by Shanda Deziel

Cary Fagan had a very good 2019 – straddling kidlit and adult literary fiction

Cary Fagan had an impressive 2019, publishing four children’s books and a novel for adults, The Student. While he is prolific, that doesn’t mean the quality of Fagan's work ever wavers. Each book is thoughtful ... Read More »

December 27, 2019

2019 Books of the Year: Books for Young People

By Shanda Deziel

Pokko and the Drum Matthew Forsythe Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster Matthew Forsythe’s latest picture book – his first as writer and illustrator – is deceptively and delightfully simple. Tiny frog protagonist Pokko doesn’t say ... Read More »

December 5, 2019

Linda Leith Publishing launches ruelle, a new imprint for young people

By Shanda Deziel

Montreal's Linda Leith Publishing is launching ruelle, a kidlit imprint, with plans to publish two titles a year. Linda Leith says they are interested in working on picture books, middle grade, and YA, as well as ... Read More »

November 27, 2019

Kidlit author Robin Stevenson uninvited to Illinois school after parent complains about LGBTQ+ content

By Shanda Deziel

Update: Robin Stevenson has been asked to return to DuPage County in Illinois and speak about her book Kid Activists on Nov. 20, at Glenbard West High School. The event was arranged by Democratic State Rep. ... Read More »

November 7, 2019

Cole Pauls on his nerdy Yukon comic collection Dakwäkãda Warriors

By Shanda Deziel

Growing up in Haines Junction, Yukon, Cole Pauls drew comics just for himself. In high school he attended a college information session where the dean of the Yukon School of Visual Arts recommended Pauls read ... Read More »

November 7, 2019

Kidlit Special: Miss Lou and Rita Joe celebrated in new picture books

By Shanda Deziel

This fall, two influential poets are being celebrated in picture books. Toronto’s Nadia L. Hohn pens a playful biography about the early life of Louise Bennett Coverley, the writer and folklorist known as Miss Lou, ... Read More »

October 31, 2019

Book Centre announces Bibliovideo, a hub for Canadian kidlit content

By Shanda Deziel

Next spring, the Canadian Children's Book Centre will launch Bibliovideo, a YouTube channel featuring author interviews, read-alongs, illustrator demonstrations, book trailers, and reviews. Using funds from the Canada Council for the Arts' Digital Strategy Fund, ... Read More »

October 24, 2019

The 2020 Forest of Reading nominations shine a light on the best in Canadian kidlit

By Shanda Deziel

The Ontario Library Association has announced the nominees for the 2020 Forest of Reading, an initiative which raises the profile of Canadian authors and publishing houses by encouraging students to read and vote on books ... Read More »

October 16, 2019

TD Children’s Literature Awards: a new host, Heather Smith wins big, and a funny faux pas

By Shanda Deziel

The Canadian Children's Book Centre and TD Bank threw their annual children's literature awards gala on Oct. 15, with a new host and some kidlit heavy hitters. While the event is usually hosted by Shelagh ... Read More »

October 16, 2019

Small Victoria publisher makes Orange Shirt Day picture books when no one else would

By Shanda Deziel

On Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30th), kids across Canada will once again take part in activities to honour residential school survivors. Many will read or have read to them the 2018 book, The Orange Shirt ... Read More »

September 27, 2019

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Cary Fagan had a very good 2019 – straddling kidlit and adult literary fiction

2019 Books of the Year: Books for Young People

Linda Leith Publishing launches ruelle, a new imprint for young people

Kidlit author Robin Stevenson uninvited to Illinois school after parent complains about LGBTQ+ content

Cole Pauls on his nerdy Yukon comic collection Dakwäkãda Warriors

Kidlit Special: Miss Lou and Rita Joe celebrated in new picture books

Book Centre announces Bibliovideo, a hub for Canadian kidlit content

The 2020 Forest of Reading nominations shine a light on the best in Canadian kidlit

TD Children’s Literature Awards: a new host, Heather Smith wins big, and a funny faux pas

Small Victoria publisher makes Orange Shirt Day picture books when no one else would

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