The Rights Factory

02/18/2025

🚴‍♀️✨ Today’s the day! PEDAL PUSHER by Mary Boone - author is out now from Henry Holt Children's!! 🎉

This stunning new picture book tells the story of Annie Cohen Kopchovsky, who set out to prove what women can do by biking around the globe in 1894—despite not knowing how to ride a bike.

Get ready for a children's adventure book filled with grit, determination, and a bit of daring storytelling! 🌍💪

Available wherever you buy books!

02/17/2025

👻 Get ready for Buzz Books/Publishers Lunch's first horror panel on February 19! 🔪

Join Emily Hughes (Horror for Weenies) as she hosts an exciting discussion with four incredible authors and editors—including the remarkable Markus Redmond, author of BLOOD SLAVES. If you're into chilling reads or just beginning your horror journey, this panel is a must!

Sign up for FREE today: buff.ly/3QgCTRt

You won’t want to miss out on what’s coming next in the world of horror! 🩸

02/17/2025

Join us for Shall I Compare Thee: A Crash Course in Comps and learn which comp title rules to follow—and when to break them (responsibly, of course).

🗓 DATE: February 27, 2025 @ 1pm EST
💸 COST: $20

Don't miss out—register now 👉 https://buff.ly/3QkwiVY

02/14/2025

Certified s*xologist, media personality, and thought leader, Kaamna Bhojwani, is back with her exciting new podcast: S*x, Tech & Spirituality 🎙️💫 The first three episodes dropped on February 6th, diving deep into the past, present, and future of intimacy and how they're all connected.

Ready to explore s*x, spirituality, and everything in between? 🌐✨ Tune in now and don’t miss out on this fresh perspective!

Find more details on Kaamna’s website: https://buff.ly/3CQo70w

*xTechSpirituality *xualWellness

02/13/2025

We are thrilled to receive such a glowing review in the Literary Review of Canada! 📚✨

The LRC describes Saad T.Farooqi - Author's debut novel, WHITE WORLD (releasing March 2025 from Cormorant Books), as "...a prescient warning of a fractured global society that, with the rise of ideological extremism, may already be on its way."

A thought-provoking read that challenges us to reflect on where we’re headed. Grateful for the recognition and excited to continue sparking important conversations.

Read the full review: https://buff.ly/4guwDjD

Preorder your copy today: https://buff.ly/3QdRBIH

02/13/2025

Join us on February 18, 2025, at the University of Manitoba for An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Training with the incredible Myrna McCallum! Open to all! 🌟

Myrna, a lawyer, public speaker, and host of The Trauma-Informed Lawyer Podcast, will be leading this essential session for educators, student service providers, and advocates.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of trauma-informed approaches and make a lasting impact in your work.

02/12/2025

📚 Exciting news! 🎉 (AT THE) FREAK SHOW by Candas Jane Dorsey, a literary speculative novel exploring gender identity through the life of a nonbinary rock star and the lone survivor of a conjoined twin separation, has officially been picked up by University of Calgary Press! 🔥 We can't wait for you to dive into this powerful story. 🌟

Make sure to keep an eye out for this one!

02/11/2025

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that two of our books have been shortlisted for the Libbys! 🙌

Congratulations to A LETTER TO THE LUMINOUS DEEP by Sylvie Cathrall (Orbit Books US) for being a finalist in the Audio category, and to I'M SO GLAD WE HAD THIS TIME TOGETHER by Maurice Vellekoop (Pantheon Books) for making the Comics/Graphic Novels list!

Winners will be announced on March 5th! 📚✨

Celebrate the full list of finalists here: https://buff.ly/4huSAAu

02/10/2025

🎉 We are incredibly excited to share that Clara, a former associate agent at Olswanger Literary, has joined The Rights Factory team! ✨ She's on the hunt for adult upmarket & genre fiction with a unique twist—especially rom-coms, fast-paced thrillers, sci-fi, and genre-blending stories. Also open to select political & sociological non-fiction. 🖋️

📬 Clara is now accepting queries on Query Manager: https://buff.ly/3WT9eS5

Check out our website for more information on Clara's interests: https://buff.ly/4b7fmMx

02/07/2025

You won't want to miss this virtual panel on Wednesday, February 19th at 7pm EDT.

Sign up for free now: lu.ma/na0vaz0u

Our first horror panel is coming up on February 19, and you won't want to miss out! Hosted by Emily Hughes of Jump Scares and the book 'Horror for Weenies,' this panel will feature four amazing authors and editors discussing their forthcoming horror books. Whether you're a seasoned horror fan or just starting to explore the genre, this event is perfect for you. Learn more and sign up for free at lu.ma/na0vaz0u

02/07/2025

🚨 Calling all writers! 🚨 Join us at the Virtual San Diego Writing Workshop this weekend, where our very own agent, Kathleen Foxx, will be in attendance on Saturday, February 8th! ✨ Kat will be listening to pitches, answering questions, and offering expert guidance to help you take your writing to the next level. ✍️

This is a rare opportunity to connect directly with an industry professional and get real-time feedback. Don’t miss out! 🔥

More information about the pitch event can be found here: https://buff.ly/4gnLU5K

02/06/2025

Kyo Lee's debut poetry collection, I CUT MY TONGUE ON A BROKEN COUNTRY, is already making waves! 🌊✨ Featured in Quill & Quire's 2025 Spring Preview for Short Fiction and Poetry! 🔥

Get ready for this powerful, heart-pounding collection about reconciling with oneself and learning to love, through a youthful, q***r diasporic Korean lens coming from Arsenal Pulp Press on March 18, 2025 in Canada and April 8, 2025 in America. 📚💥

A search for love, I CUT MY TONGUE ON A BROKEN COUNTRY is a eulogy for the things we gave up to get here. It's an ode to tenderness. It blossoms and bleeds in your hands. And you won't want to miss it.

Find the full list from Quill & Quire here: https://buff.ly/40ZNRRs

Preorder your copy today: https://buff.ly/4aNpUzY

02/05/2025

Grief is hard to navigate, and finding the right words can feel nearly impossible. 💔 In her recent January 26th The Globe and Mail First Person essay, Beverley Ann D'Cruz shares wisdom on how sometimes actions speak louder than words when supporting someone through loss. 🌿

A must-read for anyone looking to offer meaningful comfort. 🙏💬
Find the full essay here: https://buff.ly/4jMbvIi

02/04/2025

💥 Big news! VROOM BABY DRIVER ZOOM, illustrated by Nancy Goulet, is officially on the way! 🎉

A fun, fast-paced board book that takes little ones on an exciting ride through the day of a baby, written by Lori Alexander and illustrated by the incredibly talented Nancy Goulet! 🚼✨

Coming Fall 2025, thanks to everyone at Charlesbridge Publishing! Huge congrats to all involved—can't wait for you all to meet this speedy, adorable adventure! 🚙💨

01/31/2025

🎧 Another phenomenal audiobook is out today from Tantor Audio: MESSENGER 93 by Barbara Radecki! 📚✨

In this gripping young adult story, M is thrust into a quest after receiving a chilling message from the crows: "In seven days, she will fall. As she falls, so do we all." Determined to uncover who’s in danger, M teams up with Gray, a Cree boy on his own mission to save a runaway Indigenous girl. Together, they journey through the city and into the bleak northern woods, seeking to understand the crows’ message while grappling with their own hopes and fears.

A thrilling blend of mystery and supernatural suspense that will keep you hooked until the very end. 🎧

Listen today: https://buff.ly/4hyJ7HQ

01/31/2025

🎧 The audiobook of THE DARKHOUSE by Barbara Radecki released this week from Tantor Audio and is ready for you! 🌑✨

Fifteen-year-old Gemma’s life on a quiet New Brunswick island with her father, Jonah, is anything but thrilling—until a mysterious woman arrives and sparks a chain of events that leads Gemma to uncover her father's terrifying secrets. As she tries to play matchmaker, Gemma stumbles upon Jonah's journals, revealing a hidden world of mystery, science, and dark truths that will change their lives forever.

Don’t miss this must-listen YA novel full of suspense, secrets, and dreams of a better life. Perfect for fans of mystery and coming-of-age stories.

Get it today: https://buff.ly/40HHD7g

01/30/2025

🎉 Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with All Lit Up Canada's 15 must-read books! 📚✨ We’re thrilled to see BLOOD BELIES by Ellen Chang-Richardson and SISTERS OF THE SPRUCE by Leslie Shimotakahara featured in this powerful list.

All Lit Up celebrates the 2025 Lunar New Year with new and forthcoming books by Asian-Canadian authors—offering something for everyone, from poetry to fiction to graphic novels and drama.

Check out the full list and dive into these incredible stories: https://buff.ly/40Ahpnb

Image Credit to All Lit Up.

Wolsak & Wynn Publishing Ltd

01/30/2025

BLOOD BELIES by Ellen Chang-Richardson is a powerful exploration of race, history, and belonging. In a recent interview, Chang-Richardson opened up about the stories behind their breathtaking poetry collection—released last spring by Wolsak & Wynn Publishing Ltd—and its impact as a third bestseller in Calgary. From the Chinese Exclusion Act to personal family histories, BLOOD BELIES weaves a narrative of resilience and hope.

Don’t miss this must-read journey through time. You can find the full podcast interview here: https://buff.ly/42h5P33