I am so pleased to see All the Faces of Me in this list of books that support Social-Emotional learning (SEL). Heartfelt thanks to Spencer Miller and 49th Shelf for the energy and care they put into selecting and sharing quality Canadian books for young readers. Find out more and see the entire list here.
Tag: picture book
Activity Guide for Make Room
Just in time for Lent, Make Room: A Child’s Guide to Lent and Easter has a brand new Activity Guide! The guide follows the four sections of the book: Making Time, Making Space, Making Room, Holy Week. For each section it includes conversation-starters, hands-on activities, simple practices connected to the theme, and suggestions for other… Continue reading Activity Guide for Make Room
Charlotte Zolotow Award 2024 Honor Book!
I can hardly begin to describe how thrilled I am that All the Faces of Me has been named one of three Honor Books by the Charlotte Zolotow Award 2024 committee. The Charlotte Zolotow Award is given annually for outstanding writing in a picture book published in the United States in the preceding year. Up… Continue reading Charlotte Zolotow Award 2024 Honor Book!
Norma Fleck Award Finalist!
I am beyond thrilled that Sun in My Tummy has been nominated as a finalist for the Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children's Non-Fiction. The Norma Fleck Award fis one of seven national awards celebrating excellence in children's literature administered by the Canadian Children's Book Centre. The CCBC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping… Continue reading Norma Fleck Award Finalist!
Growing Good Kids Book Award Winner!
I am thrilled to announce that Sun in My Tummy is one of this year's recipients of the Growing Good Kids Book Awards from Junior Master Gardener and The American Horticultural Society! Junior Master Gardener is the international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension system created & managed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.… Continue reading Growing Good Kids Book Award Winner!
Science Writers and Communicators of Canada
I am over the moon to share the news that The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: The Story of Maria Mitchell (Kids Can Press) has been shortlisted for the 2022 Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Children and Youth Book Award. The SWCC is a national organization whose aim is to foster quality communication about science and technology to… Continue reading Science Writers and Communicators of Canada
Review of The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: Canadian Review of Materials
As women’s history month draws to a close, I want to share one last review of The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything. This one was written by Dr. Gregory Bryan, children’s literature professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba. It published in the Canadian Review of Materials in May 2022, but I… Continue reading Review of The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything: Canadian Review of Materials
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