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The Acorn Press

Established in 1994, the Acorn Press has a mandate to encourage the literary culture of Prince Edward Island by publishing “Books about Prince Edward Island by Prince Edward Islanders.”

We have a reputation for books of cultural and literary significance to Prince Edward Island, with several prize-winning titles.

We combine high editorial standards with design and printing to craft fine books of poetry, fiction, history, folklore, wellness and literature for children.

We partner with Nimbus Publishing (www.nimbus.ca) for distribution and our books can be found internationally and throughout Canada in local book shops.

Mrs Beatons Questions
February 17, 2021 / Book launch

Secrets and stories straight-from-the-heart book about the Halifax School for the Blind has inspired a podcast and is now available in audio format.

Robert Mercer’s book, Mrs. Beaton’s Question: My Nine Years at the Halifax School for the Blind, has inspired the Tales...
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here-cover-web
December 7, 2020

Video release: Here and There Poetry Reading & Launch

Poet Roderick MacDonald in conversation with Hugh MacDonald, former Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island. Watch and listen Roderick reading...
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November 19, 2020 / Author Video, Book launch, new releases, news

Susan White Book Launch Recording

Acorn Press author, Susan White is interviewed by Gerard Collins about her new book When the Hill Came Down. When...
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