Angie Abdou’s Home Ice Acquired by ECW Press
We are delighted to announce that Canadian English rights for Angie Abdou’s Home Ice: Reflections of a Reluctant Hockey Mom were sold at auction to Susan Renouf at ECW Press.
What's New
with Page Two
Announcing New Client Lisa Bolton
We are so happy to share, Page Two principal Jesse Finkelstein is now representing freelance food writer, stylist, and photographer Lisa Bolton!
Lisa is the creative mind behind the successful blog Food Well Said, a space dedicated to thoughtfully presented and wholesomely prepared meals and recipes.
Paul Shore Shortlisted for Whistler Independent Book Awards
Congratulations to our client Paul Shore who has been shortlisted in the non-fiction category of the 2017 Whistler Independent Book Awards.
Uncorked: My Year in Provence was described by author Grant Lawrence as, “One part travelogue, one part self-help guide, one part memoir, Uncorked is just like a good French wine: light, delicious, and full of flavour.” It recounts Shore’s year spent accidentally living in Saint-Paul de Vence, where he was eventually embraced by the quirky townsfolk’s inner circle through his mastering the difficult to understand game of pétanque and his effort to deeply absorb the value of tradition.
Nancy Macdonald Wins Two National Magazine Awards
The winners of the 40th annual National Magazine Awards were announced at a gala in Toronto on May 26, and we are delighted to announce that our client Nancy Macdonald took home two of the prestigious prizes.
Announcing New Client Ester Zirkind
We are delighted to share, Page Two principal Jesse Finkelstein is now representing writer Ester Zirkind!
An alumna of the Humber School for Writers, Ester has been mentored by David Adams Richards and her writing has been workshopped by Wayson Choy and David Besmozgis.
Announcing New Publishing Client Louisa Jewell
We’re delighted to welcome our new client, Louisa Jewell!
Louisa Jewell is the founder and president of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association. The CPPA brings together leading-edge researchers and practitioners from around the world to study and understand where human potential, success, and happiness intersect.
Announcing New Publishing Client Paulina Cameron
We’re delighted to welcome new client, Paulina Cameron! Paulina is an impact-driven leader, working in the spaces of entrepreneurship, youth, and gender equality. She leads the BC & Yukon team for Futurpreneur Canada, a national non-profit focused on fueling youth entrepreneurship.
Eleanor McCain’s True North: The Canadian Songbook Releases as Bestseller
We’re thrilled to share that True North: The Canadian Songbook releases today, and it launched as an Amazon.ca bestselling book!
In this book, renowned singer Eleanor McCain showcases Canada’s most iconic songs through word and image.
How Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit Became a WSJ Bestseller
We’re so happy to share the self-publishing success story of Page Two client Michael Bungay Stanier—recently published on Growthlab. Over 180,000 copies sold! It’s a story we’re truly honoured to be part of.
Amanda Lewis Shortlisted for the Tom Fairley Award
We’re thrilled to share that Amanda Lewis, Page Two’s most wonderful Project and Development Manager, has been shortlisted for the 2016 Tom Fairley Award! The award, presented annually by the Editors’ Association of Canada, recognizes an editor’s outstanding contribution to a work published in Canada in English or French.
Announcing New Agency Client Chef Joshna Maharaj
We could not be happier to share, Page Two principal Jesse Finkelstein is now representing the talented and innovative Chef Joshna Maharaj. Joshna’s involvement in food has deep roots in social justice and sustainability ethics, including with her work developing delicious food programs at The Stop, a community food centre in Toronto.
Meg Salter Launches New Website
Our client Meg Salter has a wonderful new website! Please check it out at www.megsalter.com.
Meg is a meditation teacher and an accredited coach, with thirty years’ experience as a senior business manager and change management consultant.
