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Emily Stewart
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Wanna-be everything, actual editor and writer
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A hockey story, "The Pride and Shame of Bracetown" is about returning to the city you left behind. Don't let the action fool ya, there's real heart to this tale. Story: @chrislackie.bsky.social Art: Keith Grachow

A hockey player sit on the bench, ready to play. Text: "A weary NHL has-been returns to the remote hometown he fled as a young man. No matter the size of the arena, his spirit's still burning."
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"Crescentia" imagines a city on the moon! But it's also about dreams, and being vulnerable, and finding new friends too! Story: Laura Romano Art: Alina Wahab

A young girl in a car plays a game and lets her imagine run wild. Text: "A young Pheobe dreams with childlike wonder of her future life on the moon, a magical land with fruit faucets and the best bakery in Great Crater City"
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Toronto history, family history, and immigration story all in one, "Il Pescatore" follows an Italian fisherman as he seeks out a new life in Canada Story: Adriano Ariganello Art: Marzia Migliori

An Italian family at a large dinner table and the plane taking them to Canada. Text: "A retelling of author Adriano's family history, and how his grandfather risked everything for a new life in Canada"
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"Bittersweet Ice Cream" follows a boy on a quest to try all the ice cream shops in his new city. It's equal parts cute and touching, and may make you hungry! Story and Art: Marta Selusi

A young boy tries to decide what flavour to get at an ice cream shop. Text: "Uprooted from the familiarity of his former home, a young boy searches his new city for the perfect flavour"
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Calling all SimCity players! "CityHaver Plus!" is for you. It's also for anyone who has ever wondered who's in charge of making urban planning decisions Story: @probablyday.bsky.social@spookymeggie.bsky.social@feathernotes.bsky.social Letters: Andrew Thomas

An alien-like player and the in-game City Hab. Text: "A tiny digital Prometheus has stolen the power of the gods! Utopia awaits"
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Pure humour in this one! "From Mammoth Tents to Parking Lots" looks at choosing a place to make our mark on the world through the ages Story and Art: Dan Barnfield

A cave man and viking try to settle into new homes. Text: "A history of mankind? More like a history of genius-kind! Nothing but banger decisions right from year one"
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"Enmiaq" is a true story of moving from Ottawa to Fredericton that highlights family, community, and the challenges and rewards of big moves Story: Brandon Mitchell Art: @raysdrawlings.bsky.social

Brandon and his wife look for a new home in person and online
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"Islands to the Continent" is a tale of friendship and community that centres disabled people in the housing crisis conversation. Set in Vancouver, it will validate anyone who's had landlord troubles or wished helping friends was easier Story: @ahreaume.bsky.social Art: Kelvin Sue

Two friends A. H. and Hannah discussing landlords
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A comic for anyone for anyone frustrated by renting, "Blood-Sucking Monsters" is a humorous take on vampires and community building Story: Malcolm Derikx Art: @pangolinart.bsky.social Colours: Kylah Heykoop

Two vampires stare menacingly at one another
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Emily Stewart
@estewart.bsky.social
Wanna-be everything, actual editor and writer
54 followers7 following27 posts