Finalist! City of Victoria
2023 Book Prizes |
"This brief verse novel packs a punch. The poems are concise yet robust and convey a change in tone from sobering and intense to hopeful. Moving and accessible." — Kirkus Reviews
"Full of big ideas. It explores how young people heal from past traumas and abuse. It also talks about labour rights. It was great to see a young person standing up for himself and his coworkers." - YA Canada |
A New York
Public Library Best Book of 2022 |
CCBC Best
Books Starred Selection "Captivating" - School Library Journal
"A compelling and thought-provoking read with tremendous entertainment value." –CM Magazine "This spunky, almost-wordless graphic picture book will have readers cheering." - NYPL Finalist! TD Canadian Children's Literature Award
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"An unexpected touch of magic that will delight young readers... Poignant, passionate, and full of surprises"— The Globe and Mail |
“Readers will enjoy the quirky characters...While the pacing is quick, the story never feels rushed. A worthy addition to middle grade collections; give this to fans of Adam Gidwitz’s The Inquisitor’s Tale.” --School Library Journal |
★"A small, eloquent book with a powerful message." — Kirkus Reviews |
"Jolene’s enjoyable and insightful journey makes the complex themes of family, acceptance, and forgiveness accessible to young readers." — CM Magazine |
“Young pirate fans will relish every vivid and revolting detail as they root for the hero of this hilarious romp.” |
"An excellent, brief look at homelessness and resiliency." |
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"A complex story with no clear-cut answers. This engaging, charming piece will ask reluctant readers challenging questions beyond the usual Title IX conversation, and that’s a home run." -- Booklist |
"It defies its genre by being a sports book with a female protagonist AND exploring the life of the children of a gay couple. Quirky but compelling and a great read for book clubs." — Cee on Goodreads |
Sardines
Short short fiction chapbook Out of print "Exploring subjects from travel to treeplanting, family to new motherhood, these short-short stories slip in and out of moments both intimate and everyday. Cassidy's language is fresh and vital, yet fluid enough to camouflage the intricate work going on behind the scenes. Packed together into her follow-up chapbook to Ultrasound of My Heart (Reference West), between the organic textures and metallic edges of these condensed yet subtle stories, Cassidy's new work is filled with a precarious detail and generosity that leave the reader both stunned and eager for more." - Greenboathouse Press |