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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 1d

Just Published!

Domestic life told in snippets of poetry lightly held, an affirmation of the wonder and pleasure of everyday life. It's the book of sentences!

Wherever books are sold!

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 2d

Canmore!

The CPL presents Bruce Hunter and Lorne Daniel in a very special evening of literature, poetry, and inspiration supported by Cafe Books!

Oct. 21 in the Friends Room, Drop-ins welcome!

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 6d

UCalgary Press is proud to be a Certified Canadian Publisher. buff.ly/ADYuAuB

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wereadab.bsky.social @wereadab.bsky.social · 6d

Check out what Alberta readers were picking up in September 2025! The latest Alberta Bestsellers list features titles from @durvile-shyba.bsky.social,
@newestpress.bsky.social, @ucalgarypress.bsky.social and more! See the full list here: buff.ly/HVzy6bL ‎ #AlbertaBestsellers #ABBooks #ReadAlberta

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rob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 6d

my short piece on the book of sentences (University of Calgary Press, 2025), along with a few excerpts, is now online at The Woodlot; / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @the-wood-lot.bsky.social ;
the-wood-lot.ca/2025/10/09/o...

On the book of sentences (University of Calgary Press, October 2025) and an Except

by rob mclennan I don’t hold too much stock in ideas of the muse, instead seeking the attention of craft. The working class farm-lad in me, I suppose: writing as simultaneous muscle and study, a bl…

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 6d

Ten days until the launch of rob mclennan's latest collection the book of via Plan 99 reading series at the Manx Pub! Featuring Montreal poet Stephanie Bolster and Guelph's own Zane Koss!

UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 7d

Richard W. Hill joins CHCH News to speak about Behind the Bricks and the history of Canada's first residential school.

Pain and history of Canada's first residential school explored in 'Behind the Bricks'

'Behind the Bricks' is a deep insight of what happened at the former Mohawk Institute in Brantford. Richard W. Hill is one of the editors, and he joined us with more on the history of Canada's first…

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rob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 8d

don't forget im launching the book of sentences (University of Calgary Press, 2025) in Ottawa next week at Plan 99 w Stephanie Bolster + Zane Koss, also launching new books! / @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @palimpsestpress.bsky.social @invisibooks.bsky.social
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the book of sentences

, notes on my new poetry title, available from University of Calgary Press,

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 8d

Behind the Bricks sheds light on the Mohawk Institute at the Western University Gazette:

<i>Behind the Bricks</i> sheds light on Mohawk Institute

Museum London hosted the authors of Behind the Bricks, where they discussed their research on the Mohawk Institute, Canada’s longest operating residential school.

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 9d

Ottawa! Mark your calendars for the launch of rob mclennan's latest collection the book of via Plan 99 reading series at the Manx Pub! Featuring Montreal poet Stephanie Bolster and Guelph's own Zane Koss!

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 9d

Victoria! Tonight!

Lorne Daniel and Joanna Streetly are joined by host Yvonne Blomer and Munro's Books to launch What is Broken Binds Us and All of Us Hidden!

Seven PM at The Kateen at Kwench!

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wereadab.bsky.social @wereadab.bsky.social · 13d

It's officially a new month and you know what that means—new Alberta published books! Check out all the great titles here: buff.ly/cNyveQZ @durvile-shyba.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social @newestpress.bsky.social

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 10d

Tomorrow! Lorne Daniel and Joanna Streetly launch new work at The Kanteen at Kwench with Munros books!

UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 10d

What is Broken Binds Us, one of CBC Books 34 Works of Canadian Poetry coming out this Fall! buff.ly/YL3mad5

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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 13d

Fairfield scavengers! Check these Little Free Libraries for What is Broken Binds Us bookmarks. (more pix on Insta)
Find a Gold Seal bookmark & claim my new poetry book from @ucalgarypress.bsky.social . Instructions on the winning bookmarks!
Full map of Victoria #LFL sites at victoriaplacemaking.ca.

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 14d

CBC Books Fall 2025 Poetry Preview features a whole bunch of great books, including What is Broken Binds Us. Check it out! buff.ly/YL3mad5

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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 14d

October is Book Tour month, right? I would ❤️ to see you at one of these events.

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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 15d

Huge thanks CBC Books for including What is Broken Binds Us in your fall poetry preview!
www.cbc.ca/books/34-wor...
@ucalgarypress.bsky.social #poetry #canadianpoetry #newpoetry

34 works of Canadian poetry coming out in fall 2025 | CBC Books

Here are the Canadian poetry collections we are excited about this fall!

www.cbc.ca

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 14d

Did you know that Mohawk Institute alumni had a significant place in the early development of London and of Western University? Learn more at the London Free Press:

Peace: The hidden Indigenous history of Western University's founding

Mohawk Institute alumni helped build Western University and made a significant contribution to London early development

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 15d

Victoria! Find a "golden bookmark" in a Little Free Library and win a copy of What is Broken Binds Us by
@lornedaniel.bsky.social!

Going hunting? Tag us in!

October event: treasure hunt for bookmarks! - Island Social Trends

Treasure hunt in Greater Victoria for bookmarks to win a free book organized by Greater Victoria Placemaking Network’s Pocket Places Project.

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 15d

Victoria!

Do you like poetry that sings the disruptions and emotional tremors that shape us, break us, and force us to grow, sometimes stronger, sometimes only different?

Come launch What is Broken Binds Us with Lorne Daniel and Joanna Streetly!

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wereadab.bsky.social @wereadab.bsky.social · 16d

This book list is just a small selection of books available, and we encourage you to continue to read books by and about these communities beyond today. See the book list here: buff.ly/kdX1ArY @aupress.ca @ucalgarypress.bsky.social #AlbertaBooks #ReadAlberta (3/3)

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Alberta Books - Read Alberta

Book recommendations for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and beyond. These titles feature Indigenous voices, histories, and hope.

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 17d

Richard W. Hill speaks to the Brantford Beacon on the release of Behind the Bricks:

www.brantbeacon.ca/confronting-...

Rick Hill stands before a podium and a set of press microphones.

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rob mclennan @robmclennan.bsky.social · 17d

Meet the Presses: a pre-H of a Night; i am reading tonight via zoom!
, virtual event, 7-8:30pm EDT : with myself, Salma Hussain, Shannon Lintott, Ágnes Cserháti + Dagne Forrest, / @meetthepresses.bsky.social @ucalgarypress.bsky.social ;
robmclennan.substack.com/p/meet-the-p...

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UCalgary Press @ucalgarypress.bsky.social · 20d

Today at McMaster University, the Wilson Institute and the Department of Indigenous Studies present Behind the Bricks, a book that tells the story of Canada's first, and longest running, residential school.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Events and Resources

Members of the McMaster community are encouraged to attend an event, take part in reflection, and join in this important journey of learning and reconciliation.

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