by Dory Cerny

Q&A: Kids Can Press senior editor and author Stacey Roderick

Ever wondered what it’s like to (temporarily) hang up your editor’s hat and write your own book? To have it published by your employer? We asked Kids Can Press senior editor Stacey Roderick, whose first ... Read More »

April 16, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Courtney Summers’ All the Rage latest Tumblr Reblog book club pick

By Dory Cerny

If you don’t know the name Courtney Summers, be prepared to get used to hearing it. The Ontario-based author of YA novels including her 2009 debut Cracked Up to Be (a Cybil Award winner) and ... Read More »

April 2, 2015 | Filed under: Authors, Book news

IBBY announces 2015 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities

By Dory Cerny

The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has announced the 50 titles comprising its biennial list of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities. The titles selected for 2015 will be featured in ... Read More »

March 17, 2015 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Libraries

Cozy Classics creators find “the Force” with Star Wars books

By Dory Cerny

Three years after introducing their highly successful and innovative board-book series, Cozy Classics (Simply Read Books), Vancouver-born twin brothers Holman and Jack Wang are setting their sights on a galaxy far, far away with a ... Read More »

March 3, 2015 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Dennis Lee’s Melvis and Elvis has landed

By Dory Cerny

The wait is over, Dennis Lee fans. Today marks the official release date of Lee's first collection of original poems for children in more than a decade. Melvis and Elvis (HarperCollins Canada) features illustrations by ... Read More »

February 17, 2015 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Jillian Tamaki, Jon Klassen receive 2015 Caldecott Honors

By Dory Cerny

The American Library Association and its affiliates announced the winners of the 2015 Book and Media awards yesterday, including the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medals, which recognize illustrators of the previous year's most distinguished picture books. ... Read More »

February 3, 2015 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Ronald McDonald House and First Book Canada launch book fair

By Dory Cerny

Toronto author-illustrator Julie Kraulis entertained children and staff at Ronald McDonald House on Jan. 21 with a reading from her new picture book, An Armadillo in Paris (Tundra Books), as part of RMH Toronto's inaugural ... Read More »

January 27, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Spring preview 2015: more books for young people

By Dory Cerny

LIFE AFTER SEVEN The Seven Series and its follow-up, Seven Sequels, have been smash hits for Orca Book Publishers. Two of the contributing authors have titles out with the publisher this spring. Sigmund Brouwer takes ... Read More »

January 23, 2015 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Preview

Spring preview 2015: books for young people

By Dory Cerny

POETS, MAN When it comes to Canadian children’s poetry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger name than Dennis Lee. On the heels of the 40th anniversary of Alligator Pie, Lee will release his first ... Read More »

January 22, 2015 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Preview

Photos: Second Story Press celebrates 25 years

By Dory Cerny

Feminist publisher Second Story Press celebrated its 25th anniversary Dec. 5 with a party at the Cecil Street Community Centre in Toronto. Attendees were treated to musical entertainment by former Parachute Club singer Lorraine Segato, ... Read More »

December 11, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

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Q&A: Kids Can Press senior editor and author Stacey Roderick

Courtney Summers’ All the Rage latest Tumblr Reblog book club pick

IBBY announces 2015 Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities

Cozy Classics creators find “the Force” with Star Wars books

Dennis Lee’s Melvis and Elvis has landed

Jillian Tamaki, Jon Klassen receive 2015 Caldecott Honors

Ronald McDonald House and First Book Canada launch book fair

Spring preview 2015: more books for young people

Spring preview 2015: books for young people

Photos: Second Story Press celebrates 25 years

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