East York Press

10/27/2021

12/16/2020

Thank you so much for all the orders so far! We've been busy fulfilling them to get to you in time for the holidays!

If you haven't ordered yet, there is still time! https://eastyorkpress.com/shop

12/15/2020

This is an update for those who purchased a copy of "Tänan Tontu" through an online retailer (not directly through our website).

A kind and observant reader noticed a printing error on copies that were part of the original print run. While you're welcome to keep those as an interesting collectors item, we'll happily send you a correct version free of charge when we receive revised copies (this will likely happen in January).

Our sincere apologies for this error. Please contact us at [email protected] and we'll make it right. Thank you for your understanding as we learn about these curveballs!

Never a dull moment,
Virve Aljas-Switzer

12/12/2020

Congratulations to our Holiday Giveaway draw winner, Heather O'Brien!

Thank you everyone for entering, and have a safe and warm holiday!

12/04/2020

It's a Holiday ! Enter to win a copy of our first three titles!
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- Winner will be drawn randomly on December 11

12/02/2020

As you're thinking of your holiday shopping, we wanted to encourage you to shop local. Here's a handy guide to help: https://www.not-amazon.ca/

A local guide of (mostly) user-submitted small businesses to support and cherish!

11/20/2020

Our books are now available!

As of today, all three of our titles will be available at many online booksellers internationally like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. In the coming weeks they'll appear on more and more sites.

For those of you in Canada, you can buy them at Amazon.ca or through our website at https://eastyorkpress.com/shop! If you order books through our site, we can sign them & write personal dedications upon request.

NOTE: We'll be delivering books mid-December. If you need them before then, Amazon or your local online seller may be a faster option. Thank you for cheering us on!

Shop English | French | Estonian | English French Estonian Tin Cans And String from 15.99 Noeuds De Ficelle from 15.99 Plekist konservikarbid ja nöörid from 15.99 Thanks, Frank! from 15.99 Merci, Marcel ! from 15.99 Tänan, Tontu! from 15.99 Once in a While from 15.99 De temps à autre from 15.99 ...

11/06/2020

Our third Illustrator Spotlight focuses on Toronto artist Dharmali Patel, who Illustrated "Tin Cans and String". Dharmali brought an incredible background in animation and illustration, and her images add a magical atmosphere to the story.

Dharmali is also offering custom artwork, details are in the attachments. Learn more about Dharmali at https://eastyorkpress.com/creators/dharmali-patel

10/29/2020

Here's the last of our exciting cover reveals (for now): Tin Cans And String.

Priya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their houses. Priya is devastated by the news that Jay and his family are moving far away. Using her resourcefulness, a few unraveled sweaters and a few thousand knots, Priya learns that a little distance can’t keep close friends apart.

Authored by Virve Aljas-Switzer & illustrated by the talented Dharmali Patel, be sure to pick up this charming picture book. Available very soon!

https://eastyorkpress.com/books/tin-cans-and-string

Tin Cans And String Tin Cans And StringAuthor: Virve Aljas-SwitzerIllustrator: Dharmali PatelPriya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their windows. Priya is devastated by the news that Jay and his family are moving far away.Using her resourcefulness, some unrav...

10/17/2020

Our second Illustrator Spotlight shines on Christine Walker Art, Toronto based painter and arts educator.

In the upcoming picture book Once in a While, Christine's joyful colour palettes and love of songbirds fit perfectly with the words that celebrate memories of people we love.

We wanted to share examples of Christine's process as she created these stunning images. You can learn more at https://eastyorkpress.com/creators/christine-walker

10/12/2020

We're proud to share the cover for our second picture book title launching later this year, Once in a While.

This picture book is for anyone who is missing someone they love. When we remember people who are far away, they never really leave us.

Beautifully illustrated by talented Toronto artist Christine Walker Art, each page features a unique songbird native to Canada. Cover design by Angela Melgaard Tomizu.

https://eastyorkpress.com/books/once-in-a-while

Once in a While Once in a WhileAuthors: Bromley Switzer & Virve Aljas-SwitzerIllustrator: Christine WalkerThis book is for anyone who is missing someone they love.When we remember people who are far away, they never really leave us. De temps à autreAuteures: Bromley Switzer & Virve Aljas-SwitzerIll...

10/08/2020

Creating "Thanks, Frank!" with illustrator, Robert Askew, was a fantastic collaboration. His creativity & artistry brought our vision to life. https://eastyorkpress.com/creators/robert-askew

09/29/2020

It's time for a cover reveal!

We're excited to present the first of three picture books launching this year: Thanks, Frank!

Meet Frank. He's a good boy...most of the time. Frank wants nothing more than to help. Even if he doesn't always accomplish what he intends, his heart is always in the right place.

Thanks, Frank!

https://eastyorkpress.com/books/thanks-frank

09/23/2020

Meet Bromley Switzer, Publisher & Co-Founder of East York Press - with another Q&A! https://eastyorkpress.com/news/qa-with-bromley

Q & A with Bromley Switzer, Publisher & AuthorWhat literary pilgrimages have you gone on?I’ve always been in love with Shakespeare. In my final year of undergraduate life, I studied abroad in England where the English department was affiliated with the Shakespeare Institute & classes were taught b...

09/09/2020

Get to know Virve Aljas-Switzer, Publisher & Co-Founder of East York Press with a fun Q&A! https://eastyorkpress.com/news/qa-with-virve

Q & A with Virve Aljas-Switzer, Publisher & AuthorDoes writing energize or exhaust you?A little of both. I’m a visual person, so I see chunks of a story play out in my head first. The tiring part is making sure that the words I put on the page help to convey the same ideas to a reader. The process...

09/03/2020

We've launched!!! https://eastyorkpress.com/news/weve-launched

Our website is live & the first books will be available very soon!