Word Vancouver, Western Canada's largest literary event, is in full swing at several venues across the city this week. Granville Island Publishing, along with our authors Duane Lawrence and Gloria M. Allan, will be taking part in this celebration of the printed word on Sunday, September 27, when the festival moves to the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library. Stop by and see us at booth Va on the...
The Westender has just posted a lovely article about one of our Author's, Duane Lawrence, who will read from two of his classic books this Canada Day to launch a special summer book series in Stanley Park. Starting July 1 at 2pm and then running every Saturday until Labour Day, children can gather round in a shady spot near the Painters’ Circle to share in the adventures of Sammy Squirrel...
We are very pleased to have three of our titles recognized as finalists, in three different categories, for this distinguished award. A full listing of all the finalists for 2014 can be viewed here. Biography: Rufus Author: Colin Castle Publisher: Granville Island Publishing ISBN: 9781926991337 Education: A Path of Their Own Author: Lael Whitehead Publisher: Granville Island Publishing ISBN: 9781926991566 History: Dutch Gentlemen Adventurers in Canada 1811-1893...
Dr. John “Jack” Gillis It is with great regret that we announce the recent death of one of our authors, Dr. John Graham Gillis. Dr. Gillis died peacefully on December 30, 2014, after a long and transformative career as a cardiologist and historian in Vancouver. His voice lives on in two books, one of which is A Lovely Letter from Cecie: The 1907-1915 Vancouver Diary and World War I Letters...
In the Vancouver area and looking for something to do this weekend? How about an Urban Safari! Granville Island’s author Gary Oliver has provided animals to many movies you may have watched. Remember the 1990 film “Bird on a Wire” starring Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson? Well Gary supplied the Burmese python that was used in a scene with Goldie Hawn. To get up close and personal with some of...
As they shook hands and sat down across from each other in the stark office, Rufus knew that history was being made.... Lukin "Rufus" Johnston had become the first Canadian journalist to interview Hitler. Then he disappeared. Eighty-one years later, Colin Castle (Rufus's grandson-in law) has written a book about his life. He spoke to CBC1 Radio West's Jacquie Czernin about the mystery that surrounded his death. Listen to the...
A Path of their Own introduces the groundbreaking concept of "radical respect" as the cornerstone of compassionate parenting and the foundation for an enriched alternative education. When children are deeply respected — seen as they are, and not as we might wish them to be — they flourish, both emotionally and intellectually. Respectful parenting allows children to trust their own instincts and to pursue their individual passions and curiosities, so...
Existence—Science, Spirituality & the Spaces Between If you're in the Vancouver area next week, be sure to attend Brett Hayward's author event at Banyen Books, as he presents his new book, Existence: Science, Spirituality & the Spaces Between. This event takes place on Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm and is free with no registration required. You can find out more by clicking here. Banyen Books is located at:...
With the motherland being mentioned all over television and the internet lately due to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games, many may be suffering from soviet-fever.. If so, we've got the perfect thing to fulfill all of your Russian-related needs. Order your copy of "In the Company of Heroes" today, a thrilling tale of political intrigue and forbidden love set in wartime Russia. You can get your copy here!
Our new book A Yoga Jungle has been recently selected as one of the "Best Books for Kids & Teens 2013" by The Canadian Children's Book Centre!! This book takes children on a journey through a jungle where they encounter jungle animals and other aspects of nature. The illustrations demonstrate a series of yoga postures that will get children off their feet and participating! This book can be used by teachers in...
