencing homelessness, serving as an age-appropriate conversation-starter.

HOME FOR MARGARET publishes October 8th. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/G5BL50WZu42

09/23/2025

Another STARRED REVIEW for the delightfully macabre, NIGHTMARE JONES! 🕷️

"Destined to creep out the most jaded of middle- and even high-schoolers. [Derby’s] smeary illustrations, often recalling Stephen Gammell at his most macabre, echo the gleeful darkness of [Bramer’s poems].” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ⭐️

🕸️ NIGHTMARE JONES is written by award-winning poet Shannon Bramer and illustrated by artist Cindy Derby. It's out October 7th, learn more here: https://houseofanansi.com/products/nightmare-jones?_pos=1&_sid=313b28f56&_ss=r

09/22/2025

Did you know that hope is more than a feeling, it's essential for our well-being? Discover how new science and ancient knowledge can help us face an uncertain world. ✨🔭

“Honest, authentic, and yes, hopeful, this will be a reassuring read for anxious kids.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

🪐 THE STORY AND SCIENCE OF HOPE, written by Andrea Curtis and illustrated by Ana Suárez is out October 7th, you can pre-order your copy here: https://ow.ly/Y7q850WYqrW

09/22/2025

09/20/2025

Today is , a day dedicated to tackle the global waste crisis by cleaning up litter and raising awareness for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future. Let's all do our part and ! ♻️

Illustrations from:
🌍 LOOP DE LOOP: CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS FOR A WASTE-FREE WORLD, written by Andrea Curtis and Illustrated by Roozeboos (Images 1 and 3)
🚚 KING OF THE DUMP, written by Tim Wynne-Jones and illustrated by Scot Ritchie (Image 2)