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October 2019: Readings at Vancouver Writers Festival and Victoria Festival of Authors.
I'm deeply grateful to illustrators, publishers, editors, reviewers, festival directors, and READERS.
COMING EVENTS: November 30: Webinar: conversation with Mary Kole of kidlit.com. Register here to listen.
October 2019: Readings at Vancouver Writers Festival and Victoria Festival of Authors.
I'm deeply grateful to illustrators, publishers, editors, reviewers, festival directors, and READERS.
Released September 2019
An otherworldly middle-grade novel. (Orca)
"The plot unfolds with mystery and hilarity, building momentum in a way that will keep readers engaged to the end." - Booklist
“Nevers is a marvelous and magical book with an unforgettable heroine—prepare to be transported!” - Esta Spalding, author of the Fitzgerald-Trout series "This brief sojourn in an alternative 18th-century France is an unexpectedly rich one." -Kirkus Reviews |
A wordless graphic novel about friendship, loss and hope.(Groundwood)
"A moving testimony to the life-altering impact of true friendship." - Kirkus
"A silent treasure." - School Library Journal "Creates a comforting clarity and clear path for readers, even in the midst of a shocking and unexpected loss." - Quill and Quire Junior Library Guild selection! |
A nameless boy finds treasure, courage and clues to his past. (Heritage House)
Bestseller!
"Funny and tender and keen as a cutlass.” - John Gould, author of Kilter "A tale packed to the briny brim with salty humour, delightfully loathsome characters and a warm-hearted hero." - Aidan Cassie, author of Sterling, Best Dog Ever “A rollicking, high-seas adventure full of humour and heart! You'll be turning pages quicker than you can say ‘scallywag.’” — Gareth Wronski, author, Holly Farb and the Princess of the Galaxy "[A] remarkable number of wooden legs." - School Library Journal |
A paean to the moon and an introduction to metaphor. (Orca)
✩"A volume sure to jump-start readers’ imaginations and create moon-y, luminous dreams." - Publishers Weekly
STARRED review "Board books don’t often get this level of artistic care. Highly recommended for board book collections." - School Library Journal "A simple and elegant board book...highly recommended for all board book collections." - CM Magazine "A simple and elegant board book...highly recommended for all board book collections." -CM Magazine |
RECENT BOOKS
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The Great Googlini "A thoughtful glimpse into the life of an immigrant family." ✩Kirkus, STARRED review A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade of 2018 Finalist, Chocolate Lily Award |
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A Boy Named Queen "A small, eloquent book with a powerful message." ✩Kirkus, STARRED review A Kirkus Best Middle-Grade of 2016 |
