The All Lit Up Black Writers' Series wraps with a look at five Black writers and/or illustrators working in the kids literary space. Including environmentally-focused picture books to historical nonfiction, share the wealth of Black writing talent with lit lovers of all ages. ... Read more

This year, with the return of in-person events All Lit Up will be at the OLA Superconference with the LPG in booth #414. All featured titles will be 20% off online and at the event until February 4th. Make sure to check out this amazing selection of books.

Reading goals aren’t only for grown-ups but can be for kids too! All Lit Up has comprised a list of recommendations that the little ones in your life are sure to love. 

Shanice Nicole reads to us Dear Black Girls (Metonymy Press) from her rocking chair in her living room for today’s All Lit Up Cozy Fest. Both a poem and letter, this children’s book is a reminder to young readers that despite differences, they all deserve to be loved ... Read more

We spy with our little eye a Bratz poster in the corner of Sophie Crocker's reading space, a perfect décor item by which to read their poetry collection  brat (Gordon Hill Press) for #ALUcozyfest. Catch Sophie's reading below.

We're so excited to kick off All Lit Up's virtual festival, Cozy Fest: eleven days with as many authors, reading the coziest passages from their books. Read on to learn more about what's in store for Cozy Fest, including how to catch the readings and where to visit our festival ... Read more

Today's Unwrap Indie book picks are three of our recent faves from Tiohtià:ke-based (Montreal) publisher Metonymy Press, an indie that specializes in beautiful literary books by emerging writers and who in their own words "[w]ant to keep gay book lovers satisfied." Scroll ... Read more

It's the inaugural day of Unwrap Indie, a checklist of giftable books from one-of-a-kind indie presses. Match the distinctive personalities of the people on your gift list with our recommended book picks from now until November 26th.

Bonus: take 15% off our #unwrapindie book ... Read more

In honour of Black History Month, we've put together six reading recommendations from Black authors who share essential stories of struggle, healing and resilience in the face of racism and social injustice.