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Indie bookstores in St. John’s are the ‘backbone’ of the bookselling trade

September 19, 2025 Mahalia Ardis 0

A local bookseller has noticed a rise in local interest since Covid Mahalia Ardis/ Kicker News

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Words of reconciliation: Author sees power in children’s stories

September 28, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

The focus on Indigenous books is on the rise at libraries, and a local author is celebrating that. She thinks when children have access to these stories, things can change for the better.

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Loaning books and activities

March 30, 2023 Arlette Lazarenko-Segal 0

The Newfoundland and Labrador Connect Pass program offers a range of activities for library card holders.

Emma Craig is the regional librarian for St. John's. She says NL Public Libraries offer a variety of programs to foster children's literacy. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker
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Benefits of reading for kids

November 5, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

The earlier the better is the mantra for kids and reading.

Lifestyles

Word on the Street Festival returns to Lethbridge

October 2, 2018 Noorin Chatur-Muhammad 0

The Word on the Street Festival returns to Lethbridge for its 8th consecutive year to celebrate the written and spoken word.

Arts

WANL; have you heard of it?

March 15, 2018 Emily Lyver 0

The Writer’s Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador is a welcoming community of like-minded authors reaching out for more members across the province.

Arts

New writers debut in chilling new N.L. fantasy anthology

March 15, 2018 Emily Lyver 0

Local publishing company Engen Books is always looking for new talent, and its upcoming book launch showcases a variety of different voices from across Atlantic Canada.

Province

Libraries – more than just books

March 1, 2018 Joshua White 0

Local libraries are adopting modern methods.

Arts

‘Literacy isn’t a luxury’

February 9, 2017 Kicker Comments Off on ‘Literacy isn’t a luxury’

While supporting local literacy festival, book lovers protest new tax.

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