Second Story Press: New logo (sort of)

I know it's been a bit since Second Story Press changed its logo (Spring, 2025) but, in reviewing Ellis on Guard, I have noticed it for the first time on a printed book. 

Second Story Press, founded in 1988, has always been a publisher dedicated to feminist-inspired literature, and has evolved into one that upholds all themes of social justice, particularly equity, inclusion, and diversity. Some of its best known titles include Hana's Suitcase (written by Karen Levine, 2002), Stolen Words (written by Melanie Florence, illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, 2017), and The Magician of Auschwitz (written by Kathy Kacer, illustrated by Gillian Newland, 2014). Second Story Press is well known for their Holocaust Remembrance Series for Young Readers, their kids activism books, and Indigenous stories, including dual language books.

Hana's Suitcase (Karen Levine, 2002)

The Magician of Auschwitz (Kathy Kacer and Gillian Newland, 2014)

The Secret of the Village Fool (Rebecca Upjohn and Renée Benoit, 2012)

Stolen Words (Melanie Florence and Gabrielle Grimard, 2017)

The Case of Windy Lake (Michael Hutchinson, 2019)

The Water Walker (Joanne Robertson, 2017) 

 

 

Our Rights: How Kids are Changing the World (Janet Wilson, 2013)

Every Day is Malala Day (Rosemary McCarney and Plan International, 2014)

Shannen and the Dream for a School (Janet Wilson, 2011)

 

Last year, the co-founder and owner of Second Story Press, Margie Wolfe, a recipient of the Order of Canada, transferred ownership of Second Story Press to independent publisher Phuong Truong. But to honour Margie Wolfe's dedication and extraordinary contributions, Second Story Press created a new logo last year. Not only does it commemorate Margie Wolfe's critical role in leading Second Story Press, it plays on the same whimsy that she always showed in her eye wear choice. Congratulations to Margie Wolfe and Second Story Press on starting their new chapters.