Northern

Special Books

Now operating under: Northern Quill ​Publishing

Lana de Bastiani, M.Ed.

Founder and CEO

Northern Special Books (NSB) is transitioning to Northern Quill Publishing ​(NQP) while remaining the children’s book imprint for NQP. Founded by ​Lana de Bastiani, M.Ed., NSB has evolved from a solo venture into the ​NWT’s first hybrid publishing house with the help of Amber Henry, Judith ​Drinan, Myranda Bolstad, and Rachel VanderVeen.


Lana began writing children's books during her master's in education, ​with her first book, The Fox and My Boot, inspired by a fox stealing her ​boot, becoming a bestseller. Her second book, Nick the Northern Special, ​co-authored with Megan Cooper, features their dogs.


In 2022, Lana launched NSB to promote Canadian literature, focusing on ​stories set in the Northwest Territories. NSB books are available at various ​local retailers in Yellowknife, the NWT, the Yukon, and on NQP’s website.

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What ​readers are ​saying about ​our books

“​Again, again!

“I’​d like to read that book!”

- William, Age 4

- Aubrey, Age 3

“The Fox and My Boot is one of my all time favourite ​children’s books because it’s magic and fun, and it ​reminds me that great literature pours light into your heart ​every time you read it.”

Lana de Bastiani and Janey Pacey, mahsi for creating a ​book that makes me giggle every time I even think about it. ​I LOVE THIS BOOK!!”


- Richard Van Camp

“Lana’s first book is a favourite for us. Our son loves it ​because he recognizes the northern scenery and animals. ​The story is based on true events in our hometown, so he ​really engages with it because it really happened here ​(and because Lana has a gift and added a little magic and ​imagination!)”

- Linna Williams (mother and day care ​operator)

Contact Us

You can still reach Lana directly at: ​Northernspecialbooks@gmail.com

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You can reach Northern Quill Publishing at:

hello@northernquillpublishing.ca

o​r: www.northernquillpublishing.ca

(123) 456-7890