Review by Claudine Yip
Burgeoning poet and eleven-turning-twelve-year-old Mona Hasan has an opinion about everything, so it’s only fitting she has a diary to record all her thoughts. … More The Secret Diary of Mona Hasan by Salma Hussain
Review by Remy Ulmer
A fun and thrilling read, John Lekich delivers a marvellous mystery that will have young readers turning every page. … More Murder at the Hotel Hopeless by John Lekich
The crunch comes when Rosie’s pre-dawn attempt to scale a steep cliff ends in a bone-breaking fall. The only way to reach help is through the still turbulent ocean, and Bass has to decide if he will Sink or Swim. … More Sink or Swim by Tash McAdam
Review by MacKenzie Sewell. Laura Sebastian writes a compelling royal fantasy studded with an enthralling cast of characters throughout the three storylines and perspectives. … More Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian
Sara de Waal is a writer and teacher from Abbotsford, BC. She graduated from the Master of Fine Arts Program at the University of British Columbia in 2020 and her first picture book, 48 Grasshopper Estates, was released with Annick Press in April, 2021. … More 5 Questions for Sara de Waal
Guyanese-Canadian author and writing instructor Natasha Deen has published over 24 works for kids and teens, and she writes in a variety of genres, from non-fiction to speculative fiction. … More 5 Questions for Natasha Deen
Anita Miettunen is a writer and illustrator from Vancouver, BC, who loves exploring the natural world. Big Blue Forever, her first children’s book, was published by Red Deer Press in 2017. Anita serves as the Regional Advisor for the SCBWI’s Canada West chapter and also reviews books for CM: Canadian Review of Materials. … More 5 Questions for Anita Miettunen
Review by Sara Francoeur
Goodnight, Astronaut combines the excitement and wonder of life as an astronaut with story and illustrations that would convince even the most excitable little dreamer of the importance of a good night’s rest. … More Goodnight, Astronaut by Scott Kelly, Illus. by Izzy Burton
Ashley is the author and illustrator of many books including the best selling The Most Magnificent Thing and the Binky The Space Cat series. She is a drinker of tea, eater of candy and lover of cats. When she is not making books, she enjoys yoga, jogging and fostering orphan kittens for her local shelter. Ashley lives just outside Vancouver, British Columbia with her dog and far too many felines. … More 5 Questions for Ashley Spires
Marie Powell’s adventures in castle-hopping across North Wales resulted in her award-winning historical fantasy series, Last of the Gifted. Spirit Sight (Book 1) and Water Sight (Book 2), released in 2020. Marie is the author of more than 40 children’s books, along with award-winning short stories and poetry. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing from UBC, among other degrees. … More 5 Questions for Marie Powell
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