Canso, Nova Scotia

Published by Fox Island Press

Fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and cookbooks from the Atlantic coast. Stories and ideas that matter.

Fiction

The Rise Again Series

The Rise Again Series — three covers by Stephen Franks

Rise Again

Three novels. One family. The weight of a place.
by Stephen Franks

A Cape Breton series following one family across a generation of staying, leaving, and coming home. The Conversation, The Push, and The Pull — each novel stands alone; together they trace one question: what does it cost to belong to a place?

Three novelsSet in Glace Bay, Canso & the Cape Breton coast
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Non-Fiction

Current Affairs

Climate Change & the Rise of Billionaire Oligarchy book cover

Climate Change & the Rise of Billionaire Oligarchy

Why the Same System That Made the Richest People on Earth Is Cooking the Planet
by Stephen Franks

The connection between concentrated wealth and climate failure is not coincidental. It is causal. This plain-language guide traces the money, names the mechanisms, and shows where the pressure points are.

Paperback, Hardcover & Ebook
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Children’s

K–12 Series

Eco Series
&
E-Safety

The Eco Series & E-Safety Series

Engaging stories for young learners on sustainability and online safety
by Stephen Franks · Illustrated by a local Nova Scotia artist

Four books (and growing) that help K–12 students understand recycling, composting, sustainable textiles, and safe digital citizenship.

Ages 5–124 titles available
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Help Bring Mia & Friends to Life

A local Nova Scotia artist is illustrating the Eco Series. Your support funds professional artwork that will make these children’s books unforgettable.

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Cookbook

From the Kitchen

Coming
Soon

From the Kitchen

Recipes from the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia
by Laura

Hearty Maritime comfort, fresh coastal flavours, and the stories behind the food. A cookbook that celebrates cooking the way Nova Scotians do—with good ingredients, good company, and no fuss.

Details coming soon →In Development

About Fox Island Press

Fox Island Press is a publisher based in Canso, Nova Scotia. Founded by Laura, Fox Island Press combines professional IT certification training with a growing catalogue of books—from literary fiction and non-fiction to children’s environmental education and cookbooks.

All titles are published from the Atlantic coast and available through major retailers worldwide.

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