Really happy that I get to unleash my history geek to work on these two new nonfiction projects with two wonderful Atlantic Canadian publishers. The first is centered on the SS Atlantic, a steamship that wrecked not far from where I live in Nova Scotia in 1873. This will be a photo rich middle-grade bookContinue reading “Two new books in the works!”
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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!”
Montreal Gazette Features Freddie the Flyer!
So honoured that the children’s books person, Bernie Goedhart, featured Freddie alongside two other fantastic picture books: Metis Like Me (by Tasha Hilderman and Risa Hugo) and Let’s Go (by Julie Flett)! For the full article, please click here.
New Brunswick Book Tour!
I’m headed to nearby New Brunswick for the first time for some FREE all-ages events and meet and greets! And I’ll be trying to do some chats en français So if you’re in Saint John or Moncton next weekend, please come on out with the kids in your life. Here’s the info for the libraryContinue reading “New Brunswick Book Tour!”
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!”
Chat about writing with Rachael Herron!
It was a dream come true to have this chat with my favourite writing instructor, coach and podcaster (and incredibly talented author) – Rachael Herron. She is such a kind and encouraging human, and I hope I get to meet her in person in New Zealand sometime soon! I never imagined when I listened toContinue reading “Chat about writing with Rachael Herron!”
Vote for Freddie the Flyer!
This year the Atlantic Book Awards has created a brand new honour, the Readers’ Choice Award. And Freddie the Flyer made it through the first round to be part of the shortlist. All the members of #TeamFreddie (Fred, Miki, Audrea, me and the publishing team) are so excited. We’ve had a blast sharing our bookContinue reading “Vote for Freddie the Flyer!”
Book Week Recap!
The below was such a sweet note to receive from a parent of one of the kids I spoke to during Canadian Children’s Book Week! The boy was so funny, smart and inquisitive, and we had a blast connecting. Actually, that about sums up my feelings about all the 400 kids from primary/kindergarten up toContinue reading “Book Week Recap!”
Canadian Children’s Book Week!
This week I’m touring beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to visit several schools and libraries, connect with kids, and spread my love of reading and writing with anyone who will listen. Hope I’ll get to see you! For more information on Book Week, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, and my author visits, please visit: https://bookcentre.ca/book-week