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Freecouver | The Globe and Mail
Article in The Globe and Mail about Freecouver: 101 things to do in and around Vancouver
White Pine Award Nomination
Cheryl Parisien's book, "The Unweaving" has been nominated for the 2022 White Pine Award
J.W. Dafoe Book Prize Nomination
Tim Martin's book, "Unwinnable Peace: Untold Stories of Canada's Mission in Afghanistan" has been longlisted for the 2025 J.W. Dafoe Book Prize
Awfully Hilarious Books
Tidewater Press and the Whistler-based Awfully Hilarious Project are pleased to announce the launch of a new imprint, Awfully Hilarious Books
Supporting Women’s Para Hockey Canada
Support Canadian girls and women+ with disabilities to participate in para hockey when you buy "Ice in Their Veins" using a promotional code
Supporting Grindstone Award Foundation
Support young female hockey players when you buy "Ice in Their Veins" using a promotional code—the perfect Christmas gift.
Celebrating Acadian Heritage Month
Colleen René's novel, "Nothing in Truth Can Harm Us," a reimagining of the Evangeline story, is on special offer for the month of August.
Celebrating Author Awards
Two Tidewater Press authors, Jenn Ashton and Joseph Kakwinokanasum, have been honoured in Indigenous literature awards
First Nations Communities READ 2023-24 Selection
We're very pleased to announce that My Indian Summer by Joseph Kakwinokanasum has been chosen as the First Nations Communities READ Young Adult/Adult selection for 2023-24 and will receive the PMC Indigenous Literature Award.
My Indian Summer Nominated for Two Major Awards
Joseph Kakwinokanasum's debut novel, My Indian Summer, has been nominated for two major Canadian literary prizes.
The Canlit Challenge
#canlitchallenge! We want book clubs across Canada to read more Canadian books. Find out how your book club could win free copies of the Canadian book they want to read next.
Teachers’ Resources: On Account of Darkness
Now available - free comprehensive Teachers' Resources package for On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport
Quill & Quire Review: My Indian Summer
My Indian Summer review in Quill & Quire, November 2022.
Atlantic Books Today: Imagined Truths
Atlantic Books review by Chris Benjamin for Imagined Truths: Myths from a Draft-Dodging Poet by Richard Lemm.
The Miramichi Reader: Imagined Truths
The Miramichi Reader review by Ian Colford for Imagined Truths by Richard Lemm.
The British Columbia Review: The Little Brudders of Misericorde
The British Columbia Review by Zoe McKenna for The Little Brudders of Misericorde by David M. Wallace.
The British Columbia Review: My Indian Summer
The British Columbia Review by Brett Josef Grubisic for My Indian Summer by Joseph Kakwinokanasum.
The Miramichi Reader – My Indian Summer
The Miramichi Reader reviews My Indian Summer by Joseph Kakwinokanasum, published September 2022.
Massy Interview: Joseph Kakwinokanasum
Rafael Zen interviews Joseph Kakwinokanasum about his debut novel, My Indian Summer, for Massy Arts.
Sport in Society Book Review
Book review of On Account of Darkness in the journal, Sport in Society, Volume 25, Issue 9 - September 2022.
CP24 Breakfast Interview
CP24 Breakfast talks to Ian Kennedy, author of On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport, about the problems with Canada's hockey culture
BooklyMatters Review
Bookly Matters reviews Ian Kennedy'snew book, On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport
CBC Windsor Morning Interview
CBC Windsor Morning features Ian Kennedy and his new book, On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport
Windspeaker.com Review
Windspeaker News features Ian Kennedy and his new book, On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport
CTV News – On Account of Darkness
CTV News features On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport by Ian Kennedy, published by Tidewater Press
The Miramichi Reader – On Account of Darkness
The Miramichi Reader reviews On Account of Darkness: Shining Light on Race and Sport by Ian Kennedy, published by Tidewater Press
The Globe and Mail – Ian Kennedy
Ian Kennedy, author of "On Account of Darkness" writes for The Globe and Mail about race and sport.
On the Edge with Andrew Gold Podcast
Hassan Al Kontar, the Man@the_Airport, featured on the podcast "On the Edge with Andrew Gold"
Vietnamese Boat People Podcast
Jolie Phuong Hoang, author of "Three Funerals for My Father", featured on the podcast "Vietnamese Boat People"
Untold Stories with Osama Gaweesh Podcast
Hassan Al Kontar, the Man@the_Airport, featured on the podcast "On the Edge with Andrew Gold"
The British Columbia Review: Imagined Truths
The British Columbia Review by Heidi Greco for Imagined Truths by Richard Lemm.
CBC Radio Mainstreet PEI: Interview with Richard Lemm
CBC Radio feature with Richard Lemm, author of Imagined Truths
Asian Review of Books
Review of "Three Funerals for My Father: Love, Loss and Escape from Vietnam" by Jolie Phuong Hoang in the Asian Review of Books.
Historical Novel Society Review: San Josef
San Josef reviewed by Jeff Westerhoff for The Historical Novel Society, 2021
The Ormsby Review: San Josef
San Josef reviewed by Valerie Green for The Ormsby Review, January 30, 2020
Janet Love Morrison on ELMNT FM Moment of Truth
Janet Love Morrison interviewed by David Moses on ELMNT FM Moment of Truth
The British Columbia Review – Man at the Airport
Man at the Airport by Hassan Al Kontar reviewed by The British Columbia Review.
BBC World Service Outlook: Hassan Al Kontar
Hassan Al Kontar, the Man@the_Airport, featured on Outlook, BBC World Service
The Guardian: Man at the Airport
Hassan Al Kontar, the Man@the_Airport, featured in The Guardian, UK, July 10.
Love Reading UK Review: Walking Away from Hate
Walking Away from Hate review by Joanne Owen for Love Reading UK
Love Reading UK Review: Man at the Airport
Man@the_Airport review by Paul Blezard for Love Reading UK
Quill & Quire Review: Man at the Airport
Man@the_Airport review in the July/August 2021 issue of Quill & Quire
CBC Radio On the Coast: Interview
Hassan Al Kontar featured on CBC Radio's On the Coast - the Man at the Airport and how social media saved his life
Hassan Al Kontar on As It Happens CBC Radio
Hassan Al Kontar featured on CBC Radio's As It Happens - the Man at the Airport and how social media saved his life
Digging Deep Podcast with Hassan Al Kontar
Man@the_Airport review by Paul Blezard for Love Reading UK
CBC News – Jolie Phuong Hoang
CBC interview with Jolie Phuong Hoang, author of "Three Funerals for My Father"
Inside NC: Jolie Phuong Hoang
Inside NC article on math professor Jolie Phuong Hoang's new book "Three Funerals for My Father: Love, Loss and Escape from Vietnam," published September 30, 2021
CBC Books: Three Funerals for My Father
CBC Books list "Three Funerals for My Father: Love, Loss and Escape from Vietnam" by Jolie Phuong Hoang, published September 30, 2021
Alaska Highway News: Hassan Al Kontar
Alaska Highway News feature on Hassan Al Kontar, the "man at the airport", now working in Fort St John with the Canadian Red Cross
Pique Newsmagazine: Hassan Al Kontar
Pique Newsmagazine feature on Hassan Al Kontar and his memoir, "Man at the Airport"
BC Bookworld Review: Man at the Airport
Man@the_Airport review in the March 2021 issue of BC Bookworld
Books & Tipples
Join author, scientist and former bartender Veronica Woodruff for an evening of discussion, readings and low-alcohol wine tasting.
Sparks of Hope for Women in Afghanistan
Join award-winning journalist Hannah Thibedeau, former ambassador Tim Martin and special guests for a fundraising event, "Sparks of Hope for Women in Afghanistan"
Tim Martin Speaking Tour
Details of author Tim Martin's speaking tour, Ontario, October 2024
Book Launch at Upstart & Crow
Join Emi Sasagawa for the launch of her debut novel, Atomweight, at Upstart & Crow, June 8, 7:00pm.
Book Launch with Massy Arts
Join Joseph Kakwinokanasum for the launch of his debut novel, My Indian Summer, at Massy Arts, September 29, 6:00pm.
Engaging and empowering youth against radicalization
Join Jeanette and Lauren Manning, authors of Walking Away from Hate as they take part in a panel discussion hosted by One World Strong.
GritLit 2022
Author Jolie Phuong Hoang will be reading in the closing event, Hamilton Writes, of the gritLIT 2022 festival.
Welland Public Library Book Club
Local author Jolie Phuong Hoang will be joining Welland Public Library as they dive into her book, Three Funerals for My Father.
Kingston Writers Festival: The Big Idea
Author and activist Hassan Al Kontar at the Kingston Writers Festival 2021 for The Big Idea: Addressing a Crisis
2022 Hamilton Literary Awards
Tidewater Press is pleased to announce that Three Funerals for My Father has been nominated in the non-fiction category for the 2022 Hamilton Literary Awards.
PNBA Tradeshow
Tidewater Press will be exhibiting at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Tradeshow, September 18–20. Special show offers will be available. Find us at Table 34, Bicentennial Pavilion Exhibit Hall, Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA.
Tidewater Press Named Global Certified Accessible Publisher
This Benetech accreditation is granted to those publishers who produce e-books that meet a full range of accessibility features required to support the needs of all readers, including those with disabilities and learning differences.
New Distribution and Sales Representation
Tidewater Press is pleased to announced new distribution and sales representation from UTP Distribution and Hornblower Group.
Man at the Airport with Alex Neve
Virtual Event: Author and activist Hassan Al Kontar in conversation with Alex Neve, former Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada on June 27.
Summer Reading Series: Whistler Writers Festival
The Summer Reading Series from the Whistler Writers Festival is back! Featuring BC and Canadian authors in the WWF first ever hybrid event.
Jenn Ashton a Finalist for the Indigenous Voices Award 2021
Jenn Ashton is a finalist for the Indigenous Voices Awards 2021 People Like Frank
UK & European Distribution
Tidewater Press is pleased to announced UK and European distribution for our titles.
Little Brudders of Miséricorde Book Launch
Author David M. Wallace launches his book, The Little Brudders of Miséricorde, on Sunday, April 24 - live in Montreal and streamed to Facebook Live.
Walking Away from Hate Book Launch
Authors Lauren & Jeanette Manning launch their book, Walking Away from Hate, on Tuesday, May 11, with Life After Hate’s Dimitri Kalantzis.
BCLA Virtual Conference 2021
Tidewater Press is exhibiting at the British Columbia Library Association's Virtual Conference, May 3–7, 2021, with a daily program of author reading and talks
Donovan’s Bookshelf Review: Three Funerals for My Father
"At no other time in history is this story and its underlying message so necessary" – Three Funerals for My Father reviewed by Diane Donovan
Hassan Al Kontar on CBC Radio
Hassan Al Kontar featured on CBC radio talking about survival and gratitude in this time of pandemic.
Podcast with the Man at the Airport
We're Not So Different podcast with Man at the Airport, author and activist Hassan Al Kontar
Globe and Mail Opinion: Lauren Manning
Globe and Mail Opinion: Lauren Manning on how Charlottesville changed her life and remembering Heather Heyer
Toronto Star: Interview with Lauren and Jeanette Manning
Tim Kelly of the Toronto Star interviews Lauren and Jeanette Manning, co-authors of Walking Away from Hate.
Midwest Book Review: Walking Away from Hate
"Powerful insights into white extremist thinking is fostered in the young" – Walking Away from Hate reviewed by Diane Donovan for the Midwest Book Review
Vancouver Sun Feature: Q & A with the “Man at the Airport”
Dana McGee's Q&A with Hassan Al Kontar, the Man at the Airport in the Vancouver Sun
The Chronicle-Journal Review for The Little Brudders of Miséricorde
Michael Sobota reviews David M. Wallace's The Little Brudders of Miséricorde in the The Chronicle-Journal
Vancouver Sun Review for Hangman by Julie Burtinshaw
Brett Josef Grubisic reviews Julie Burtinshaw's Hangman: The true story of Canada's first official executioner in the Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun Review for The Little Brudders of Miséricorde
Brett Josef Grubisic reviews David M. Wallace's The Little Brudders of Miséricorde in the Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun Review for Man at the Airport
Tom Sandborn reviews Hassan Al Kontar's Man at the Airport in the Vancouver Sun
Digits & Threads: Knitting Interview with Jenn Ashton
Kim Worker from Digits & Threads interviews author Jenn Ashton about knitting and her short story collectionPeople Like Frank in the Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Sun Review for People Like Frank
Tom Sandborn reviews Jenn Ashton's short story collectionPeople Like Frank in the Vancouver Sun
The Night Writer Podcast
The Night Writer Podcast from Christina Alagaratnam in conversation with author Jenn Ashton
A Writer’s Life Podcast
A Writer's Life Podcast from Heige S. Boehm in conversation with author Jenn Ashton
Podcast Conversation with Jenn Ashton
Latest episode of the JCV Art Studio - From the Dressing Room podcast features a conversation with author Jenn Ashton
Miramichi Reader Review for People Like Frank
Valerie Mills-Milde reviews Jenn Ashton's short story collectionPeople Like Frank in the The Miramichi Reader
Dystonia Awareness Month with People Like Frank
For one week, 1-7 September, all net proceeds from ebook sales of People Like Frank are being donated to Dystonia charities in Canada and the UK.
Jenn Ashton at Whistler Writers Festival
Jenn Ashton performs at the 2020 Whistler Writers Festival Literary Cabaret.
Authors at OLA Superconference
Authors Lauren & Jeanette Manning (Walking Away from Hate) at the 2021 OLA Superconference
Better Next Year Book Launch
Better Next Year Book Launch on Thursday November, 16 2023 at Massy Arts Society Vancouver, BC, Canada. Join contributing authors for this free event.
People Like Frank Book Launch
Author Jenn Ashton with guests Ranj Singh, Waubgeshig Rice and Isabella Mori.
Tidewater Joins ACP
Tidewater Press is pleased to announce that they are now members of the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP).
Tidewater Press at the London Book Fair
Tidewater Press was at the London Book Fair 2019.
Tidewater Press Joins ABPBC
Tidewater Press Joins ABPBC Tidewater Press is pleased to announce that we are now members of the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia. ABPBC is a provincial association of BC owned and controlled book publishing companies. […]
The Laughter Lab: Canadian Stuttering Association Conference 2021
Stuttering Stories: three authors discuss living with - and overcoming - dysfluent speech. For International Stuttering Awareness Day, October 22, 2021.
Canadian Stuttering Association Conference 2019
Canadian Stuttering Association Conference 2019
Toronto, October, 2019
Robert James O’Brien presented a workshop on vulnerability at the Canadian Stuttering Association Conference in 2019.
Watch Robert’s video diary on YouTube.
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National Stuttering Association Conference 2019
National Stuttering Association Conference 2019
Fort Lauderdale, July, 2019
Robert James O’Brien presented a workshop at the NSA Conference in 2019, jointly with his father, who travelled from Ireland for the event.
Watch Robert’s video diary on YouTube.