Attempting to respond to questions from her own school-aged kids about the war in Syria inspired illustrator Suzanne Del Rizzo to write My Beautiful Birds, a book about a young refugee.
Kidlit Spotlight Q&A: Authors Robin Stevenson and Sarah N. Harvey on collaborating for their YA thriller, Blood on the Beach
Q&Q asked authors Robin Stevenson and Sarah N. Harvey about collaborating on the YA thriller Blood on the Beach.
Spaces: From its castle-like exterior to its puppet theatre, Toronto’s Lillian H. Smith library is built for kids
The Lillian H. Smith branch of the Toronto Public Library has a long association with children’s literature. Its origins date back to 1922, when the Boys and Girls House Library, the first library in the British Empire aimed exclusively at children, opened. The Boys and Girls House was replaced in 1995 by a new branch, named for Smith, who headed the TPL’s children’s services for 40 years.
Orca picture book on refugee experience raises $30,000 for charity
Orca Book Publishers has seen much success with its fundraising efforts to aid refugee resettlement agencies.
Daily Deals: Mariko Tamaki to adapt Lumberjanes comics for middle-graders
New deals for Mariko Tamaki and Kristine Scarrow.
Tundra Books celebrates 50th anniversary with new logo and award
Tundra Books has unveiled a new logo, which will begin appearing on books publishing in fall 2017.
Annick Press plans to maintain strong West Coast presence despite office closure
Annick’s Press plans to maintain a local presence in Vancouver following the closure of its office there.
Spring Preview 2017: Emma Donoghue gambles on middle-grade
Kids Books of the Year 2016
Q&Q’s Books for Young People editor shares her favourite children’s titles of 2016.
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