Where most existing books on polyamory focus on dating and adult relationships, this collection presents diverse experiences and perspectives from people who have started, or in some cases, lived their whole lives in unconventional family units. Offering a counterbalance to common stereotypes and a realistic look at a surprisingly common but underrepresented lifestyle, this collection is for anyone looking for a better understanding of the numerous ways polyamorous people form and grow their families over time.

We seek contributions from parents, children, and other members of families who live nonmonogamously, as well as practitioners such as therapists, teachers or clergy who work with members of nonmonogamous families. We are especially interested in contributions from cis- and transgender men and other masculine-identified people, as well as from people who grew up in nonmonogamous families. We will consider contributions from anywhere in the world, but contributions from Canadians will be prioritized. Essays should be 1,500 to 3,000 words. Contributors will be paid CA$200.

If you are interested in contributing, email abiggertable@thornapplepress.ca with your name, short bio including information on your relationship to nonmonogamy and nonmonogamous families with children, and a short description of your proposed essay topic.

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An exploration of the messy but liberating process of defining and decentering inner narratives of shame, fear and regret for one’s own queer identity, this is both an honest account of personal experiences and a toolset for dismantling inflammatory inner frameworks. 

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• Be 18+
• Live in Canada or the United States (sorry international readers—we hope to be able to add you in the future)
• Have at least 1,000 followers on one of your social media platforms

Those who are selected to join the program will receive a confirmation email with the full conditions and next steps.

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In times of resistance, we need more than outrage—we need practical support, connection and mutual aid. Love Rebels is a pragmatic resource for anyone feeling frustrated about how to take action and for seasoned organizers navigating burnout. It offers practical strategies for people on the front lines, suggests alternative forms of protest, and includes grounding exercises for when it all feels too much. Whether you’re protesting ICE, raising awareness about the genocide in Gaza, resisting Russian occupation of Ukraine or standing up to other abuse of power and influence, this title can help.

Books can’t fix everything, but they can help us clarify our thoughts and figure out how to strengthen our communities to make effective change.

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Through practical exercises and accessible explanations, readers are guided to shift from a state of self-critique to one of self-support—transforming the Shame Triangle to a love triangle.

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Stryker shares her experience as an activist, street medic and relationship educator to help others pursue the important work while maintaining healthy relationships. In what is both a call to action and a candid memoir, she is open about what she has learned and her perceived limitations. Recognizing that it can feel overwhelming to know how to effectively make change, she encourages readers to consider how they can best advocate for causes they believe in, presenting different types of activism and urging readers to honestly examine their own hesitations. 

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All approved publishers have demonstrated success producing files in accordance with eBOUND Digital Certification’s standard, meeting the EPUB Accessibility 1.1 specification and WCAG 2.2 AA. In addition to meeting accessibility standards, publishers have enhanced metadata for discoverability and their accessible titles live on vendor sites.

All frontlist and forthcoming titles meet the specifications and we are in the process of auditing our backlist to ensure that all of our epubs meet the same accessibility standards.

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The winning title is a practical and insightful consideration of what it means to be sexual as a trans, queer person, providing Nillin’s affirming direction based on over a decade of their own personal and professional experience as an educator, advocate, support worker and award-winning sex blogger. It is the Saskatoon, SK-based author’s first book.

Publisher of Thornapple Press Eve Rickert says, “At a time when the dialogue around trans rights and queer visibility is heightened, How Do I Sexy? is a valuable resource. We are thrilled that it has received this recognition from Foreword Reviews.”

Foreword Reviews, a book review journal focusing on independently published books, announced the winners of its INDIES Book of the Year Awards on June 5, 2025. These awards celebrate the outstanding books published in 2024 by small, independent and university presses.

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The Tom Fairley Award is presented annually to an exceptional editor who played an important role in the success of a project completed in English or French. The 2025 award recognizes an outstanding editor on a project published in the 2024 calendar year.

The award will be presented during Editors Canada’s online awards ceremony in spring 2025. The winner will receive the $2,000 grand prize and, in recognition of their outstanding editorial performance, the finalists will also receive cash awards of $500 each.

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How Do I Sexy?, by Mx. Nillin Lore, is a finalist in the LGBTQ+ category; More Than Two, Second Edition, by Eve Rickert and Andrea Zanin, is a finalist in Family & Relationships and Say More, by Kitty Stryker, is a finalist in Juvenile Nonfiction.

Winners in each genre, along with Editor’s Choice Prize winners and Foreword’s Indie Publisher of the Year, will be announced in June.

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A graduate of Emily Carr University and the University of Victoria, Jeff is a seasoned designer who has worked with us for over a decade. In his new role, Jeff will continue to do hands-on book design, but will also oversee all of our brands, including the upcoming publisher Canadian Science Books. He will also establish and oversee our company sustainability practices, represent us with clients and at events and supervise other designers.

We’re excited to produce more beautiful books and continue to grow as an independent Canadian publisher with Jeff leading our creative vision.

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Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern and restorative justice facilitator David Cooley share the insights they have gained through thousands of hours working with clients in consensually nonmonogamous relationships. Using a grounded theory approach, they explore the underlying challenges that nonmonogamous individuals and partners can experience after their first steps, offering practical strategies for transforming them into opportunities for new levels of clarity and intimacy. Get your copy now!

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The full list of recommended titles is available at http://www.glbtrt.ala.org/overtherainbow/

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Each year, Foreword Reviews shines a light on a select group of indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors whose work stands out from the crowd. Winners are now being decided by a panel of librarian and bookseller judges from across the country. The full list of finalists can be seen here.

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