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150 Years Since the Assassination of Thomas D’Arcy McGee »
This Saturday, 7 April marks 150 years since the death of Thomas D’Arcy McGee, the youngest of the Fathers of Confederation. A brilliant writer, outstanding orator, and charismatic politician, McGee is best known for his prominent role in Irish-Canadian politics, his inspirational speeches in support of Canadian Confederation, and his assassination by an Irish … Read More >
Green Notes in the Field »
April is National Poetry Month. To mark the occasion, we asked Mark Abley, an MQUP acquisition editor and a poet himself, to reflect on how poetry fits into the press’s list.
Exactly twenty years ago, MQUP’s executive director, Philip Cercone, announced the birth of the Hugh MacLennan Poetry Series. It was a departure for the … Read More >
St. Patrick’s Day Reading List »
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve selected five titles from MQUP’s catalogue of Irish studies. Through analysis, essays, and poetry these books present an array of perspectives on the Irish experience, exploring history, identity, religion, and geography.
A Land of Dreams
Ethnicity, Nationalism, and the Irish in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Maine, 1880-1923
By Patrick Mannion
In … Read More >
International Women’s Day Reading List »
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ve compiled a reading list from our Spring 2018 catalogue. These titles—all written or edited by women—traverse the female experience across a range of fields including law, philosophy, art, and media.
Putting Trials on Trial
Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession
By Elaine Craig
In this thorough evaluation … Read More >
Elaine Craig Talks about Sexual Assault and the Courts »
Women Are Talking
By Elaine Craig, author of Putting Trials on Trial: Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession
Women are talking about their experiences of sexual violence and harassment. They are doing so publicly, unapologetically, and in enormous numbers. They are encouraging other survivors of sexualized and gender-based violence to speak out, advocating the removal … Read More >
Black History Month Reading List »
February is Black History Month. During the twenty-eight days there are events and resources encouraging Canadians to further participate in honouring the Black Canadian experience. MQUP has published a number of titles within Black Studies and African Studies, all of which contribute important perspectives and research. … Read More >
February’s Book of the Month »
Inspired by the February-March issue of Canada’s History, which will explore evidence of Norse Viking settlement in Canada, as well as the Vikings: The Exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum, we’ve selected two titles for February’s Book of the Month: A Grand Adventure and The Land of Feast and … Read More >
Book Tour – Running on Empty: Canada and the Indochinese Refugees, 1975-1980 »
Join the authors of Running on Empty: Canada and the Indochinese Refugees, 1975-1980 as they embark on a five-day tour this February. There will be stops in Orillia, Toronto, and Winnipeg. Formats will include presentations, readings, signings, and a panel discussion.
Spring 2018 Poetry Collections »
As we enter the new year, we’re gearing up for a new catalogue. Right on cue, the two poetry collections for Spring 2018 have arrived. Broaching the darker subjects of death and mental illness in respectively unique ways, Aidan Chafe’s Short Histories of Light and Sarah Tolmie’s The Art of Dying are the latest additions … Read More >
