Second Story Press

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Second Story Press
Founded1988
FounderMargie Wolfe
Country of origin Canada
Headquarters location Toronto, Ontario
Distribution University of Toronto Press (Canada, US adult)
Orca Books (US children's)
Gazelle Book Services (UK) [1]
Publication types Books
Official website secondstorypress.ca

Second Story Press is a book publishing company located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [2] The company is focused on feminism, focusing on books featuring strong female characters and exploring themes of social justice, human rights, and ability issues.

Margie Wolfe, who co-founded the company with three other women in 1988, is publisher, owner, and president. Authors published by Second Story Press include Rachna Gilmore, Kathy Kacer, Joanne Robertson, Hana Brady, and Kathy Stinson. Second Story publishes both the Women's Hall of Fame series and the Holocaust Remembrance series of books for children.

Second Story Press is a member of the Association of Canadian Publishers, the Organization of Book Publishers of Ontario, and the Canadian Children's Book Centre. It also receives funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.

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References

  1. "Catalogue & Ordering". Second Story Press.
  2. "About Us". Second Story Press. Retrieved 2024-09-20.