Prairie Books Now ran a well written article on the graphic novel, including an interview with Bill Slavin by David Jón Fuller. The byline mentions the genre as 'Cli-Fi' which is the first time we'd heard the term, blending science fiction and climate change. I'm not sure who coined the term, maybe you [...]
Happy Friday! Emily here, with some happy news. Every year, the Virginia Library Association's Graphic Novel Diversity Awards celebrate graphic novels that feature diversity in all its forms, including colour/race, ethnicity/nationality, disability whether mental or physical, feminism, ageism, religion, forced minority and LGBTQ2SIA+/sexual orientation. We are so pleased to [...]
The Alberta Book Publishing Award shortlists have been announced. We've several titles shortlisted (yay!) as detailed below. Graphic Novel of the Year Alberta Comics Home Edited by Shea Proulx, Alexander Finbow, Emily Pomeroy ISBN 9781989754160 Price: $24.99 Available now King Warrior by Jay Bulckaert, Erika Nyyssonen, Illustrator: [...]
As we head forwards into 2022, here's a look back at everything we published in 2021 - and a special look at our latest Spinechillers release, Doug Bradley’s Spinechillers – The Collections – Edgar Allan Poe. This collection of works by Edgar Allan Poe was curated by [...]
The 2021 Alberta Book Publishing Awards are coming up! Keep an eye out for some Renegade titles on the shortlist, including ABC Monstrosity, Awkward Pause, Gothic Tales of Haunted Futures, and A Slug Story. The official awards ceremony will be aired live on the Book Publishers Association of Alberta's [...]
It's been a while! We're excited to return to the convention table next weekend at the Calgary Expo. We'll be there, along with creator guests Kyle Simmers, Ryan Danny Owen, Shea Proulx, Chase Kantor, Spencer Estabrooks, and Alexander Finbow. Catch us on Saturday at 4PM for a Spotlight on [...]
It's time for a news round-up! We’re excited and honoured to announce the acquisition of publishing rights to forthcoming Wheetago War graphic novel ROTH, from bestselling and award winning indigenous author Richard Van Camp (Moccasin Square Gardens, The Lesser Blessed), collaborating with acclaimed illustrator Christopher Shy (Dead Space, I [...]
We are thrilled to announce that Renegade Arts Entertainment will be adapting Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung’s award winning, non-fiction book Homes: A Refugee Story from Freehand Press. Author Winnie Yeung will write the graphic novel adaptation along with co-writer Nicole Wolf. Nicole will also be illustrating the [...]
The fifth book in the acclaimed Shame series, Hell's Flaw, is out now! You can join author Lovern Kindzierski for a digital launch with McNally Robinson Winnipeg this Thursday (June 3rd 2021), featuring a conversation hosted by Holly Halftone. Lovern will discuss the latest book, working with a legendary illustrator, [...]
Congratulations to Mandi, Hana, Claude and Taylor! Last weekend, A Slug Story was announced the winner of The Doug Wright ‘Egghead’ Award For Best Kid's Book 2021. You can catch some of the coverage from the Quill and Quire here, and from CBC Books here. A Slug Story is [...]
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