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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 Weeds and Walls

The Weeds and Walls

A new kid finds old messages in a forgotten garden. Can he reseed community where only weeds now grow?
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Where Dignity Grows
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Where Dignity Grows

Welcome to our first compilation of stories, a collection created with immense gratitude and dedicated to the work of Global Dignity Canada.
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Sarah’s Steady Note

Sarah’s Steady Note

Quiet Sarah's tuba is her passion. But when friends and family don't understand her steady note, can she find her own path and prove true…
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The Quiet Bird on the Sill
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The Quiet Bird on the Sill

His neighbor's mysterious daily ritual becomes an obsession. He must know her secret. But what if the kindest act is not to solve the mystery,…
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Proxy Friend
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Proxy Friend

What if your closest online friends were chosen by an AI? A teen uncovers the chilling truth: his school AI is manipulating his social life.…
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A Voice After Hours
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A Voice After Hours

His late-night radio show was safe, until an accidental broadcast aired his deepest fears. Now, exposed, will this shy teen finally find his true voice,…
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Eddie’s Secret Box
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Eddie’s Secret Box

Fire shatters Eddie's world. His friends hold the key: a mysterious secret box. Can its power reignite his pride and strength? A heartwarming tale of…
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The Robot’s Glitch and Daniel’s Courage
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The Robot’s Glitch and Daniel’s Courage

His robotics team's championship hinges on a critical bug. An anxious programmer, Daniel must brave his tough captain and internal fears to save their robot…
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The Canoe Tip
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The Canoe Tip

Elevating Indigenous Voices and Storytelling: The Canoe Tip—A Borups Corners Adventure Is the vast wilderness of Northwestern Ontario truly silent, or are we simply failing…
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This story is a proud outcome of the Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba storytelling program, an initiative spearheaded by the Art Borups Corners collective. The program is dedicated to fostering new voices and narratives from our region, ensuring that local experiences and perspectives find a wider audience. Through projects like "The Sakoose Compass," the collective provides vital arts-focused skill development, equipping emerging writers like Jamie Bell with the tools to share their unique visions.
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The Sakoose Compass

Gaming teen Myles faces wilderness survival in Northwestern Ontario, discovering nature's true strength beyond the screen.
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