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4 shorter books for a long weekend

by Lauren d'Entremont

Get a jumpstart on your summer reading with these books, all 200 pages or less.

#77 Holiday/History, Columns January 19, 2015 July 8, 2015

Finding her voice

by Joan Sullivan

Women’s personalities and achievements are often overlooked and effaced if the “official” history. Joan Sullivan highlights 3 books in which historical women tell their own tales

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There’s Something in the Water, coming to Netflix this March, directed by Ellen Page and based on the @fernpub book by Ingrid Waldron @iwaldron2165 - read more about the book here: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/there8217s-something-in-the-water

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Hideout Residency Program! Located in PEI, this is an opportunity for creatives (writers, artists, yogis, etc) to work on a project or take time to recharge. Scholarships available. To learn more; https://thehideoutpei.com/ #residency #writersretreat #readlocal

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Feb 20 is Day of Social Justice! Revisit our Feature on 'Expect the Unexpected: Voices from the North End' written by spoken word artist Guyleigh Johnson. Read the full article here; http://ow.ly/HYYO50ypZBv #africanheritagemonth #ExpecttheUnexpected @pottersfieldpress

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Rave reviews of @ConundrumCanada’s The Case of the Missing Men and The Cursed Hermit by Kris Bertin & Alexander James Forbes in The New York Times!

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Eric Walters, a children's and young adult writer, started I Read Canadian, “an annual event dedicated to getting kids to spend at least 15 minutes reading a book by a Canadian author. The inaugural day, on Feb. 19, saw participation from children in schools and libraries in every province and territory.” #ireadcanadian #readatlantic ...

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Sales of Canadian authored books have fallen fast. But no one can agree on why — or what to do about it.

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!! Leonardo DiCaprio will be watching There’s Something in the Water, Ellen Page’s new documentary based on Ingrid Waldron’s book on environmental racism in NS, from Fernwood Publishing. While you wait for March 27, read more and buy the book here: fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/there8217s-something-in-the-water ...

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A Concrete Bed, an exhibit put together by Bedford MacDonald House, a men's shelter in Charlottetown PEI, features poems from men who have lived at the shelter and have experienced homelessness. The exhibit is being shown at The Guild until Mar. 1 ...

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A Concrete Bed is an exhibit being shown at the Guild in Charlottetown. It was put together by Bedford MacDonald House.

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Introducing The Hideout Residency Program

Are you a writer, artist, yoga instructor, or self-care practitioner looking for some quiet time to work on your craft, dive deep into a project, or nourish your own practise? Hoping to get away for some dedicated quiet time free of distraction?

The Hideout Residencies on PEI is for folks just like you. Here’s how it works: Both the Hideout Cottage and The Tryon Suite are available for select dates each spring and fall for low-cost, self-directed residencies. Writers and other residents should plan to work on a project or engage in practise for a minimum of one week (6 nights). Residents will arrive on a Saturday afternoon and depart the following Friday morning. Both units feature queen-sized beds, self-catering kitchens, wifi access, yoga mats and props, space to write and practise, outdoor space, and access to trails and bicycles.

Because of the rural nature of The Hideout, residents should plan to have their own vehicle for the duration of their stay. In exceptional circumstances, transportation may be arranged for an additional fee.

To apply, get in touch to tell us about yourself, your project, and your preferred time slot. We’ll follow up with more information and you’ll have ten days to secure your spot with a non-refundable $150 deposit. The remainder of your fees will be due 30 days before your arrival.

We also offer one full scholarship to an emerging or established writer or practitioner with financial need. Get in touch to discuss accessibility questions and concerns. The scholarship deadline for 2020 is March 31. Please send us a short (up to five-page) writing sample (preferably related to your project), a short (250 word) synopsis of your project, and why being selected as a Hideout resident is important to you to:

info@thehideoutpei.com. Please include Hideout Residency in the subject line of your email. ...

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