Polar Expressions Publishing

07/24/2024

Happy July! Hope you are enjoying your summer. The deadline for our summer writing contests for writers of all ages is one week away. Have you written a poem or short story you would like to share?
Visit our website to submit your entry https://polarexpressions.ca/SubmitEntryOnline.html or https://polarexpressions.ca/SummerContests.html for details.

Do you want to read previous winning entries? A link to excerpts can be found below each published collection (Adobe Reader required) on our SHOP page.

12/01/2023

Happy December!
For this month’s book draw, let's do something different. Please share what you are currently reading and which book (available from our online shop) you would choose if you won. In the spirit of this season of giving, FIVE participants will be randomly selected to receive their stated book of choice.
(Please check the comments next Tuesday to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on December 5th.)
Happy reading and writing!

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11/24/2023

We are so pleased to announce the winners of our 16th annual national summer writing contests for all ages. Congratulations to the final prize winners and all those published. And a giant thanks to all those who shared their work with us, the teachers and librarians who shared this opportunity, and the families who supported us (and their loved ones) in this endeavour.
These magnificent collections have just arrived. We will begin the process of packing and shipping prizes and pre-orders (and then Canada Post needs five to ten business days to deliver them). You can expect to receive your order or prize by December 11th (please contact us on the 11th if you haven't).
If you didn't pre-order, visit our SHOP page to get your copy today. There are a limited number of copies remaining. And we suggest ordering by December 11th if you hope to receive it by Christmas.

11/01/2023

Happy November!
For this month’s book draw, share a reading or writing tip you have learned or discovered. One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments next Monday to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on November 6th.)
P.S. Our favourite tip is to set a small goal for consistency, such as to write one sentence a day or read one page a day; often, momentum will be triggered and you will do more!
Happy reading and writing!

10/01/2023

Happy October!
For this month’s book draw, share what book you are currently reading or intend to read this month.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on October 4th.)
Happy reading and writing!

09/01/2023

Happy September and TGIF!
For this month’s book draw, share how much reading and/or writing (per your preference) you did this summer:
1) a ton
2) more than you expected
3) average
4) less than you had hoped
5) hardly any!
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments on the weekend to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on September 5th.)
Enjoy the long weekend. Happy reading and writing this month!

08/01/2023

Happy August! We hope you are having a lovely summer so far!
For this month’s book draw, share a summer read you recommend (maybe it has a vacation theme or is simply perfect for reading while relaxing outside).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments on the weekend to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on August 4th.)
Happy reading and writing this month!

07/31/2023

Good morning! Today is the deadline for our annual all-ages poetry and short-story writing contests. There is still time to submit your entry on our website!

SUMMER Poetry and Short-Story Contests (all ages): July 31, 2023 STUDENT CONTESTS: Student Poetry Contest (Grades K-12): November 30, 2023 Student Short-Story Contest (Grades K-12): November 24, 2023

07/04/2023

Happy July! We hope you all had a wonderful Canada Day and got to enjoy the long weekend!
For this month’s book draw, share a book by a Canadian author that you read recently or intend to read this summer.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments on the weekend to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to the winner in a comment on July 7.)
Happy reading and writing this month!

06/01/2023

Happy June! We hope you are all keeping healthy and safe and able to enjoy some warmer weather and sunnier skies.
For this month’s book draw, share with everyone your favourite writing tip. It can be one of your own or one you heard about and have found useful.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments on the weekend to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment on June 5th.)
Happy reading and writing this month!

06/01/2023

We are so pleased to announce the winners of our 17th annual national student writing contests. Congratulations to the final prize winners and all those published. And a giant thanks to all the students who shared their work with us, the teachers who shared this opportunity, and the parents who supported us (and their children) in this endeavour.
These magnificent student collections have arrived. We are in the process of shipping prizes and pre-orders (and then Canada Post needs to deliver them). You can expect to receive your order or prize by June 23rd.
If you didn't pre-order, visit our SHOP page to get your copy today. There are a limited number of copies remaining.

05/01/2023

Happy May! Are you fans of CBC Canada Reads?
For this month's book draw, share with us if you have had the chance to read any of this year's selections. If you have read one, would you have considered it for a prize? If you have read more than one, go ahead and rank them! If you haven't had the chance to read any of the five, post which of the five books you are most interested in reading.
Here is how they ranked in the debate:
1. Ducks by Kate Beaton (the final winner)
2. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (runner-up)
3. Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah
4. Greenwood by Michael Christie
5. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will mention the winner in a comment. Wishing you all a lovely May!

04/01/2023

Happy first of April (no fooling!). It's cool and rainy, but the sun is peeking through, and it's making me feel hopeful that warmer weather is on the way. How is it where you are?
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have recently read and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in about four days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment.)

03/01/2023

Happy first of March! The word is that spring is near, but it doesn't feel at all springlike with the snow currently falling on my poor newly planted flowers (oops! I was a bit too eager for it to arrive).
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have recently read and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will post the winning name as well as reply to the winner in a comment.)
Happy reading and writing this month!

02/01/2023

Happy February! January felt colder and snowier than usual here in British Columbia (not sure if it actually has been colder - feelings are not facts lol). I'm hoping February brings a little early spring our way!
For this month's book draw, share with us something you've recently read or something you're looking forward to reading this month.
I just finished the novella Foster by Claire Keegan and can highly recommend it. It was a very touching story told beautifully.
One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will mention the winner in a comment. Wishing you all a lovely week!

01/03/2023

Happy New Year! I don't know about you, but I am finding it hard to get back into work mode today (which is why I'm a little late posting this 😀 - sorry).
For this month's book draw, share with us your reading or writing goals for the year. For example, are you participating in any reading or writing challenges? Do you plan ahead what you'll read for the month or do you prefer to choose what suits your mood?
One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will mention the winner in a comment.

12/01/2022

Hello! The latest three collections arrived this afternoon!
Congratulations to final prize winners and all those published! http://polarexpressions.ca/ContestResults/ContestResults2022.pdf. We have started packing pre-orders and prizes. Everything will be shipped by Monday, December 5th. Canada Post then takes around five to ten business days to deliver.
If you haven't received your order or prize by December 20th, please contact us. We hope you love the book(s).
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

12/01/2022

Happy first of December! The last month of the year. Wow! We hope you are staying safe and finding time to write or relax with a good book.
For this month's book draw, share with us how your year has been with regards to reading or writing. Are you reading more or less than usual? Have you developed some great habits you hope to continue and build on next year?
One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop. (Our summer contest collections are in transit and will be released as soon as they arrive in the next few days.)
Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will mention the winner in a comment.

11/01/2022

Happy first of November! This year is flying by. We hope you are staying safe and finding time to write or relax with a good book.
With Remembrance Day approaching, for this month's book draw, share with us a nonfiction book, memoir, or historical novel set during war time that you enjoyed or are looking forward to reading.
One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments later in the week to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will mention the winner in a comment.)

10/01/2022

Happy first of October! We hope you are all staying healthy and finding time to read and write. For this month's book draw, share with us a book by an Indigenous author that you are reading, have read recently, or want to read.
One participant will be selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in about four days to see if you have won - we are not able to contact you directly so will reply to your comment as well as mention the winner in a new comment).

09/01/2022

Happy first of September!
For this month’s book draw, share with us if you have made the switch to reading ebooks or are primarily reading paper copies.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop. Please check the comments to see if you have won—we are not able to contact anyone directly so will tag the winner in a comment on September 5th.
Happy reading and writing this month!

08/01/2022

Happy first of August!
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have read recently and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
Two participants will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop. (We went on holiday last month and completely forgot to do a book draw so will make up for it this month. Apologies!)
Please check the comments to see if you have won—we are not able to contact anyone directly so will tag the winners in a comment on August 5th.
Happy reading and writing this month!

06/01/2022

Can you believe it is already June? We hope you are all healthy and safe.
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have recently read and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments on the weekend to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment on June 4th.)
Happy reading and writing this month!

05/31/2022

We are so pleased to announce the winners of our 16th annual national student writing contests. Congratulations to the final prize winners and all those published. And a giant thanks to all the students who shared their work with us, the teachers who shared this opportunity, and the parents who supported us (and their children) in this endeavour.
These magnificent student collections arrived today. We have started the process of shipping prizes and pre-orders (and then Canada Post needs to deliver them). Most items should be received by June 24th.
If you didn't pre-order, visit our SHOP page to get your copy today. There are a limited number of copies remaining.

05/25/2022

Sixteen-year-old Naila Moloo, a past writer for Polar Expressions, has published her second book, Chronicles of Illusions: Bound by Dreams, which is already placing across magical realism bestseller lists.

The book centres around two main characters: Anya and Ora, who try to solve the mystery of their brother Dax’s modified memory after travelling through their house’s secret athenaeum. From Ora having repetitive nightmares to ethereal music coming from the woods to hearing a man’s voice in their house at night, she and Anya know something is unravelling directly under their noses and it must be somehow connected to Dax. Ora and Anya are separated and forced to face their pasts, revealing secrets that threaten to tear apart what they have built.

If you’re looking for a fantasy novel where magic meets mystery, you can purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Chronicles-Illusions-Dreams-Naila-Moloo/dp/B0B19PBMLX/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651770954&sr=8-1

Chronicles of Illusions: Bound by Dreams

05/02/2022

Happy May! We hope you are staying safe.
For this month’s book draw, share with us what you are reading this month.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment.)

04/01/2022

Happy first of April (no fooling!). We hope you are staying safe.
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have recently read and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment.)

03/02/2022

It's still March! We had no participants to our first post, so we'll
try something different.
For this month’s book draw, share with us a book you have recently read and your rating out of 5 stars (5 = loved it, 1 = not for you).
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment.)

03/01/2022

It's March! We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe.
Lately, our thoughts have been consumed by the scary and sad events around the world. We are grateful we have books to escape to during troubling times or when we need a break from reality for a little while.
For this month’s book draw, share with us a fantasy or science-fiction novel you have enjoyed or are looking forward to reading.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won—we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment.)

02/01/2022

Happy February! For this month's book draw, share with us a book you've read or want to read with "love" in the title.
I recently read Love Songs by Sara Teasdale. It was a Pulitzer Prize winner in 1918. The language did not show its age other than the spelling of to-night, and it was lovely, simple, and thoughtful.
One participant will be randomly selected to receive a complimentary book from those available in our online shop.
(Please check the comments in a few days to see if you have won - we are not able to contact you directly so will tag the winner in a comment).