Interview with Freddie illustrator Audrea Loreen-Wulf

Inuvialuit artist reflects on illustrating Freddie the Flyer book Andrea Loreen-Wulf grew up in Inuvik and was eager to display the Arctic skies by Eric Bowling for NNSL Growing up in the Beaufort Delta, Andrea Loreen-Wulf remembers taking to the air in Fred Carmichael’s plane. No matter what the weather, cargo or how many peopleContinue reading “Interview with Freddie illustrator Audrea Loreen-Wulf”

Happy 1st Birthday, Freddie the Flyer!

I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since Freddie the Flyer flew into to world! It’s been such a beautiful journey with Fred, Miki, illustrator Audrea and all the kids and grownups we’ve connected with! Some huge highlights for us: And so many other wonderful connections and conversations, Can’t wait to continue celebrating FredContinue reading “Happy 1st Birthday, Freddie the Flyer!”

Join me at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum October 5, 2024!

The Sullenberger Aviation Museum and I have a special treat for all of your little aviators! Join us on Saturday, October 5th for a special story time. I’ll be reading excerpts from two of my children’s books – Freddie the Flyer and Alis the Aviator. Copies of both books will be available for purchase in the Gift Shop,Continue reading “Join me at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum October 5, 2024!”

Freddie Shortlisted for Hackmatack Award!

It’s been so hard keeping this a secret!! I’m honoured and excited to share that Freddie the Flyer has been shortlisted for next year’s Hackmatack Award in the English non-fiction category. It’s amazing that kids in Atlantic Canada from grades 4, 5 and 6 will have the chance to read all these shortlisted books overContinue reading “Freddie Shortlisted for Hackmatack Award!”

Freddie the Flyer WINS Readers’ Choice Award!

What a night! I’m still processing Freddie the Flyer winning the inaugural Atlantic Book Awards – Readers’ Choice Awards… Thanks everyone for your incredible support the past few weeks!! Go #TeamFreddie! I kind of blacked out from nerves and excitement when I got up to accept the award, and didn’t have any remarks written down,Continue reading “Freddie the Flyer WINS Readers’ Choice Award!”