In the sixth instalment of the Sueño Bay Adventures graphic novel series, Kay fights her fear of kayaking to join her friends on a kids-only paddle up the coast. Unbeknownst to the group, Kay has a secret goal: to find the missing person whose ship disappeared weeks before. Hear about …
In the new chapter book Two Tricksters Find Friendship, a young girl moves to a small island community where she and a local Indigenous boy form a strong friendship over the summer. When they begin the fourth grade together, the two find adventure while navigating the challenges and prejudices of …
In Frieda Wishinsky’s new book, young readers learn about parks, gardens and public green spaces throughout history and why it’s important to protect them for future generations. Hear from Frieda about what inspired her to write Keep Our World Green and what some of her favorite parks are. What inspired …
In Susan Hughes‘ new accessible novel for middle-grade readers, Polly and her friends discover they’ll need more than entrepreneurial spirit to make their middle school matchmaking business a success. Hear from Susan on what inspired her to write Miss Match and how the book has been 25 years in the making.
In Isabelle Groc’s new nonfiction picture book, a young boy watches as an Anna’s hummingbird makes an unusual home on the side of his balcony to raise its young. Hear from the author on what inspired her to write Hummingbird on My Balcony and what she hopes young readers will take away from it.
In Gabrielle Prendergast’s new high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, sixteen-year-old Poppy and her brother are home alone when a nearby wildfire builds and threatens to burn down their farm. Hear from Gabrielle about what inspired her to write Under Fire and how her writing process differs depending on what audience …
