Search Results by tag: kids' publishing

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

Robert Munsch is clearly still the king of Canadian children's literature, securing 15 out of 20 spots on this week's bestsellers list. For the two weeks ending March 17: 1. Love You Forever, Robert Munsch; ... Read More »

March 25, 2013 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Q&A with children’s author Rona Arato

By Natalie Sequeira

On April 10, 1945, a train loaded with Hungarian Jews left the Bergen Belsen concentration camp. German officials were attempting to cover up the existence of the Jewish prisoners in anticipation of the arrival of ... Read More »

March 14, 2013 | Filed under: Authors, Children's publishing

Jeremy Tankard to illustrate new Dennis Lee kids’ book

By Dory Cerny

In September 2011, HarperCollins Canada announced it will publish Melvis and Elvis, Dennis Lee's first collection of children's poems in a decade. In what should prove to be a fun and interesting pairing of stalwart ... Read More »

February 26, 2013 | Filed under: Book news

Q&A: kidlit specialist Vikki VanSickle

By Dory Cerny

You would be forgiven for thinking that children's literature specialist Vikki VanSickle must never sleep. In February, the Toronto author released Days that End in Y, the third book in her Clarissa trilogy, and she ... Read More »

February 26, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Inspired reading: getting kids to engage with important books

By Laura Godfrey

Whether it's war and poverty on the evening news or bullying in our own schools, we all wish we could protect children from life's harsh realities. But at the same time, we want them to ... Read More »

February 26, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Q&A with children’s author Oliver Jeffers

By Sue Carter

Beloved Irish-born children's author Oliver Jeffers makes a quick stop in Canada this weekend with an appearance at Small Print Toronto's sold-out Totsapalooza. Quillblog spoke to Jeffers about the inspirations behind his art practice and ... Read More »

January 31, 2013 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Spring preview 2013: non-fiction and international titles for young people

By Dory Cerny

Rumours to the contrary notwithstanding, publishing is alive and well moving into spring. In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the spring's biggest books. Non-fiction The April release of Pedal It! ($19.95 ... Read More »

January 17, 2013 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Spring preview 2013: fiction and picture books for young people

By Dory Cerny

Rumours to the contrary notwithstanding, publishing is alive and well moving into spring. In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the spring's biggest books. Fiction Judging by the titles coming out this ... Read More »

January 16, 2013 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian children’s books

By Sue Carter

Consider this an early Christmas present for Robert Munsch, who takes six spots on this week's bestsellers list for Canadian children's books. For the two weeks ending Nov. 25: 1. Finding Christmas, Robert Munsch; Michael ... Read More »

December 3, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers