Karen Bass 🇺🇦
@karenbassYA
Cdn YA writer. Cdn Crime Writers Best Juv/YA Crime Book finalist. 2x winner, Geoffrey Bilson historical award. Loves reading, travel. Rep'd by @StaceyKondla
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The #solareclipse has come and gone!
#HamOnt , donate your ISO safety solar eclipse glasses to us. HPL and McMaster Physics & Astronomy have teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Hamilton Centre to collect, redistribute and keep out of landfills. hpl.ca/solar-eclipse
If we don't invest in Canadian stories, they will cease to be written. #Budget2024 may be the last chance for this government to fulfill its promise to increase funding for writers & publishers. Pascale St-Onge & Chrystia Freeland, the pen is in your hand ✍️ bit.ly/increase-cbf-p…
This year, lawmakers in more than 15 states have introduced bills to impose harsh penalties on libraries or librarians.
In Missouri, the graphic novel of Margaret E Atwood’s #TheHandmaidsTale was banned because a single panel was in violation of a 2022 law. seattletimes.com/entertainment/…
Cdns will be hearing a lot about carbon pricing in the coming weeks.
First, climate action is essential. We must strengthen, not degrade, 🇨🇦's climate policy.
Second, there's a very good (80%!) chance the tax will make your household better off.
Here's why:
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#Hamont UT Scavenger Hunt! We've hidden five signed copies of Unthinkable at generous local businesses around #Hamilton . Starting Wednesday, watch your social feeds for clues and/or locations where you'll find your copy! At Bay Press #uthinkable #canlit #thriller
Something lovely to share today. My publisher is giving away five copies of A World of Love. I find the art by Chris Lyles Designs incredibly cheering. Enter here: penguinrandomhouse.ca/contest/3121/w…
Last week’s Federal Court decision provides further evidence of a copyright regime that is in dire need of repair. Reform is long overdue.
Justin Trudeau François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 Pascale St-Onge #cdnpoli #IValueCdnStories
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From the Literary Press Group: 'It is time to restore meaning to the phrase “copyright-protected works.” It is time to ensure real protection of the rights of Canada’s creators and publishers.' François-Philippe Champagne (FPC) 🇨🇦 Pascale St-Onge #cdnpoli #IValueCdnStories lpg.ca/news/13321905
📚✨ @KarenBassYA's storytelling is a journey into the heart of Canadian YA fiction! 🇨🇦💫 'Graffiti Knight' and 'Uncertain Soldier' are literary gems that deserve a spot on your bookshelf. 🏆🌈 Have you delved into her world? Share your thoughts! 💬📖 #KarenBass #BookMagic 📚🌟
It’s PLR day! If you’re a Canadian author or illustrator do get your books registered! Thank you, Canada Council for the Arts! publiclendingright.ca/sign-up