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Fresh Grad Secures Three-Book Deal for Dystopian Trilogy

7/24/2025

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Tonia Laird, a fresh graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, has landed an exciting three-book deal with Simon & Schuster Canada for her captivating young adult series, The Kin Trilogy. The first installment, set against a dystopian backdrop of Saskatchewan, follows a young Métis woman on a profound journey to uncover her heritage, set to debut in fall 2026.

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Story summary

Tonia Laird, a fresh graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, has landed an exciting three-book deal with Simon & Schuster Canada for her captivating young adult series, The Kin Trilogy. The first installment, set against a dystopian backdrop of Saskatchewan, follows a young Métis woman on a profound journey to uncover her heritage, set to debut in fall 2026.