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It’s been another crazy year. That’s one of the reasons I love books so much. Even if you’re sick, sad, or just dog-tired, there is a book for that. Or ten. Some call it bibliotherapy; I call it book medicine. Here are the reads that entertained me, moved me, surprised me, and delighted me theContinue reading “My 2024 Reads”

I’m sure to read some more in the next couple of weeks, but I wanted to share this in case you’re scrambling for some last-minute gift ideas! Not all of these books were released this year, but they are all wonderful in different ways. There are books for young dancers, artists, gardeners, and picklers. ThereContinue reading “My Top 2024 Picture Books”

And I’m not the only one who thinks so – teacher/librarian Edy Graziani at CHCH Morning Live thinks so too (at the 2:00 mark!).

As you’re starting to think of holiday shopping lists, please consider giving the gift of reading to the people in your life! Looking for? award-winning picture books featuring pioneering Indigenous pilots and leaders (Freddie the Flyer is part of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and shortlisted for the Hackmatack Award!) for 3-8 year olds aContinue reading “Give the Gift of Reading!”

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!”

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!”

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!”

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.

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!”

With all the wonderful media interest (print! radio! en francais!) in the book, we have been getting orders for copies already – even though it doesn’t come out until late October. You can always pre-order through your favourite online or bricks and mortar stores (like Amazon and Chapters-Indigo). We highly recommend independent bookstores in yourContinue reading “Pre-Order Info for Freddie the Flyer”