Northern Books

Northern Books and publications from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario

This unique collection of Northern Ontario books features short stories, narrative explorations, and creative works developed through intensive storytelling and publishing workshops. Each title reflects a participant’s personal and professional journey in creative writing, arts-based learning, and narrative development.

Showcasing emerging authors and storytellers from Northwestern Ontario, this series highlights regional voices, Indigenous perspectives, and the strength of community-driven publishing in Northern Canada. Each publication supports capacity building in the arts, storytelling skill development, and the growth of a sustainable Northern creative economy.

Available in Bookstores & Online Worldwide

These amazing books are distributed through major online retailers and independent bookstores across Canada, the United States, and internationally. By exploring this collection, readers directly support local authors, strengthen Northern Ontario’s arts ecosystem, and engage with authentic community storytelling from across the North.

The Jackfish Trail Challenge

The Jackfish Trail is broken, and so are their bonds. Can three clashing friends rebuild the path, unite their town, and save their friendship?

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The Centre’s Bright Future

Their beloved youth centre faces closure! A new teen leader must galvanise her divided team for a high-stakes fundraiser. Can she unite them to save their future?

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The Chat That Broke

In their private chat, a secret AI moderator is turning friend against friend. One teen knows the truth. He must unmask the algorithm before it shatters their friendship forever.

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Lena’s Strong Game

Lena feels her strong body sets her apart. But self-acceptance sparks a game-changing power! Can she help a new friend find confidence in himself too?

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Mona’s Secret Songs

When friends weaponize a music app, Mona fights back with a secret playlist of kind songs. Can her hidden melodies silence the hate and inspire a better harmony?

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Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg, Alex's True Goal invites readers into the world of a young soccer star grappling with a big decision. Alex is the fastest player on the Green Dragons, the team's shining hope for the championship. The cheers are deafening, his dad is proud, and everyone in town expects him to win. But beneath the roar of the crowd, Alex feels a quiet unease, a heavy weight that even scoring goals can't lift. His real joy lies in the quiet corners of the Sunny Paws Animal Shelter, a secret world of soft purrs and gentle yips where he finds peace and purpose. As the championship approaches, Alex faces an impossible choice: uphold everyone's expectations, or follow the quiet call of his own heart? Can he find the courage to define happiness on his own terms and prove that true victory isn't always found on the field?

Alex’s True Goal

Soccer star Alex faces a choice: winning or animals? When his heart calls to a different goal, he learns happiness is the ultimate prize. A heartwarming tale of finding your true calling.

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The Secret Scavenger Squad

No supplies? No problem! When a classmate can’t afford invention fair materials, a secret scavenger squad forms. Can they gather what’s needed in time and prove big dreams are for everyone?

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The Pantry Project

Kelsie cares about appearances, but a new classmate’s secret food pantry forces her to confront what truly matters. Will she help, or look away?

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The Pixel Mask

Quiet teen. Anonymous art sensation. When his two lives collide, will he unmask his true self, or let The Pixel Mask hide him forever?

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