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Founded in 2016, Bradan Press carries on the 187-year tradition of Scottish Gaelic publishing in Nova Scotia, Canada. Bradan means “salmon” in Scottish Gaelic and refers to the Salmon of Wisdom in Gaelic oral tradition.

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Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County

Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County

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Spring 2024 Title Spotlight One of our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles is Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County. This book was written by The Cookbook Committee composed of six women who are dedicated members of Pictou County’s Gaelic community: Brenda MacIntyre-Butler / Brianag Nic an t-Saoir Buidileir Bernadine MacInnis-Kirk / Bernadine Nic Aonghais Kirk Joan MacKenzie-MacDonald / Seonag Nic Coinnich Bean Mhic Dhòmhnaill Wendy Cooke-McInnis / Uendidh Nic Aonghais Donna MacKay-Moss / Donna Nic Aoidh Mos Debbi MacDonald-Sobey / Deibidh Nic Dhòmhnaill Sobaidh Bradan Press is delighted to be publishing Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County at the end of April 2024. Look out for the official launch of this book on our Instagram, Facebook, and...

An Cat Coigreach

An Cat Coigreach

Apr 10, 2024 | ,

Did you know? One of our newest books, An Cat Coigreach, was written by June Ghreumach! Learn all about one of our newest books and it’s author.

Spring 2024 Cover Reveal

Spring 2024 Cover Reveal

Mar 27, 2024 |

We have some exciting news – We’re revealing FOUR new book covers today! Lisette of Louisbourg, Na Trì Mucan Beaga, An Cat Coigreach, and Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County.

World Poetry Day / Là Bàrdachd na Cruinne

World Poetry Day / Là Bàrdachd na Cruinne

Mar 20, 2024 |

This week we are celebrating UNESCO’s World Poetry Day which happens every year on March 21st. World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression. Poetry and storytelling have always been important parts of Gaelic culture and we’re pleased to highlight Bradan Press’s Gaelic poetry collections.

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✨Spring 2024 Title Spotlight✨ One of our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles is Na Trì Mucan Beaga | The Three Pigs! Once there were three little pigs who left their mama to build new houses of their own. The first little pig built a house with straw, and the second little pig built a house with gorse twigs, but the Big Bad Wolf blew them down and ate up the little pigs! The third little pig built a house with bricks, and the Big Bad Wolf couldn’t blow it down. So he started playing tricks on the third little pig in order to catch him and eat him—but the pig was just as cunning as the wolf! Who will emerge victorious, and who will be eaten? A third fairytale translation with charming vintage illustrations, from the creator of Na Trì Mathain and A’ Chearc Bheag Ruadh. Learn more about this book and the author in our newest blog post on bradanpress.com!

✨Spring 2024 Title Spotlight✨ One of our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles is Na Trì Mucan Beaga | The Three Pigs!...

The word of the week is Earrach | Spring! We're getting some nicer weather which can only mean one thing: Spring is finally here in Alba Nuadh | Nova Scotia. We have an exciting season coming up full of new books, in-person vending, and more! Keep checking back with our social media and website to learn more.

The word of the week is Earrach | Spring! We're getting some nicer weather which can only mean one thing:...

If you haven't already, make sure you check out our selection of e-books on our website! We have e-book versions available of select titles for Kindles that you are able to purchase online. Shown above are just a few titles that we have available, see our full range of titles on our website! #Scots #NovaScotia #speakgaelic #gàidhlig #gaelicns #gaelic #learngaelic

If you haven't already, make sure you check out our selection of e-books on our website! We have e-book versions...

✨New Book and Author Feature✨ Pangur is a black cat living happily with his family in Bern, a beautiful city in Switzerland – until they decide to return to Scotland. Pangur doesn’t believe in the land of fairies, and he doesn’t believe in Scotland either! But now he is a foreign cat in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis, and the other cats are not being kind to him. Pangur decides to leave the island and return to Bern. Surely his family will return too when the autumn storms start…won’t they? Follow Pangur’s adventures across the country, escaping from one danger after the next, until he learns the importance of friends and family. Bradan Press is delighted to be publishing An Cat Coigreach at the end of April 2024. Previously the book’s manuscript won the award for Làmh-sgìobhainn Neo-fhoillsichte as Fheàrr do Chloinn/Òigridh (Best Unpublished Manuscript for Children/Young People) in the Duaisean Litreachais / Gaelic Literature Awards 2022. In 2019, June Ghreumach won the Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award for Gaelic Children’s Fiction. Read more about this author and book at bradanpress.com!

✨New Book and Author Feature✨ Pangur is a black cat living happily with his family in Bern, a beautiful city...

Happy #tartanday! We’re celebrating today with our G is for Gael collection that highlights tartan and explains in detail about how tartan is important to Gaels. These books are available in French, English, and Gaelic! #tartan #tartanday #novascotia #scotland #mìosnangàidheal #gaelic #gaelicculture #gaelicinns #gaeliclanguage

Happy #tartanday! We’re celebrating today with our G is for Gael collection that highlights tartan and explains in detail about...

Announcing our newest Book Box! One of our newest books, Lisette of Louisbourg, was written by the same author of Iain of New Scotland! Margaret MacKay is a retired teacher living in rural Pictou County whose many creative interests include fibre arts, painting, gardening and photography. Her passion for sharing Nova Scotian history has led her to write the middle-grade novels Iain of New Scotland, set in 1773, and Lisette of Louisbourg, set in 1749. We now have both Lisette of Louisbourg and Iain of New Scotland available in Book Box format on our website with a value of $35 BUT it is a 15% off deal! View the comments to learn more.

Announcing our newest Book Box! One of our newest books, Lisette of Louisbourg, was written by the same author of...

✨New Book Feature✨ Lisette of Louisbourg is a middle-grade novel by the Nova Scotian author of Iain of New Scotland is set in 1749 during the time when the British are handing the Fortress of Louisbourg back to the French. When the convent where she has been living burns down, twelve-year-old orphan Lisette barely escapes with her life. The nuns think she died in the fire, and Lisette sees a chance to escape the drudgery of lacemaking under a cruel, greedy Mère Supérieure. She sets out alone to find the uncle who left her at the convent when she was six, yet things don’t go quite as she planned. When an opportunity arises to escape her troubles in France and start a new life at the Fortress of Louisbourg, clever and resourceful Lisette jumps at the chance. But is someone following her? Lisette of Louisbourg is available to pre-order from bradanpress.com. Keep your eye out for MORE upcoming features!

✨New Book Feature✨ Lisette of Louisbourg is a middle-grade novel by the Nova Scotian author of Iain of New Scotland...

Càisg shona! | Happy Easter!

Càisg shona! | Happy Easter!

As an early Easter surprise, we are releasing FOUR cover reveals for our 2024 Spring/Summer collections! Na Trì Mucan Beaga, An Cat Coigreach, Ás an Abhainn Mhóir: English-Gaelic Recipes from Pictou County, and Lisette of Louisbourg. These four books can now be pre-ordered from our site and previewed as well! You can learn more about these new releases in our newest blog post linked in our bio. #gaelic #louisbourg #novascotia #indiepublisher

As an early Easter surprise, we are releasing FOUR cover reveals for our 2024 Spring/Summer collections! Na Trì Mucan Beaga,...

As we get closer to summer, we start to think of warmer weather, sunshine, and of course the story of Luran agus a'mhaighdeann-mhara | Luran and the Mermaid! This is the story of Luran, a farmer and fisherman who had cattle, sheep, and horses, and a good boat too. But one thing was bothering Luran: the fairies kept coming every night and stealing his animals. He didn’t know what to do. But one day when he was out fishing, a mermaid came to his boat! This tale is a favourite of Cape Breton Gaelic tradition bearer Mickey MacNeil. His ancestors brought this folktale from the Isle of Barra, Scotland, to Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, 200 years ago. You can learn more about this book and others on our website, bradanpress.com!

As we get closer to summer, we start to think of warmer weather, sunshine, and of course the story of...

The word of the week is Bradan! Bradan means salmon and the salmon is part of many different stories in Gaelic culture including the story of Salmon of Knowledge. You can learn more about the word Bradan on our website under our "About" section or you can learn more about the Salmon of Knowledge through our interactive story book Fionn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge on our website (Both linked in the comment section)!

The word of the week is Bradan! Bradan means salmon and the salmon is part of many different stories in...

We’re excited to be here at Atlantic Entertainment Expo (@aexsocial ), right behind those windows in the photo! Come see us in the 2nd vendor room at the end of the hallway!

We’re excited to be here at Atlantic Entertainment Expo (@aexsocial ), right behind those windows in the photo! Come see...

All set up, right on the water, and ready to sell you Gaelic & Celtic books at Atlantic Entertainment Expo (@aexsocial ) in Charlottetown, PEI this weekend!

All set up, right on the water, and ready to sell you Gaelic & Celtic books at Atlantic Entertainment Expo...

Happy World Poetry Day! Today we are celebrating UNESCO’s World Poetry Day, Là Bàrdachd na Cruinne, which happens every year on March 21st. World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression. Poetry and storytelling have of course always been important parts of the Gaelic culture, and Gaelic stories and poems hundreds of years old are still told and recited today as they have been passed down through generations of Gaels. You can learn more about the above books, World Poetry Day, Là Bàrdachd na Cruinne and more over at bradanpress.com in our newest blog post!

Happy World Poetry Day! Today we are celebrating UNESCO’s World Poetry Day, Là Bàrdachd na Cruinne, which happens every year...

Today we are spotlighting some of our Gaelic poetry books! 📖 📚 We have 4 different poetry books available through our website - Bhon Phlateau dhan a' Chladach, Cridhe's Anam / Heart & Soul, Òr a Mhaireas / Lasting Gold, and of course Raithean airson Sireadh / Seasons for Seeking. These beautiful collections of poetry are all in Gaelic or in English telling poems and stories about the author's experience with Gaelic! You can find these books and more through our website bradanpress.com under our poetry tab!

Today we are spotlighting some of our Gaelic poetry books! 📖 📚 We have 4 different poetry books available through...

Là Fhéill Pàdraig sona dhuibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (In Scottish Gaelic!) In advance of St. Patrick’s Day 2024, we’re featuring our titles with significant Irish-language content! ☘️ Lugh and the Fortress of the Gods is a bilingual English-Irish children's picture book that introduces kids to the Irish language. ☘️ The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook gives authentic words and phrases in Irish that you might want to use for a tattoo, crafts, or jewelry. The book also explains what not to do and shows some examples of permanent tattoo mistakes in Irish! ☘️ An Rós Fiáin is the Irish translation of the indie comic book series “Wild Rose” by award-winning Halifax author Nicola R. White. Set in 1790 Ireland and London, this graphic novel is just a bit spicy and suitable for ages 15+!

Là Fhéill Pàdraig sona dhuibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! (In Scottish Gaelic!) In advance of St. Patrick’s Day 2024, we’re...

Pass some time this march break with trying out our audiobooks! We have a few different titles that are in an audiobook format available through our website under the “audiobooks” tab. Pictured above are a few examples of the titles we have! Learn more through the link in the comments. #audiobooks #smallbusiness #gaelic

Pass some time this march break with trying out our audiobooks! We have a few different titles that are in...

Today is Latha Leabhraichean na Cruinne | World Book Day!! 📚 The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland took place in 1997 to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading. In the UK all the schools usually have students dress up as a character from a book they like, so we thought we would share some pics of everybody on the team that worked on Anna Ruadh! Celebrate today by reading your favourite Gaelic book or by taking a look at some of our books at bradanpress.com! You can learn more about Latha Leabhraichean na Cruinne | World Book Day on their website at worldbookday.com.

Today is Latha Leabhraichean na Cruinne | World Book Day!! 📚 The first World Book Day in the UK and...

Today we’re revealing the cover for the first of our new Spring 2024 titles! Na Trì Mucan Beaga is the Gaelic translation of The Three Little Pigs, by Seumas R. MacDhòmhnaill (Dr. Jamie MacDonald), the translator of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Little Red Hen. Featuring vintage colour illustrations by Leonard Leslie Brooke. You can learn more about this book, the author, and the upcoming launch on our website or our newest blog post both linked in the comments!

Today we’re revealing the cover for the first of our new Spring 2024 titles! Na Trì Mucan Beaga is the...

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Happy St. David's Day! For more word and phrases in Welsh that you can use for a tattoo, jewelry, or crafts, have a look at THE WELSH TATTOO HANDBOOK published by Bradan Press!

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Happy St. David's Day! For more word and phrases in Welsh that you can use...

*Swipe for English* Nach tig sibh ann airson leughadh beò air Zoom bho Alba Nuadh. Leughaidh Emily NicEòghainn an leabhar Bana-Phrionnsa a' Phoca Phàipeir le Robert Munsch, air eadar-theangachadh gu Gàidhlig le Mòrag Anna NicNèill. Thèid an leughadh seo a thaisbeanadh le cead bho Annick Press. Join us for a FREE Gaelic book reading on Zoom, live from Nova Scotia. Emily McEwan of Bradan Press will read aloud Bana-Phrionnsa a' Phoca Phàipeir, the Scottish Gaelic translation of The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch. This book was translated into Gaelic by Mòrag Anna NicNèill. This reading is presented with permission from Annick Press. Learn more at our Facebook event or sign up on eventbrite through the link in the comments!

*Swipe for English* Nach tig sibh ann airson leughadh beò air Zoom bho Alba Nuadh. Leughaidh Emily NicEòghainn an leabhar...

Highland Games season is approaching us as spring weather starts to come! With that, it's Kate's time to shine again for the first time at her highland games. We have Disaster at the Highland Games available in both English and Gaelic; both are perfect for classrooms, reading out loud, and Gaelic learners. Both are available through our website or on our Amazon storefront; both can be accessed through the link in our bio! ✨📚 #Gaidhlig #indiepublishing #gaelicns #gaelicbooks #novascotia #gàidhlig

Highland Games season is approaching us as spring weather starts to come! With that, it's Kate's time to shine again...

This week's word is... Grianach! | Sunny! The sun is finally coming out in Nova Scotia so hopefully, we can use this word all week long. If you want to read or learn more Gaelic, our website is open 24/7 with everything from children's stories to poetry in Scottish and Irish Gaelic! Because hearing Gaelic is also as important as reading it, you can learn how to pronounce grianach through the link in the comments via LearnGaelic.net. #Gaelic #Gaidhlig #novascotia #gàidhlig #indiepublishing #gaelicns #gaelicbooks #wordoftheweek

This week's word is... Grianach! | Sunny! The sun is finally coming out in Nova Scotia so hopefully, we can...

Have you signed up for our weekly newsletter yet? It will keep you informed about events, sales, new books, and anything else happening at Bradan Press. Our newsletter comes out weekly on Wednesdays--click the link in our bio for a sign-up link! Tapadh leibh! #news #newsletter #gaelicns #novascotia #gaelic #gàidhlig #gaelicbooks #indypublishing

Have you signed up for our weekly newsletter yet? It will keep you informed about events, sales, new books, and...

Happy World Gaelic Week From Bradan Press! This week, February 19th – 25th 2024, is World Gaelic Week! Seachdain na Gàidhlig / World Gaelic Week, aims to raise the profile of Gaelic through community initiatives, projects and events. It provides the opportunity for both Gaelic speakers and those without the language to take part in a way that suits them. The theme for 2024 is ‘Your Language. Your Opportunity’ and the events this year to celebrate are focused on this theme. You can view more about Seachdain na Gàidhlig / World Gaelic Week events, information, and more on the Seachdain na Gàidhlig website or through our newest blog post on our website!

Happy World Gaelic Week From Bradan Press! This week, February 19th – 25th 2024, is World Gaelic Week! Seachdain na...

While we are almost out of February, Winter isn't quite done in Nova Scotia yet! One way that you can pass the time is with our adult colouring book, Fàilte! Fàilte is written by Gayle Weatherson and offers a wealth of Gaelic phrases and traditional proverbs, intricately decorated with flowers, foliage, birds, and beasts, and ready to colour. 📚 You can view this book along with our others at bradanpress.com. #canada #storytelling #learngaelic #speakgaelic #Gaelic #Gaidhlig #color #colour #colouringbooks #colouringbookforadults

While we are almost out of February, Winter isn't quite done in Nova Scotia yet! One way that you can...

This week's word is... Leugh | Read! This word is very fitting for us and we use it often. If you want to leugh/read some Gaelic, our website is open 24/7 with everything from children's stories to poetry in Scottish and Irish Gaelic! Because hearing Gaelic is also as important as reading it, you can learn how to pronounce leugh through the link in the comments via Am Faclair Beag. #Gaelic #Gaidhlig #novascotia #gàidhlig #indiepublishing #gaelicns #gaelicbooks #wordoftheweek

This week's word is... Leugh | Read! This word is very fitting for us and we use it often. If...

Today is Là nam Pòg! / Valentine's Day! The word of the day is Mo ghaol or My love; try it out today with your loved ones! You can also find more in today's blog post at bradanpress.com or through the link in the comments. Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Today is Là nam Pòg! / Valentine's Day! The word of the day is Mo ghaol or My love; try...

Teachers don't forget! We have French versions for two of our books; G is for Gael and for Fionn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge. Both these books showcase Gaelic culture in a grade-appropriate level. G is for Gaël (G is for Gael) is a first step for children and adults who wish to discover and understand Gaelic history, culture and identity in Nova Scotia. Through joyful illustrations and creative concepts, readers will explore and celebrate Gaelic identity. This booklet is intended for children, teachers, parents, grandparents and anyone else who wants to learn more about Gaelic language and culture in Nova Scotia. 📚 Fionn MacCool et le saumon de la sagesse (Fionn MacCool and the Salmon of Knowledge) is the tale of the great Gaelic hero Fionn MacCool and why he sucks his thumb. It is also the story of the Salmon of Knowledge on the Nova Scotia Gaelic flag. This tale is retold as a participation story with gestures corresponding to nine action words, making it perfect for reading aloud.

Teachers don't forget! We have French versions for two of our books; G is for Gael and for Fionn MacCool...

Nova Scotians are pretty sick of snow right now but we still want to share a word for the upcoming week: sneachd! Which means Snow. If you live in Nova Scotia then you might want to practice before our snowstorm on Tuesday and Wednesday ❄️☃️ You can hear how to pronounce this word through the link in the comments via Am Faclair Beag. If you want more Gaelic words, poetry, or stories you can always visit our website at bradanpress.com!

Nova Scotians are pretty sick of snow right now but we still want to share a word for the upcoming...

Everyone at Bradan Press wants to wish you a happy World Read Aloud Day! We have always known it is important to share stories orally as well as through text; so we encourage you to read aloud to your classroom, children, or family today to celebrate. You can also celebrate by taking a look at our YouTube page where we have read-aloud versions of our books (linked in the comments)! #readaloudday

Everyone at Bradan Press wants to wish you a happy World Read Aloud Day! We have always known it is...

Want to change up your reading a bit but still read Gaelic books AND support a small business? We have a variety of graphic novels available in English, Scottish Gaelic, and Irish! Pictured here are some of Aonghas MacLeòid / Angus MacLeod's English and Gaelic graphic novels as well as Ròs Fiadhaich which has been recently translated into Irish as well titled An Rós Fiáin. All of these wonderful graphic novels and more are available through our website as well as at our in-person vending events!

Want to change up your reading a bit but still read Gaelic books AND support a small business? We have...

'S e DihAoine Bandcamp a th' ann! Today is Bandcamp Friday! If you buy an audiobook today, more of your money will go to the book creators! We have THREE different audio books available shown above. Go to bradanpress.bandcamp.com to access and view all of our audio books. #Gaelic #Gaidhlig #bandcamp

'S e DihAoine Bandcamp a th' ann! Today is Bandcamp Friday! If you buy an audiobook today, more of your...

Beannachdan na Féille Brìghde oirbh uile! // Happy Saint Brigid's Day to you all! St Brigid (c 451-525) is one of three national saints of Ireland, alongside St Patrick and St Columba. She is believed to have been born in Foughart near Dundalk in County Louth and according to folklore she was an abbess who founded several convents, including one in Kildare which was built on the site of a pagan shrine to the Celtic goddess of the same name. St Brigid is also credited with establishing a school of art, which included the teaching of metalwork and illumination. She is the patron saint of many things including poetry, learning, healing, and protection. The saint is remembered on her feast day by the tradition of making St Brigid’s crosses from rushes. The cross usually has four arms, each tied at the ends, and a woven square in the middle. These are place over doorways and windows to protect the home from any kind of harm. Read more about the celebration of à Fhéill Brìghde at this link written by Dr. Emily McEwan: https://gaelic.co/bridget

Beannachdan na Féille Brìghde oirbh uile! // Happy Saint Brigid's Day to you all! St Brigid (c 451-525) is one...

Snow Day in Nova Scotia? S'no problem! Our online website is open 24/7. You can always check out bradanpress.com whether you're interested in looking for a new read, looking for some Gaelic resources, or looking at our newest updates. You can also save on your book order today by helping us out with a quick online review! Just a reminder that if you write an online review of one of our books on Amazon or GoodReads and send us a screenshot, we’ll send you a coupon for 20% off a future book purchase in the Bradan Press online shop (USA or Canada). The review can be as short (or as long!) as you like. Abair bargan! / What a deal! Did you know that you can write a book review on Amazon even if you didn’t buy the book there? You just need to have an Amazon account and to have spent $50 there in the past 12 months. You can find out more about other places to review or instructions on how to leave a review through the link in the comments!

Snow Day in Nova Scotia? S'no problem! Our online website is open 24/7. You can always check out bradanpress.com whether...

We had the pleasure of visiting @comhairle_nan_leabhraichean in Scotland this week and were able to grab some photos of some of our books on display as well as other wonderful Gaelic books available! We always love being able to visit the Gaelic Books Council and seeing in person all of the great Gaelic resources available. #gaelicns #gaelic #indiepublishing #gaelicbooks #novascotia #gàidhlig #gaelicbookscouncil

We had the pleasure of visiting @comhairle_nan_leabhraichean in Scotland this week and were able to grab some photos of some...

Robert Burns poem in English and Scots Ha! whaur ye gaun, ye crowlin ferlie? Your impudence protects you sairly; I canna say but ye strunt rarely, Owre gauze and lace; Tho’, faith! I fear ye dine but sparely On sic a place … Happy Burns Night from Bradan Press! Celebrate poetry with some Robbie Burns tonight. This poem, To a Louse, was written in 1786 in Burn's favourite meter, Standard Habbie.

Robert Burns poem in English and Scots Ha! whaur ye gaun, ye crowlin ferlie? Your impudence protects you sairly; I...

Day 3, Scotland’s Trade Fair 2024! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙📚

Day 3, Scotland’s Trade Fair 2024! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙📚

Teachers! We have updated our guide for Gaelic resources for Nova Scotian classrooms on our website! In this list, you will find English, French, and Gaelic books for Nova Scotia educators that are available from the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. We continue to add to and update this list on a regular basis so be sure to check back! Click the link in our bio to see more. #indiepublishing #gàidhlig #gaelicbooks #gaelicns #novascotia #gaelic

Teachers! We have updated our guide for Gaelic resources for Nova Scotian classrooms on our website! In this list, you...

Bradan Press is at @scotlandstradefair 2024 at the SEC in Glasgow Sunday through Tuesday this week! Come see us at booth E35. The show is open 9:30am-5pm Sun & Mon, 9:30am-4pm Tuesday. Thigibh ann! 📚🌟📚🌟📚

Bradan Press is at @scotlandstradefair 2024 at the SEC in Glasgow Sunday through Tuesday this week! Come see us at...

Bradan Press is 8 years old! Tha Clò a’ Bhradain 8 bliadhna a dh’aois! Thank you to our readers around the world, our creative collaborators, our funders, and everyone else who has supported Bradan Press since our founding in January 2016! Mòran taing do ar luchd-leughaidh air feadh an t-saoghal, ar luchd co-obrachaidh cruthachail, na buidhnean a thug maoineachadh dhuinn, agus a h-uile neach is buidheann eile a thug taic dhuinn bho’n a chaidh sinn a stèidheachadh san Fhaoilleach 2016! Delicious cake by @delectabledessertsns of Dartmouth! ❤️🎂 Today is the last day for our Seconds Sale! What better way to celebrate our birthday than using our "Seconds" sale to treat yourself! Until Atlantic time midnight tonight (Wednesday, January 17th, 2024) We're selling our damaged books at a 25% discount. The damage is slight and mainly consists of bent corners, scuffed front covers, wear along the edges of covers, and the occasional creased back cover. The damage does not affect readability. We’re offering 25% off all books listed as "SECONDS" in our Canadian and US online shops. Visit the main shop page and scroll down alphabetically to "S" to see the seconds product listings. There is no coupon. Quantities are limited, with only 1-2 damaged copies available on some titles, so if you're interested, jump on it to get the book(s) you want!

Bradan Press is 8 years old! Tha Clò a’ Bhradain 8 bliadhna a dh’aois! Thank you to our readers around...

It is day 12 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a 25% discount. Over the past few years some of our books have been damaged by various shipping companies. Damage is slight and mainly consists of bent corners, scuffed front covers, wear along the edges of covers, and the occasional creased back cover. The damage does not affect readability! We’re offering 25% off all books listed as “SECONDS” in our Canadian and US online shops now through January 17 and/or while quantities last! Visit the main shop page (US or Canada) and scroll down alphabetically to “S” to see the seconds product listings. There is no coupon. Quantities are limited, with only 1-2 damaged copies available on some titles, so if you’re interested, jump on it to get the book(s) you want! US shop: www.us.bradanpress.com CAN shop: bradanpress.com/shop

It is day 12 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a...

It's THAT time of year again... stoirmeil! Sìde nan seachd sian! 🌧🌨❄️🌬🌊 Fortunately, yesterday & today we were able to ship all online orders received from January 5-10. Tapadh leibh / Thank you for your patience and support! 🍁💙📚📦📯🚛📫

It's THAT time of year again... stoirmeil! Sìde nan seachd sian! 🌧🌨❄️🌬🌊 Fortunately, yesterday & today we were able to...

Bradan Press is visiting Scotland later this month for a trade show! ✈️ If you would like to order a 3x5’ Nova Scotia #Gaelic flag, please let us know. We can hand-carry it over and post it to you via Royal Mail from the Glasgow area. Flags are CAD $30 (approx GBP 18.00) plus postage & packing. We can receive payment via credit card or PayPal through a PayPal invoice. Send us a message through our website Contact page with your shipping address if you’d like to order one! (bradanpress.com/contact)

Bradan Press is visiting Scotland later this month for a trade show! ✈️ If you would like to order a...

It is day 6 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a 25% discount. Over the past few years some of our books have been damaged by various shipping companies. Damage is slight and mainly consists of bent corners, scuffed front covers, wear along the edges of covers, and the occasional creased back cover. The damage does not affect readability.! We’re offering 25% off all books listed as “SECONDS” in our Canadian and US online shops now through January 17 and/or while quantities last! Visit the main shop page (US or Canada) and scroll down alphabetically to “S” to see the seconds product listings. There is no coupon. Quantities are limited, with only 1-2 damaged copies available on some titles, so if you’re interested, jump on it to get the book(s) you want! US shop: www.us.bradanpress.com CAN shop: bradanpress.com/shop

It is day 6 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a...

Pssst... Teachers! Start off the new year by incorporating Gaelic into your classrooms with our books G is for Gael! G is for Gaelic series is our alphabet book about Scottish Gaelic language & culture in Nova Scotia. It's available in English, French, and Gaelic so it is accessible to all classrooms in the province. Right now you can purchase the English or French version through our "Seconds" sale, or you can find all three separately in our shop, or you can also find them all as a part of our special discounted Book Boxes! 🇫🇷 If you have children in French immersion, why not buy the French Immersion Book Box, together with Fionn MacCool in French? 🚩 For flag fans, buy the Gaelic Flag Book Box with the full-size official Nova Scotia Gaelic flag and copies of G is for Gael and Fionn MacCool. Fionn tells the story of the Salmon of Wisdom in the Gaelic flag! 3️⃣ The "G is for Gael in Three Languages" Book Box gives you a discounted "three-peat" for multilingual households or gift-giving!

Pssst... Teachers! Start off the new year by incorporating Gaelic into your classrooms with our books G is for Gael!...

It is day 3 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a 25% discount. Over the past few years some of our books have been damaged by various shipping companies. Damage is slight and mainly consists of bent corners, scuffed front covers, wear along the edges of covers, and the occasional creased back cover. The damage does not affect readability.! We’re offering 25% off all books listed as “SECONDS” in our Canadian and US online shops now through January 17 and/or while quantities last! Visit the main shop page (US or Canada) and scroll down alphabetically to “S” to see the seconds product listings. There is no coupon. Quantities are limited, with only 1-2 damaged copies available on some titles, so if you’re interested, jump on it to get the book(s) you want! Pictured here are just a FEW of the titles that will be on sale! 📚 US shop: us.bradanpress.com CAN shop: bradanpress.com/shop

It is day 3 of our "seconds" sale!! From Jan 4-17, 2024 we are selling slightly damaged books at a...

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr dhuibh uile! Happy New Year to you all! We’re having a “seconds” sale Jan 4-17, 2024! Over the past few years some of our books have been damaged by various shipping companies--you might remember the great UPS shipping fiasco of 2021, for example! We’re selling the damaged books at a 25% discount. Damage is slight and mainly consists of bent corners, scuffed front covers, wear along the edges of covers, and the occasional creased back cover. The damage does not affect readability. We’re offering 25% off all books listed as “SECONDS” in our Canadian and US online shops now through January 17 and/or while quantities last! Visit the main shop page (US or Canada) and scroll down alphabetically to “S” to see the seconds product listings. There is no coupon. Quantities are limited, with only 1-2 damaged copies available on some titles, so if you’re interested, jump on it to get the book(s) you want! Pictured here are just a FEW of the titles that will be on sale! 📚 US shop: us.bradanpress.com CAN shop: bradanpress.com/shop

Bliadhna Mhath Ùr dhuibh uile! Happy New Year to you all! We’re having a “seconds” sale Jan 4-17, 2024! Over...

Squeezing in under the wire of 2023 with a #topnine although in reality there were a lot more than nine fantastic moments! Pictured here are, L to R and top to bottom: Bradan Press at Scotland's Trade Fair in Glasgow, January; Catriona Parsons and Jamie MacDonald at the joint book launch for Cridhe 's Anam and Na Trì Mathain in June; our new souped-up vending tent at the Antigonish Highland Games in July; one of our titles spotted in the Sgeul/Story exhibit at the National Library of Scotland; Bradan Press's 7th birthday celebrated in January; vending at Hal-Con (Do or do not; there is no try!); vending at Merry Witchmas in Chester in November; the launch of An Rós Fiáin & Lugh and the Fortress of the Gods in November; and our lovely Christmas craft show vending booth. Beannachdan na Ràithe dhuibh uile, agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr dhuibh nuair a thig i! Season's Greetings to you all, and Happy New Year when it comes! #gaelic #gaelicbooks #indiepublishing #novascotia

Squeezing in under the wire of 2023 with a #topnine although in reality there were a lot more than nine...

Celebrating all the wonderful books by wonderful authors and contributors that Bradan Press has published in 2023! 🎉 Nach sinne a tha moiteil as a h-uile leabhar, ùghdar, dealbhadair, agus com-pàirtiche! 👏🔥🥰 #gàidhlig #gaelic #indiepublishing #gaelicbooks #novascotia #atlanticbooks

Celebrating all the wonderful books by wonderful authors and contributors that Bradan Press has published in 2023! 🎉 Nach sinne...

3 days ago

Latha na Cruinne sona dhuibh 🌱 bho Anna Ruadh 🌷 “A sheann shaoghail chòir,” thuirt i air a socair, “tha thu air leth eireachdail, agus tha mi air mo dhòigh a bhith beò annad.” —ANNA RUADH le L.M. Montgomery, air eadar-theangachadh le Mòrag Anna NicNèill

Latha na Cruinne sona dhuibh 🌱 bho Anna Ruadh 🌷 “A sheann shaoghail chòir,” thuirt i air a socair, “tha thu air leth eireachdail, agus tha mi air mo dhòigh a bhith beò annad.” —ANNA RUADH le L.M. Montgomery, air eadar-theangachadh le Mòrag Anna NicNèill
6 days ago

We recently had the pleasure of stopping into Vickery House Books on a trip to Parrsboro--great to see our titles there!

We recently had the pleasure of stopping into Vickery House Books on a trip to Parrsboro--great to see our titles there!
We recently had the pleasure of stopping into Vickery House Books on a trip to Parrsboro--great to see our titles there! We recently had the pleasure of stopping into Vickery House Books on a trip to Parrsboro--great to see our titles there! We recently had the pleasure of stopping into Vickery House Books on a trip to Parrsboro--great to see our titles there!
1 week ago

🌸 Thuig Marilla, agus i a’ coiseachd dhachaigh anmoch ... aon fheasgar Giblein, gun robh an geamhradh air falbh is seachad nuair a dh’fhairich i a’ ghaoir aoibhneach a bhios an t-earrach a’ toirt thucasan a tha sean is dubhach dìreach mar a tha e ga thoirt thucasan a tha òg is mear. ... Bha earrach mu sgaoil anns an tìr agus bha ceumannan stuama meadhan-aoise Marilla na b’ aotruime is na bu luaithe air sàillibh an cuid aoibhneis thùsail domhainn. 🌸 ANNA RUADH le L.M. Montgomery air eadar-theangachadh le Mòrag Anna NicNèill

🌸 Thuig Marilla, agus i a’ coiseachd dhachaigh anmoch ... aon fheasgar Giblein, gun robh an geamhradh air falbh is seachad nuair a dh’fhairich i a’ ghaoir aoibhneach a bhios an t-earrach a’ toirt thucasan a tha sean is dubhach dìreach mar a tha e ga thoirt thucasan a tha òg is mear. ... Bha earrach mu sgaoil anns an tìr agus bha ceumannan stuama meadhan-aoise Marilla na b’ aotruime is na bu luaithe air sàillibh an cuid aoibhneis thùsail domhainn. 🌸 ANNA RUADH le L.M. Montgomery air eadar-theangachadh le Mòrag Anna NicNèill
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✨Spring 2024 Title Spotlight✨ One of our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles is Na Trì Mucan Beaga | The Three Pigs! Once there were three little pigs who left their mama to build new houses of their own. The first little pig built a house with straw, and the second little pig built a house with gorse twigs, but the Big Bad Wolf blew them down and ate up the little pigs! The third little pig built a house with bricks, and the Big Bad Wolf couldn’t blow it down. So he started playing tricks on the third little pig in order to catch him and eat him—but the pig was just as cunning as the wolf! Who will emerge victorious, and who will be eaten? A third fairytale translation with charming vintage illustrations, from the creator of Na Trì Mathain and A’ Chearc Bheag Ruadh. Learn more about this book and the author in our newest blog post on bradanpress.com!

✨Spring 2024 Title Spotlight✨ One of our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles is Na Trì Mucan Beaga | The Three Pigs! Once there were three little pigs who left their mama to build new houses of their own. The first little pig built a house with straw, and the second little pig built a house with gorse twigs, but the Big Bad Wolf blew them down and ate up the little pigs! The third little pig built a house with bricks, and the Big Bad Wolf couldn’t blow it down. So he started playing tricks on the third little pig in order to catch him and eat him—but the pig was just as cunning as the wolf! Who will emerge victorious, and who will be eaten? A third fairytale translation with charming vintage illustrations, from the creator of Na Trì Mathain and A’ Chearc Bheag Ruadh. Learn more about this book and the author in our newest blog post on bradanpress.com!
1 week ago

New achievement level unlocked: we’re getting phishing & spam messages in Irish as well as English now! 💪😄

New achievement level unlocked: we’re getting phishing & spam messages in Irish as well as English now! 💪😄
New achievement level unlocked: we’re getting phishing & spam messages in Irish as well as English now! 💪😄

Biorachan Beag agus Biorachan Mòr in the "Sgeul" exhibit at National Library of Scotland #gaelic

7 months ago

Tha sinn air ar dòigh gu bheil an leabhar againn, Biorachan Beag agus Biorachan Mòr, anns an taisb...

An Rós Fiáin: A graphic novel in Irish

8 months ago

Bradan Press is going to translate & publish the graphic novel WILD ROSE in Irish (as Gaeilge)! Plea...

Book Launch: Cridhe 's Anam / Heart & Soul by Catriona NicÌomhair Parsons

9 months ago

The book launch for Catriona NicÌomhair Parsons' poetry collection took place on June 10, 2023 at t...

Book Launch: Na Trì Mathain by Seumas R. MacDhòmhnaill (Goldilocks & the Three Bears in Gaelic)

9 months ago

The book launch for Na Trì Mathain (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) took place on June 10, 2023 at ...

Ás a' Chamhanaich - Graphic Novel Audiobook

2 years ago

This is the audiobook edition of Ás a' Chamhanaich, the debut graphic novel in Scottish Gaelic by C...

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