books ~ zines ~ mail ~ crafts
Snail Mail by Michelle Mackintosh, Hardie Grant Books, out now. Snail Mail is the kind of book us mail-lovers have been waiting for. It’s hefty, which you wouldn’t expect, as it’s not exactly about a million dollar-making activity, and really beautifully well-done. Snail Mail captures the aesthetically pleasing aspect of making mail as a hobby – how just…
Hey pals! Don’t mind this blip of a post, but I’d like to share that the newest issue of Static Zine (the DIY magazine I manage) is now available to purchase online, and it’s only $2! This body-posi, reflective and fierce issue features 25 contributors tackling incredibly personal stuff about bodies for the sake of…
Sea & Lake is a lovely stationery company based out of Toronto run by two seriously sweet and talented married ladies. Everything they do is better than the last great thing they did, but I gotta say, I feel like their Cards for Allies line is really going to set them apart. Cards are tools for…
We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielson, Tundra Books, out now. Stewart’s always wanted a sister. So you’d think that he’d be over the moon when him and his dad Leonard move in with his dad’s girlfriend Caroline and her daughter Ashley, who’s only a year older than him. But it’s not that…
This is Sadie by Sara O’Leary and Julie Morstad, Tundra Books. This is Sadie is a gorgeous children’s book made by a Canadian author/illustrator duo about a cute little girl with a big imagination, but it’s not just for kids; the illustrations will instantly intrigue any parent who’s big on decor and illustration (and those…
The zine I run, Static Zine, is launching its 11th issue this Sunday, and I’d love for you to come if you live in Toronto! Static Zine is a twice-yearly DIY magazine that publishes issues on themes. Each page is made by a different person in whatever kind of visual or textual expression that can be…
The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks, Sam Maggs, Quirk Books, Out May 12. Are you a fangirl? Are you thinking about if that’s the kind of term to define you? Do you have a daughter who’s a fangirl? Do you live out in the country and have spotty internet access? Are…