The Globe and Mail: Literary gem to cut staff, book list

One of Canada’s literary gems, The Porcupine’s Quill, Inc., received word Tuesday morning that the country’s booksellers had nominated the Erin, Ont.-based publisher for a Libris Award in the Small Press Publisher of the Year category.

Ironically, the nomination has come at a time when the press is planning drastic measures — reducing its staff, cutting its publishing list in half — just to stay in business.

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