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Bo, the Far-Too Polite Pirate
Broken Keys Publishing & Press is proud to announce we will very soon be adding James MacIntyre's Bo, the Far-Too Polite Pirate (with illustrations by Marina Kondrakhina) to our library! Bo, the Far-Too Polite Pirate is a story about a young boy who was born into a family of pirates. He enjoys tall tale pirate adventure stories and songs they share but when he goes out on an actual pirate attack. He soon discovers "The Pirate Life" is not for him. He fails miserably at b

Broken Keys Publishing
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Introducing Muriel Davies
Broken Keys Publishing is proud to announce another author joining our incredible roster of stellar literary talents, under the Broken Keys Publishing - KIDS! imprint! Muriel Davies retired from teaching at McDowell Elementary in Shawville and now pursues many interests. She enjoys hiking, yoga, reading, playing bridge & scrabble online, gardening & crafting, and of course seeing her grandchildren Alex and Laura. Muriel has collaborated with illustrator Tina Michaud on thes

Broken Keys Publishing
Nov 13, 20251 min read


New Release! Kids and Nutrition: It's a Tricky Dance
This book came about because two wee girls, ages 8 and 6, love to eat healthy food. Tatiana and Zofia (Zo Zo) really did go to the Cuban Mix Food Truck in downtown Almonte, Ontario for lunch with Grandma Fairy Lilly. Fairy Lilly always knew that the girls ate healthy and were attentive to how much junk food they put in their bodies. Their mommy, Amanda, and Daddy Mark had taught them early how food affects mood & body connection. While Tatiana and Zo Zo were describing why th

Broken Keys Publishing
Oct 28, 20251 min read


CTV Morning Live with Maria Zamfir, PhD
Join CTV Morning Live host Melissa Lamb as Maria Zamfir, PhD talks about their childrens' colouring and learning book series. The Brain...
Michel Weatherall
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Exploring Fun and Education with Dr. Maria Zamfir's New Learning and Colouring Books on CTV Morning Live
Wednesday, August 6th, at 8:30am, tune into CTV Morning Live as Broken Keys Publishing's very own Dr. Maria Zamfir talks about her latest...

Broken Keys Publishing
Aug 1, 20251 min read


The Wild West of Publishing
We are witnessing the evolution of this entire market, from writing, printing, publishing, to retail. The Wild West of American history,...

Broken Keys Publishing
Feb 1, 202511 min read


Grand Opening - The Book's Better Bookshop
The writing has been on the wall for some time now! The tides of retail bookshops are changing! We are seeing the return to the small...

Broken Keys Publishing
Oct 12, 20243 min read


BKP Titles: Expand Your Library with the Latest Additions at Westboro Books
Broken Keys Publishing's titles are beginning to make their way into Westboro Books, marking an exciting collaboration that brings...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jul 6, 20243 min read


Meet Dr. Maria Zamfir at Indigo - Kanata on July 6th for an Exclusive Book Signing Event!
Dr. Maria Zamfir and Dr. Marion Von Horn are at it again! Volume 2 - How We Feel - is now available! The follow-up to their successful...
Michel Weatherall
Jun 25, 20241 min read


Are Hardcover Books Making a Comeback in Publishing?
Broken Keys Publishing, Broken Keys Publishing - KIDS, and Broken Keys Publishing & Press are proud to announce we are now in a position...

Broken Keys Publishing
Jun 23, 20241 min read


When It Rains It Pours
When it rains it pours, and when it pours all rivers lead to the ocean! The first quarter of 2024 has been a tumultuous time with a great...
Michel Weatherall
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Top Can't-Miss Summer Events from Broken Keys Publishing
June 3rd saw the release of Jihan Hemod newest collection of poetry - Tidal Blooms (Tidal Blooms is another Sustainable Publishing title...
Michel Weatherall
Jun 20, 20242 min read


How We Feel: The Brain Colouring and Learning Book, Vol. 2
The Brain Colouring and Learning Book, Volume 1, released October 2023, is now available at Indigo: Pinecrest Indigo: Kanata Indigo:...
Michel Weatherall
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Sustainable Publishing on Daytime Ottawa TV
Join editor-in-chief of Broken Keys Publishing & Press, Michel Weatherall as he talks about the advent of Sustainable.

Broken Keys Publishing
Mar 16, 20241 min read


Breaking News: Broken Keys Publishing & Press Wins Ottawa's Best Printing Company Award for 2024!
Broken Keys Publishing & Press is proud to announce, we have won the 2024 Ottawa Awards in the category of Ottawa's Best Printing...

Broken Keys Publishing
Mar 14, 20242 min read


Supporting Sustainable Publishing: The Book's Better Bookshop Joins the Movement
Broken Keys Publishing & Press is proud to announce The Book's Better Bookshop now supports Sustainable Publishing©! What is Sustainable...
Michel Weatherall
Mar 3, 20241 min read


What is Sustainable Publishing?
Sustainable Publishing will be coming your way soon! What exactly is Sustainable Publishing? It's a new perspective Broken Keys...
Michel Weatherall
Feb 29, 20248 min read


Top 8 Influential Literary Events to Attend in February and March
Broken Keys Publishing never sleeps! February 24th - Jagjeet Sharma will be at Indigo Barrhaven promoting her books, Under an Maple Tree...
Michel Weatherall
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Ebooks' Ponds of Poison
Lithium extraction fields in South America have been captured by an aerial photographer in stunning high definition (August 6th, 2022)....
Michel Weatherall
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Discover the Wonders of the Brain with this Fun New Colouring Book
The Brain Colouring and Learning Book is a smart way to teach people about the human brain. The authors and their colleagues were at a...
Michel Weatherall
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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