Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club, The Secret Scavenger Squad asks: What happens when your passion for invention clashes with an unfair truth? Eleven-year-old Tyler lives for the "Future Makers" invention fair, a chance to bring his wildest ideas to life with gears, wires, and a soldering iron. But when new classmate Mila arrives, quietly brilliant yet struggling to afford materials for her own ingenious project, Tyler's world shifts. He sees...

In this latest volume of Unfinished Tales and Short Stories, author Eva Suluk presents a collection that explores the profound weight of what remains unsaid. Eschewing the comfort of tidy resolutions, these narratives are deliberately unfinished, functioning as invitations for the reader to step into the gaps and become a vital collaborator in the storytelling process. Within these pages, the ephemeral becomes enduring through a shared exploration of memory, emotion, and connectio...

Written by Eva Suluk and published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and the Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club, Alex's True Goal invites readers into the world of a young soccer star grappling with a big decision. Alex is the fastest player on the Green Dragons, the team's shining hope for the championship. The cheers are deafening, his dad is proud, and everyone in town expects him to win. But beneath the roar of the crowd, Alex feels a quiet unease, a heavy weight that even scoring goals...

Does finding your voice feel like an impossible quest when the words just won't come? Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Clubs, The Central Park Publishing Club introduces Charlie, a quiet new arrival to Winnipeg whose vibrant stories remain trapped in a language only he understands. But for the storytelling club – a quirky crew of creative teens from an inner-city arts hub – no story is meant to stay untold.When Charlie's unique tales spar...

What if your greatest strength felt like your biggest secret? Lena lives for soccer, the feel of the ball, the rush of the wind as her powerful legs propel her across the field. But despite her talent, Lena holds back, hiding her strong legs beneath long shorts, wishing they were smaller, thinner. She keeps her best game locked away, feeling a quiet sadness about her body.Then Rory joins the team. Shy and self-conscious about his round shape, Rory quickly becomes the target of unki...

Published by the Arts Incubator Winnipeg, The Quiet Bird on the Sill by Eva Suluk invites you into the quiet world of eight-year-old Carl, who discovers that some mysteries are best understood with a gentle heart. Every morning, Carl watches his elderly neighbor, Mrs. Robinson, as she carefully places a carved wooden bird on her windowsill, retrieving it again at dusk. While other children on Elm Street mock her silent ritual, Carl senses a deeper, unspoken story, stirring a gentle curiosi...

From the Arts Incubator Winnipeg and Art Borups Corners Storytelling Clubs comes The Frost's Shadow, a gripping tale by Eva Suluk that asks: What happens when the modern world fails, and ancient fears awaken? When a powerful blizzard cuts off Saila's Arctic village, plunging it into darkness, this resourceful teen must rely on forgotten traditions to bring back the light.Her handmade seal-fat lamps are a beacon of hope, but their flickering glow accidentally awakens someth...

What does it mean to be a person of dignity? How do we build a kinder, more compassionate world?This collection of 20 heartwarming and engaging stories, created by young authors, is a thoughtful exploration of these big ideas. From a compassionate squirrel who learns to share his winter stash to a young girl who discovers the power of helping others, these tales offer simple yet profound lessons about the importance of kindness, respect, and community. The book was written for fun ...