Atkin Books
Opening Young Minds
Specializing in educational materials for children, adolescents, and young adults
New Releases
Richard Morley Myers
Have you ever thought about what makes for a happy life? Not many people give the question more than cursory attention. And if they do think about it, it's hard for them to get beyond the platitudes and prejudices of our time. This book draws on classics of Western philosophy to introduce young people to a variety of ways of thinking about how to prepare for a happy life.
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Elizabeth Williams
While the Grade Six students at Falstaff Public School are exploring their aspirations for life, a unique opportunity suddenly emerges: Â one of them will be chosen to serve as the city's 'Mayor for the Day.' Â In the election campaign that ensues, several of the children learn important lessons about themselves -- and about other people.
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Elizabeth Williams
What makes a friendship genuine and durable? When is a "friend" not really a friend? Mrs. Henderson's Grade Six class gets a unique opportunity to learn about friendship when they are asked to put on a play about the relationship between Falstaff and the young Prince Hal. Not only is the play itself instructive; mounting it puts some friendships to the test while allowing others to blossom.
Elizabeth Williams
What is true courage? How is it related to fear? How does it differ from daring? Mrs. Henderson organizes a field trip to Niagara Falls for her Grade Six students, one of whom is a little too fond of dares and pranks. The field trip provides an opportunity for everyone to learn what it means to be courageous.
Richard Myers
How do you make a meaningful life in a world of shallow consumerism and relativistic thinking? Richard Myers draws on philosophic and literary classics to explain the challenges we face and to explore a number of meaningful alternatives. Myers' work is an adaptation of Thinking About Happiness for use as a textbook in a course at the University of Waterloo titled The Quest for Meaning in the Modern World. General readers are encouraged to purchase Thinking About Happiness.
Forthcoming Titles
Boot Camp for Your B.A.: Mastering the Core Skills of a Liberal Education
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Richard Morley Myers
Essential reading for those entering an undergraduate Arts degree. Boot Camp for Your B.A. encourages students to think critically about their studies and to engage them as active participants in their own learning.
A Student's Guide to an Honest A
Michelle Louise Atkin
In a world where competition is fierce, and essays can be bought, this book sets out a plan for student success in accordance with the principles of academic integrity. Learn how to formulate solid research questions, write good essays, develop time management skills, and study for your finals like a champ!
About Us
Atkin Books is a small independent press on a big mission. We aspire to provide children, adolescents and young adults with books that will challenge their intellect and cultivate their character.
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All of the titles we publish are produced by academics and authors who are experts in their field.
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If you are interested in publishing with us, please contact us for an author questionnaire.
Meet the Publisher
Michelle Atkin
Michelle Atkin holds an MLIS and a PhD in Information Studies from McGill University. Michelle spent 14 years as an academic reference librarian before embarking on a career as a post-secondary instructor with a specialization in the teaching of research methods and academic writing.