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Nêhiyaw-Métis, woman-owned bookstore on MST territory (YVR). Also at @massybooks .bsky.social. Follow @Massyarts too!
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Massy Books is Indigenous owned. Tell the world! Our success shows we can own bookstores, influence the literary landscape, and survive selling books that at one time publishers wouldn’t touch. It proves Indigenous brilliance, innovation & achievement.
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Going to cry😭! After all the hard work over the last 2 years to fund & operate
@MassyArts
& all it's literary events, we've just been notified by
@CdnHeritage
they granted us full funding for our literary series! This means authors are going to get PAID. Stay tuned ya'll!
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Fyi - we have a safe plan to deescalate in place and looking into a doorbell. If we lock the front door, it’s only until we can open it for you, we are NOT shutting down :) Thanks all for your concern
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1. We’re thrilled to announce that Massy Books is the 1st Bookstore in BC to be designated as a Living Wage Employer by
@LWforfamilies
! Inspired by our friends
@glassbookshop
, we're proud to have joined them in adequately compensating our employees with a wage that covers
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Our store was awfully quiet today. In light of the
#Covid_19
pandemic, we’re now delivering books (within Metro Vancouver) at no cost, one day a week! You need something to keep you busy while quarantined, don’t you?!
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FYI, to anyone thinking of burning down Massy: 1. Our building is concrete 2. There is a co-op of families & children above us 3. If you need books to burn, I can order in a load of Trump books to add to your bonfire
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Older white male just drove all the way from NEW WEST to confront me over a Gaza bookmark. I told him to get out of my store & didn’t need his business.
To any older white men thinking they can come to my store & aggressively intimidate me, an Indigenous woman, you can f*ck off
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A former customer, YVR film producer Robyn Wiener & Israel supporter, has been harassing myself & staff. Yesterday, she berated an employee for 25 mins over the phone, leaving the staff member extremely stressed out after. Now, less than 24 hrs later, she has the media contacting
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me. Massy is firm on its position for a free & unoccupied Palestine. I will not be intimidated by persistent harassment & I will not change my position, no matter how much your “heart and thoughts [are] with the Indigenous people for all the suffering they have endured.”
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I've worked countless 14-16 hr. days, sacrificed time with my family & spent more than $100,000 to establish Massy as the go-to org. for literary events. Please stop categorizing us as simply "Indigenous" & giving equal opportunities. We've established ourselves on our own merit.
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Getting calls about people wanting to donate $! Please, donate to humanitarian orgs helping refugees! Bigger issues in the world right now. If you want to help Massy, maybe leave a review on Google & FB page to counter some of the bad reviews we’re getting. Thank you! ♥️
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Our June online sales exceeded all online sales of 2019. With the necessary actions taking place led by Black & Indigenous grass-roots organizers, we needed to give back. We will be donating $4000 in total to
@vancouverblm
@bcca_vancouver
@endingviolence
@RAVENtrust
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When we required masks during COVID & anti-masker’s threatened us, did we scream, “anti-Indigenous hate”? No, b/c they were targeting our mask policy, not our race/religion.
@chaptersindigo
is being targeted for giving $ to soldiers killing Palestinians, NOT b/c they are Jewish!
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Now, and in the future, you will no longer need Amazon to purchase your books. Why? Because even when we reopen, we're still going to deliver your books for free and at reduced rates! Bye, Amazon 👋
So this is cool — support your local indie bookstore while ordering your next read online, all without getting out of your jammies:
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To our lovely customers: we've received more online orders in the last week than we did in all of 2019. Rest assured, your books are still being shipped as usual from the warehouses, we're just facing some delays at Massy. Don't hesitate to email with any concerns you may have :)
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Recent Massy Books criticism: "Uses their business for their own political agenda" or "so much for being 'open' and 'inclusive', they won't sell me anti-trans / anti-vaxx books" etc. You are correct, we do have a political agenda - is it not obvious? 😂Shop somewhere else already
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#IndigenousHistoryMonth
Check out our newly designed book spine staircase featuring some of the most iconic Indigenous texts! TY to all the authors who have helped inspire & shape future Indigenous writers & thinkers. So many authors missing, but more ideas are percolating ;)
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This is a thank you note to all those who’ve either shopped with, or supported us during the last 5 months. Like many people, it has been a difficult time.
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1. Now accepting pre-orders!
A couple months ago Massy Books was contacted by a Squamish elder and asked to reprint this book, and so that is what’s being done!
Extremely scarce and long-out of print, "Conversations with Khahtsahlano 1932-1954" is one of the most significant
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We are already at 42 orders for How to Be an Antiracist, 20+ for Me and White Supremacy, White Fragility, So You Want To Talk About Race, The Skin We're In, etc. If you want a copy of any of these titles, we would suggest reserving your copy with us now massybooks
@gmail
.com
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People coming into the bookstore and harassing our staff and asking them what their wage is. Don’t, it’s rude and its making our staff uncomfortable!!
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This needed to be done! 🖕 Scotiabank
BREAKING: Protestors disrupt
@scotiabank
’s Giller Prize Ceremony this evening. Scotiabank is funding the genocide of the Palestinian people through its $500 million stake in Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer.
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Also, shoutout to
@IronDogBooks
, another incredible Indigenous-owned bookstore in Vancouver, as advertised below. They definitely have a more robust children’s and YA selection than us, so check them out for your school needs! ♥️
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We are extremely pleased to announce the public launch of
@MassyArts
Society, which grew out of Massy Books owner Patricia Massy's desire to establish a not-for-profit with long-term goals of uplifting the voices and creative practices of underrepresented artists and authors.
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Going to mute the comments section now. Thank you all for your kind tweets and support!
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Really hoping I successfully made the two know-it-all, aggressive white males that visited our shop today, so excruciatingly uncomfortable, that they never come back.
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Sent out our monthly newsletter w 7 actionable items to end genocide in Palestine. Getting a lot of hate. Keeping the names & emails, should I need them... Don't think I won't publicly call you out & share your vitriol, because I will. keep it classy zionists, simply unsubscribe
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My mom had her language taken away at school, spent the first part of her life in poverty, and has life long health issues due to colonialism, racism, and violence. This
#NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation
, I’m giving part of the profits to her to fix her car. Thanks all ♥️
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We won’t reduce our success to simply being Indigenous and people wanting to support us. We’ve participated in 400+ events, raised $50,000+, have incredible stock, and lovely staff. We’re here to stay - loud and proud, and thriving! ✊🏼
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Pulling all George Elliott Clarke books from our shelves. NOT supporting a man who thinks what he is doing is OK
Clarke said that he "may or may not" read a poem by Kummerfield.
His talk is titled "Truth and Reconciliation" versus "the Murdered and Missing": Examining Indigenous Experiences of (In)Justice in Four Saskatchewan Poets.
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1/ In these times, it feels wrong to promote our store and encourage others to buy our books when so many have lost their jobs and are worried about housing and obtaining essential items to survive. Please note, we are trying to operate our business online so we can keep three
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Just looked at our sales analytics for the year, and we have sold more books by Indigenous authors than any other section in the store! FYI - Massy has the LARGEST collection of Indigenous material in a storefront in Vancouver.
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Can’t say I’m surprised the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC are calling for
@selinarobinson
to resign. She’s a genocidal apologist guilty of spreading anti-Arab hate & propaganda, among other horrific things.
Step down!
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Patricia Massy (Owner & Bookseller) is Cree and a member of the As'in'i'wa'chi Ni'yaw Nation. After 17 years of working at various bookstores and non-profits, she was inspired to open her own used bookstore that would also serve as an event space for the community.
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Currently at Massy Books: sun is shining in through the windows, sweet rhythmic sounds of Boubacar Traoré is playing, and books are flowing out the door. What a dream it is to own a bookstore, to be surrounded by stories and poetry, and get to share that with the world!
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100 days until the release of "Return of the Trickster", the third book in Eden Robinson's Trickster Trilogy! We were very lucky to get the ARC of this book from Eden herself, and we can guarantee you are going want to get your pre-orders in!
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Just got word from our distributors in Ontario that shipment of books are considered an essential service! 🙏
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#1
@nytimesbooks
bestselling author &
@pacificnwbooks1
winner,
@XiranJayZhao
stopped by Massy for a book signing & cake-cutting! TY
@jenny_bakes
for this beautiful, tasty vegan cake!
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At what point do you cease to be an independent business? I mean how big does one truly need to grow/expand? Why? If it sounds and smells like capitalism, it probably is. At Massy our profits continue to go towards investing in people & the community. That’s who we are.
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Good news ya'll! We received notification we won a grant to pay half our rent next year 🎉 With that said, we'll be closing this fundraiser on Dec 31st at midnight!
Thank you to all those who've donated! We've raised $12,699 😍
1. Why were asking for help with rent: Massy Books lease renewal,
@massyarts
rent increase, living wage increase by $4/hr, & I’ve only paid myself $11/hr since the store opened. If you’ve been to one of our events, consider donating!
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If
@massyarts
gets the Vancouver Foundation grant we applied for (🤞), we'll be hiring a formal FT Managing Director! Please, let's come together and ask the universe to do that so I can finally get some sleep and take a vacation, OK? 🙏
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We are hiring! We're looking for a kind & experienced senior bookseller. The position is full-time, $18-$22/hr wage depending on experience & full benefits. To apply please email your cover letter & resume or any questions to Patricia: massybooks
@gmail
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Application from a 10 year old:
“I love the smell of a bookstore and it is a bonus if it includes a resident cat. My mom says I go through books like snacks, I don't disagree.” 🥰
Choosing only three youth is going to VERY difficult! 😭
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Nothing makes me happier than having happy staff who love their job! Being less than a month away from bringing a baby into the world, it’s also reassuring to know they can operate the store without me. I’ve slept in 3 days this week! Massy Books’ staff are utterly the BEST!!
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Anyone that walks in and finds themselves immediately feeling hostile and threatened by our sign that says we don't tolerate sexism, racism, etc., should just turn around and walk out...
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@sarahkirby_yung
@PuShFestival
As a bookstore owner, and someone who is mostly anti-book banning, this is not the same thing. We are watching the genocide of Palestinian people happen in real time and you’re complaining about the right for Israel to speak to their “experience”?
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Need to get
@sweetmoonphoto
clothing! Massy is thriving, and why shouldn’t we be? The increase in business over the last year is a direct result of consumers shifting their priorities. We’ve employed 5 more people, all with benefits, because you chose to shop with us and not
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🌞GIVEAWAY🌞 Our friend and literary auntie, Eden Robinson donated 10 x $50 gift cards to giveaway - so its raffle time! We thought her amazing laugh was enough of a gift to the world - and now this 💕Kinanaskomitin Eden💕 1/2
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Have you seen the Indigenous titles coming out in 2023!? What a list 🤯Take a look. Link is in our bio!
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Just dropped off sleeping bags & winner wear to First United at 501 E. Hastings, if anyone is looking for a place to donate lightly used winter items.
Canadian Tire on Cambie has sleeping bags still in stock if you have $$ and can afford to buy 1 or 2.
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1. Why were asking for help with rent: Massy Books lease renewal,
@massyarts
rent increase, living wage increase by $4/hr, & I’ve only paid myself $11/hr since the store opened. If you’ve been to one of our events, consider donating!
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We are working on a project! What are your favorite, short literary quotes? Leave your answer below and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to our store!
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This August we are doing our own
#TheSealeyChallenge
to bring poetry books by BIPOC & LGBTQ2S+ authors into prison libraries. We invite customers to purchase titles from our "Book to Prisoners" book list as a donation to be sent to a prison. Read with us!
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Looking for a long weekend treasure hunt? 🧐 We challenge you to find our secret room of collectible books! Hidden among our shelves is a hidden doorway leading to rare and out of print titles.
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Ok, I think we've got it! We created a "Books Set in Vancouver" booklist generated from Michelle Cyca's tweet. Check it out for easy viewing! 📚
#VancouverBooks
#GreatVancouverNovels
#BookInVancouver
listened to
@Canadaland
this morning &
@jessebrown
claimed that "no one has ever been inspired by Vancouver to write a great novel" so now I feel obligated to do a thread about great Vancouver novels:
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Unbelievable. With humans self-isolating and social distancing, cats are starting to reclaim their natural habitat!
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It's
#TransAwarenessWeek
and we've compiled a few titles from the expansive territories of trans literature. This short list highlights a few important titles, but many more exist. What are you reading to honour
#TransWriters
?
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Standing ovation for the incredible
@AngelaSterritt
tonight
@VPL
👏 Get her book “Unbroken” at your nearest Indie bookstore!
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Our friends at MacLeod's Books have severely slowed due to Covid-19 and so we're assisting them with deliveries. Place an order with them at (604) 681-7654 and we'll deliver to Metro Vancouver free of charge tomorrow and Sunday! Make sure you give them your address and phone #.
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4/ posts right now are for those with money who can afford to support us. Also, to help prevent Jeff Bezos from getting all your money. When you shop local, you support those in the community, help pay people's rents and bills, instead of giving it to a monster. Thank you for
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Massy Books is the busiest its ever been due to an overwhelming number of events, and 1000's of used books coming in from several estate sales. Please be patient with us over the next week 🙏
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Actual Win: Indigenous woman-owned Indie beats evil corporate chain!
If best employer is based on # of times I’ve heard Erin say “I’m here for life,” it would make sense, but unless all staff voted, I’m not sure how this is counted.
TY for voting tho!
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Massy hosted Lee for two readings at our bookstore. I’ll never forget her reading alongside her daughter from Hope Matters, witnessing the love she had for family, and her fierce drive to educate us all. Your books have changed me. You’ll be missed, Lee ♥️
Take a moment today to remember the boundaries that Lee Maracle pushed, & how she schooled many of us (including me) to be more compassionate in the world. I hope you have a book(s) of hers on your shelf to read today. A devastating loss. Please remember the barriers she broke.
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Accessible and double the performance space. Coming September 2021!!
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We're reopening! We will reopen May 16 with safety measures in place, including limiting the number of people in store at any given time. We encourage social-distancing and have announced changes to delivery beginning May 20th. Learn more
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Similar to the last three years, we are donating to BWSS, WE and RAVEN, but we also have some extra income to donate! What are your favorite charities/organizations in Vancouver, that could use a little extra cash right now?
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Excited to announce the arrival of the extremely scarce and long-out of print, "Conversations with Khahtsahlano 1932-1954." A significant text on local history, and deep source of knowledge about early “Vancouver.” TY
@Talonbooks
for co-producing and everything you do!!
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If you’re native, come out to this protest with your drums and heart and help us lead this march!!
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🌞 Happy to see the spring sun and our new sign! Hope you'll come say hello at our store in Vancouver’s Chinatown - masked up, distanced, or later when it's safer. Treat yourself to a traditional Chinese tea from our neighbours
@TreasureGreen_T
!
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Acquired the largest and best collection of architecture books I’ve seen in my 17+ years of bookselling. 100’s of new titles on the shelf now with more coming!
#Monographs
#WestCoast
#CaliforniaModernism
#SustainableDesign
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We dole out gift certificates (GC's) to charities regularly. What we don't do: give out free GC's to for-profit companies owned by settlers, looking to improve their image by raising $$ for Indigenous organizations, by asking Indigenous people for free stuff...thanks
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Also, in the coming days we’ll be selling all
#GrowingRoom2020
books to help
@RoomMagazine
recover lost revenue, as well as support the sale of authors books!
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It's Indigenous People's Day! A day for us to celebrate the brilliance of our communities and ways we continue to nurture each other. A day for non-Indigenous people to reflect on: What have you done? What do you commit to? And also a day to send 💸💸 to Indigenous folks.
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Are you a IBPOC or 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadian author w/ a Canadian published book (sorry, no self-published books w/this grant☹️), and want to get paid to read at one of our events? We've got space in December! Hit up Romila at info
@massyarts
.com
@MassyArts
with your ideas!
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Meet our associate, Peaches. He volunteers with
@MassyArts
as assistant-to-the-curator. From a young age, Peaches has shown a great interest in literature - literally devouring entire sections of speculative fiction novels, Indigenous political theory texts & independent art mags
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Nishga is profound and courageous book about truth and colonial violence, and gives the gift of allowing those with “complicated relationships with Indigeneity” to find healing. I certainly have. On sale April 14th, 2020.
@jordoisdead
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Amazon or Chapters/Indigo. I also paid myself for the first time last year! And, we’ve donated just over $40,000 since Massy opened - something the local Chapters probably can’t match. Please continue to shop local and Independent! Thank you to all our loyal customers ♥️
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July is marked as Disability Pride Month, and this year is particularly significant: it has been 30 years since the signing of the Americans with Disability Act. Much work needs to be done to dismantle ableism and intersecting models of oppression. Here is a reading list:
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And 🖕all the authors in the crowd that laughed and booed. You are not welcome in our store.
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Just had our first guest
@massyartssociety
new gallery space. He seems to like it 😍 Opening September 1st @ 23 East Pender (former Ming Wo location)!!
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Thank you to
@WildfiresBooks
for being one of the few bookstores speaking out against genocide! Where the rest ya’ll?
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A quick search of
@Dave_Eby
, will in fact produce 0 results showing he’s ever acknowledged a single Palestinian w/o lumping it in a sandwich between Jewish/Israel support. A CHILD IS DYING EVERY 10 MINUTES, Eby. Why won’t you show an ounce of compassion and call for a
#CeaseFire
?
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Again, it’s been tough for many folks out there, so please remember to be kind to one another ♥️
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We're starting a new thing! Watch out for our regular book lists, highlighting some of our best selling and favourite titles. Our first list is all about Indigenous plant ecology, wisdom and knowledge. We are excited to reflect on our oldest teachers and medicines. 🌿
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2/ people employed with full wages and benefits, so they can pay their rent and afford these essentials. Not only that, we've hired a recently laid-off delivery driver, and donating 50% of the sales from Growing Room titles, back to Room. It may go without saying, but we are not
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Thank you
@CanadianPoets
for awarding us one of only three Honorary Memberships from across Canada, and for recognizing our ongoing support of Canadian poets and poetry! Here’s to hosting more readings
@MassyArts
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Hello new followers, and our dearly beloved long time followers!👋 We'd like to introduce ourselves! These are the staff of Massy Books, who are always more than happy to give recommendations and talk books & art with you!
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3/ in this to get rich. 1. We are a bookstore, we've never been in it to get rich. 2. If, for some reason, we see a profit in sales at the end of this month - we will donate any surplus over our normal revenue amount, to those in our community who need it most. Our tweets and
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We can't keep up with all the new books coming out!! A note to authors: self-promote your books on social media - booksellers are watching :)
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Purchased extra children’s Advil & Ibuprofen for ages 6-23 mos., and 2-11 years when I was last in the US. If you, or someone you know is desperate, feel free to email info
@massybooks
.com and I’ll put one aside for you. They are FREE. I’ll delete this post when they’re all gone
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Oh, my heart! 😭 I hope my son grows up to be so brave as these little land defenders ♥️
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In 10 yrs when there is a “celebrate Palestinian authors” month, booksellers silent on the active genocide better not be pretend to have always been against it, promoting & profiting off Palestinian stories. TODAY is the day to be active in demanding an end to the slaughter!
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WOW, in one day we raised $3777.99 for
@RAVENtrust
to help fight
@sitecproject
!! With the matching funds yesterday, that's a total of $7,058.92! Thank you to all those that purchased books!
@FightSiteC
#SiteC
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