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Hamilton Reads — KidLit Holiday Edition

By Jessica Rose
From picture books about difficult subjects such as homelessness, and grief, to collections of letters and art by Indigenous voices, laugh-out loud read-alouds, and spine-tingling poems, there are many choices this holiday season for the young reader on your list. As a parent, you think you’re supposed…
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52 Things to Do in Hamilton

By Jessica Rose
In The Insiders Guide to Fun in the Hammer, local writer Jason Allen shares a weekly activity for those looking to explore their hometown. When Jason Allen first moved to Hamilton nearly 20 years ago, he fell in love with the city, exploring its trails, waterways, and…
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GIFT GUIDE: Big gifts for littles

By Jessica Rose
Kids and parents are going to love these creative — and entirely local — products and experiences! When checking little ones off your shopping list this holiday season, you don’t have to look beyond Hamilton for unique gifts that both children and parents will love. Shop the…
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HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
From a dazzling romantasy set in anciet Rome to a thoughtful look at the meaning of crisis, an exploration of labour arts history that centres Hamilton, and a unique modern fairytale set in New Brunswick, these are local books that should be on your fall reading list.
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HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
From humorous horror and fairytale to a walking exploration of Westdale, a historical baseball tale, and short stories from Caribbean perspectives, here are five books from local writers that should be on your summer reading list. This summer, put your feet up and relax with a good book…
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HAMILTON READS

By Jessica Rose
Poetry in Place isn’t just a collection of poetry, it’s a community of poets sharing deep concern for our southern Ontario bioregion. Poetry in Place: Poetry and Environmental Hope in a Southern Ontario Bioregion features the work by more than 40 contemporary poets, many of whom call Hamilton…
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