by sherylbooks | May 1, 2012 | Events, For Kids, For Parents, for teens, News
If you happen to be in Victoria on Monday May 7 check out some of Vancouver Island’s awesome authors and illustrators at Orca Book Publishers’ upcoming book launch.
by sherylbooks | Apr 20, 2012 | Award News, For Educators, For Kids, For Parents, News
Congratulations to Tanya Lloyd Kyi! The Canadian Science Writers’ Association recently announced that Tanya Lloyd Kyi’s 50 Poisonous Questions (Annick Press) has won the Science in Society Youth Book Award. Entries were judged on the basis of initiative,...
by sherylbooks | Apr 16, 2012 | For Kids, For Parents, News
Over the years, I’ve had the good fortune to work with some very talented illustrators. I heard from one of them this morning. Chrissie Wysotski, the illustrator of This is the Dog, sent me this framed picture from the book. It will be one of the...
by sherylbooks | Mar 15, 2012 | Events, For Kids, For Parents, News |
I’ll be in Tofino and Ucluelet for the next few days doing story time for their Pacific Rim Whale Festival. Here’s the info. “Story time at Sea” at Jamie’s Whaling Station in Tofino aboard the Leviathan II, 606 Campbell St. Saturday, March 17th...
by sherylbooks | Mar 12, 2012 | For Kids
I can’t believe it’s already been 10 years! It’s a must read if you haven’t read it already. Check out what Neil Gaiman has to say about the book on facebook.
by sherylbooks | Mar 9, 2012 | For Educators, For Kids, For Parents, for teens, Worthy Causes
I’ve talked to you, my readers before about making a difference. I’ve talked about the importance of reading to your children and of sharing books with strangers. I’ve talked to you about the importance of making your voice heard and of voting....
