The End of a Chapter in Toronto Feminism
Sameera Raja Revolution, society, sexuality and religion are amongst a few topics of books intricately sorted on the shelves at the Toronto Women’s Bookstore (TWB). Lining the wall of the two-story building, these books await to be chosen and read by feminists. But sadly, many may never get that chance. The store is set to … Read more
Racism in the Media: “Too Asian For Maclean’s”
Image courtesy of Sakeeb Sabakka from Fotopedia. Shannon Clarke There were more people than seats packed into the Toronto Women’s Bookstore for the launch of Too Asian? Racism, Privilege, and Post-Secondary Education on September 27. The book was much anticipated and – with the launch, only a few minutes away from the University of Toronto … Read more
Trey Anthony returns with ‘da Kink
By Shannon Clarke Photos by Shannon Clarke It’s almost 30°C on a Thursday night and eight rows of chairs are fit neatly in the Toronto Women’s Bookstore. With the soft lights, bar, open doors of the back patio and easy conversation, it feels like a monthly book club meeting in someone’s living room – in … Read more
Help keep Toronto Women’s Bookstore open
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Join the Toronto Women’s Bookstore for a day of music, reading and dance at the Tranzac in order to raise funds to keep the bookstore open. For more information, read TWB’s message below: “The Toronto Women’s Bookstore is in crisis. They are one of the few non-profit feminist … Read more
Help save the Toronto Women’s Bookstore
By: Ronak Ghorbani For the past 36 years the Toronto Women’s Bookstore (73 Harbord St.) has been a staple in the city’s women’s movement. I first heard about the store in my Canadian feminism class a few years ago and I remember walking into TWB for the first time and feeling overwhelmed by the amount … Read more
