The Curator’s Desk
I’m a social worker, community organizer, and lifelong book lover.
At my core, I believe stories are one of the most powerful tools we have for building empathy, understanding, and real connection.
For years, I’ve worked in mental health and community wellbeing, helping people find belonging and community in a world that can feel increasingly disconnected. Again and again, I’ve seen how stories open minds, challenge assumptions, and remind us that we are rarely as alone as we think.
As conversations around censorship and challenged books continue to grow across Canada, I felt that familiar pull to do something. Watching books disappear from classrooms and library shelves, especially stories centered around identity, justice, and lived experience made it impossible to stay quiet.
Lit Resistance was created as a way to turn reading into action.
This isn’t just a subscription box. It’s a space for curiosity, conversation, and community. A place where people can discover stories they may never have picked up on their own, talk about them honestly, and connect with others who believe access to ideas should never be restricted.
I live in the Wîhkwêntôwin community in Edmonton, where I’m usually dreaming up ways to bring neighbours together—whether that’s through open-to-all book clubs, small concerts in the park, or finding new ways to make reading feel less like a solitary act and more like a shared experience.
I believe we are infinitely stronger together than we are alone.
I also believe that the books that make people uncomfortable are often the ones we need most.
Reading widely, especially stories that challenge us, makes us better, more thoughtful, and more empathetic humans. It helps us ask better questions, have better conversations, and build stronger communities.
So let’s read something unexpected. Let’s talk about it with a friend. Let’s protect stories that deserve to be heard.
Let’s build a community that refuses to be censored.
Welcome to the Resistance.
— Robyn Wilson
I’m a social worker, community organizer, and lifelong book lover.
At my core, I believe stories are one of the most powerful tools we have for building empathy, understanding, and real connection.
From the Shelf
The beginning of every great movement starts with a single flicker.
Get a fresh perspective delivered to your door every month. The Spark is our entry-level invitation to the world of challenged literature. Each month, you’ll receive a carefully selected title from the banned book list, paired with an in-depth exploration of its history and the reasons behind its censorship. We also include guided reflection questions to help you (or your book club) dig deeper, plus one or two hand-picked extras to keep the inspiration glowing.
Frequency: Monthly, recurring
Build the momentum. Keep the conversation moving.
Commit to a season of discovery with The Rally. This three-month journey ensures your shelves stay stocked with the stories others tried to hide. You’ll get the monthly banned book, the "Why It’s Banned" deep-dive, and our signature reflection guides. To keep the energy high, we include exclusive hand-made or curated extras. It’s more than a subscription; it’s a quarterly commitment to staying curious.
Frequency: 3 month, recurring
For the long haul. For the dedicated. For the bold.
The Resistance is our premier tier for those who believe that access to stories is a fundamental right. Over half a year, we’ll build a library of courage together. Each box features the monthly book, our essential historical write-ups, and reflection prompts designed to spark serious dialogue. We pack these boxes with our most unique, hand-crafted extras—the kind of items that turn a reading habit into a statement. Stand firm, read deep, and join the movement.
Frequency: 6 month, recurring
Knowledge is the foundation; action is the architecture.
The Advocate is our premier toolkit for those ready to turn their reading into a movement. This isn't a subscription—it’s a curated deep-dive into the heart of social change. Inside, you’ll find two essential titles: On Book Banning by Ira Wells - a comprehensive, Canadian study on the subject of book bans, and Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi - a memoir of a subversive book club in Iran at a time when everything was under control of the State. These books are paired with exclusive Lit Resistance merch so you can wear your mission on your sleeve.
To help you bridge the gap between the page and the world, we’ve included a custom Advocacy Reflection & Action Guide. This isn’t just a write-up; it’s a tactical breakdown of the books' core themes, paired with suggestions for local advocacy, from organizing your own book circle to supporting grassroots movements in your community.
The Advocate is for the reader who knows that the final chapter of any great book is written in the streets.
Frequency: This is a single, standalone box