Interview with Judith Saltman
This month, Canadian literature month, we thought we’d interview the chair of our Master’s in Children’s Literature program and favourite lecturer, Professor Judith Saltman (known to us as Judi). Judi specializes […]
Category Archives: Canadian
A Very Brief History of Canadian Picturebooks
Disclaimer: this brief history will focus on English-speaking Canadian picturebooks. The French-speaking publishing history is quite interesting and has done some very innovative things; but that is for another post. […]
Welcome to Canada!
Yep, that’s right – January’s theme is Canadian children’s literature. Welcome to Canada! Canada is home to a wealth of authors and illustrators, and our discussion of all things Canadian […]
Pulp Literature Press: add your voice to the mix
… Which may or may not have anything to do with children’s literature. What is Pulp Literature Press? “Pulp Literature Press is the brainchild of Jen, Mel and Sue, a […]
I don’t like horror. Except…
Horror isn’t exactly one of my favourite genres. Actually, I can’t stand it. Which is, in part, why I am writing about horror instead of reviewing a horror book. (That […]
Chocolate Lily shortlist review: What’s Up, Bear? and Toads on Toast
Quick review: the Chocolate Lily is BC’s reader’s choice award. Disclosure: the copies I read for the below books were borrowed from my public library. What’s Up, Bear?: A Book […]
Chocolate Lily shortlist review: Middle of Nowhere by Caroline Adderson
Middle of Nowhere by Caroline Adderson is shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily Award in the grades 4-6 category. Disclosure: The copy I read is from my local library. When Curtis’s […]
ANNOUNCING: Chocolate Lily 2014 Short List!
Hello dear readers! We have a special announcement today: We are pleased to announce the list of nominees for the 2014 BC Chocolate Lily Young Reader’s Choice Book Award: Picture Books Gift […]
Art Exhibition: Sarinder Dhaliwal
On Saturday September 21st, 2013 at 7:30 pm, the Surrey Art Gallery is opening a new exhibition, featuring fabulous artists Sarinder Dhaliwal, Sylvia Grace Borda and Jeremy Herndl (in collaboration), Nancy Paterson, […]
The Book Wars 