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Roots Before Branches

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about growth—not just the kind that fills calendars and expands queues, but the kind that deepens roots and strengthens the foundation of what we’re building together here at Chicken House Press.

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“Sticks and Stones” Makes Waves on CBC Radio One!

I’m thrilled to share that the latest CHP anthology, Sticks and Stones, was featured on CBC Radio One's Ontario Morning on June 25th. Host Nav Nanwa welcomed editor and Grey-Bruce resident E. Yvonne Pelletier for an insightful conversation about how this new collection of short fiction rethinks the old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones” and uses words to explore themes of trauma, healing, and human resilience.

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S’more Than Just a Ghost Story: “Makenzie’s Ring” Illuminates Friendship and Courage

Chicken House Press is thrilled to announce the release of Makenzie's Ring, a mesmerizing middle grade novel by debut middle-grade author Teri Stevens. This enchanting summer camp mystery becomes available May 1, 2025, at Chicken House Press, Barnes & Noble, and all other major online retailers. Digital editions will be available for Kindle, Kobo, and Nook.

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