We now have a choice of venues! Here’s what’s happening at both The Penny University and Tuppenny Coffee and Books

When: Thursday 15th August, 7pm

Where: Tuppenny Coffee and Books

Join author Dr. Gina Starblanket for a talk about her book, Making Space for Indigenous Feminism.

This book bridges generations of powerful Indigenous feminist thinking to demonstrate the movement's cruciality for today. This third edition, curated by award-winning scholar Gina Starblanket, reflects and celebrates Indigenous feminism's intergenerational longevity through the changing landscape of anti-colonial struggle and theory. Diverse contributors examine Indigenous feminism's ongoing relevance to contemporary contexts and debates, including queer and Two-Spirit approaches to decolonization, gendered and sexualized violence, storytelling and narrative, land-based presence, Black and Indigenous relationalities and more. Feminism has much to offer Indigenous women, and all Indigenous Peoples, in their struggles against oppression.

When: Monday 19th August, 7pm

Where: Dunlop Film Theatre, Regina Public Library Central Branch

In 1941, the RCMP recruited Frank Hadesbeck, a Spanish Civil War veteran, as a paid informant to infiltrate the Communist Party. For decades, he informed not only upon communists, but also upon hundreds of other people who held progressive views. Hadesbeck’s “Watch Out” lists on behalf of the Security Service included labour activists, medical doctors, lawyers, university professors and students, journalists, Indigenous and progressive farm leaders, members of the clergy, and anyone involved in the peace and human rights movements.

Defying every warning given to him by his handlers, Hadesbeck kept secret notes. Using these notes, author Dennis Gruending recounts how the RCMP spied upon thousands of Canadians.

When: Saturday 24th August, 2pm

Where: The Penny University Bookstore

STELLA SCOOPS is certain there are people who are up to no good in her neighbourhood. It’s a FACT! Or is it? Since the local news won’t follow up on the tips she sends them, Stella ambitiously appoints herself reporter of all things strange. She and her best friend, Ana Ash are on a quest to break news stories that uncover neighbourhood nefariousness. With Stella’s nose for news and Ana’s creative flair, the pair are determined to keep their friends in the know!

Will they find a big breaking story or big trouble?

Also coming soon….

Are you a Saskatchewan author?

Get involved!

Saskatchewan is home to a great many talented writers, authors, and publishers. The Penny University has ways for indie authors to share their books:

1. We take books on consignment, with a 30% commission. We ask for a minimum of 6 copies, and we send you your sales money monthly via etransfer. If you are a consignment author, we are also happy to host a book launch, reading or signing event at the store for free!

2. Depending on pandemic restrictions and precautions, we are starting to host ‘local book markets’ on a semi-regular basis, where groups of local authors get together in the store and sell their books directly.

Sign up if you’d like to find out more:

Pete’s Press

Welcome to Pete’s Press

Pete’s Press is a hybrid publisher, and an extension of The Penny University Bookstore located in Regina, Saskatchewan. We sell books, we host author events, and so it made sense to join the dots and start publishing books too! The main goal of Pete’s Press is to publish interactive, thought-provoking literature that stimulates the minds of readers while fostering an intimate sense of community. At Pete’s Press, our aim is to publish books that challenge and inspire our readers.