National Science Reading Day
September 21 is National Science Reading Day! Owlkids Books helped me make this video about why I love to read and write about science, including two book recommendations. What science books do you love to read?
Creating Compelling Nonfiction
Want to learn more about creating compelling nonfiction for kids? Check out my panel chat with illustrator Dawn Lo, author Etta Kaner, and illustrator Brittany Lane. We are in conversation about our upcoming books One Tiny Bubble and Rock? Plant? Animal? Thanks to Taylor Lytle-Hewlett of Owlkids for moderating!
Both books will be available on September 15.
Happy Indie Bookstore Day!
April 30 is Canadian Independent Bookstore Day – an initiative from the Canadian Independent Booksellers Association to celebrate our fabulous local indie bookstores. I’ll be spending time at one of my many favourite local booksellers, like Ella Minnow Children’s Bookstore, Book City, and Mabel’s Fables Bookstore.
Did you know that every book purchased from a Canadian indie bookstore on April 30 is worth one entry to win one of three prizes? Books written and/or illustrated by Canadian creators will be worth double. Books can be purchased in-store, online, or by phone. For more info about how to win, check out the contest rules.
And what a great day to pre-order a book! My upcoming picture book One Tiny Bubble, illustrated by Dawn Lo and published by Owlkids Books, is available for pre-order now. It’s a vibrant poetic story of one tiny bubble that sparked all life on Earth – including yours. You can find an indie bookstore near you on IndieBound.
Sour Cakes an OLA Best Bet
Happy news! My debut picture book Sour Cakes has been selected as an Ontario Library Association Top Ten Best Bet for 2022! I’m so proud to share this honor with illustrator Anna Kwan and publisher Owlkids Books! More Owlkids Best Bets are listed here, including Stephanie McLellan, Zoe Si, Marie-Claude Ouellet, Rogé, Deborah Kerbel, and Angela Poon! Congrats to all! The full list will be announced on February 2. Thanks to the Best Bets committee for all the work they do! You can check out past Best Bets lists for fabulous reads.
Explore SCBWI BookStop
Are you looking for a book to read or give as a gift? SCBWI BookStop to the rescue! You can check out my debut picture book Sour Cakes (illustrated by Anna Kwan), plus so many more books to love!
