French Book Rush: A 60-Minute Tour of French Power Titles

Ready to energize your French section?

Join us for the French Book Rush, a fast-paced, 60-minute Franco-Canadian showcase created for independent booksellers who want to grow their French-language offerings with confidence and ease.

Led by author and translator Nicholas Aumais, this lively session spotlights standout titles for every age group, from visually captivating children’s books to powerful adult works by Indigenous voices and celebrated Canadian creators. Each featured title comes with clear, compelling, ready-to-use talking points designed to help you hand-sell immediately and connect authentically with French-language readers.

You’ll leave inspired, informed, and equipped with practical tools and fresh ideas to build French sections stocked with books that move off the shelves.

Session objectives

By the end of this dynamic 60-minute tour, you will:

• Discover high-potential French-language titles from Franco-Canadian publishers that can expand and diversify your section for readers of all ages.
• Gain ready-to-use selling hooks for every featured book, so you can start hand-selling the next day.
• Spotlight exceptional titles that celebrate Canadian creators, showcase remarkable illustrations, and reflect the diversity that today’s families, educators, and communities are actively seeking.

Host: Nicholas Aumais, author and translator

Session presented by: The Franco-Canadian publishers group REFC (Regroupement des éditions franco-canadiens)