Everything I need to know in life, I learned from children's literature
Here are ten new books by Indigenous creators featuring traditions and experiences from various nations and Indigenous people. Books are a great way for families to learn together and start the conversations necessary for our country to move forward from the past towards reconciliation. Watch the segment here! Ages 3-7 I Sang You Down From… Continue reading As Seen on CTV: 10 New Kids’ Books by Indigenous Creators
Happy Pride! Here are some Canadian books featuring characters and stories from across the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum to add to your collections. Watch the segment here! Ages 3-7 For the youngest reader, Pride Puppy (Orca Book) is an alphabet book that takes readers through the day of a Pride parade. The vibrancy of the illustrations captures… Continue reading As Seen on CTV: 10 Canadian Kids’ Books for Pride Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the US. Here are ten titles by Asian-Canadian creators to share with young readers. Watch the segment here. Picture Books, Ages 3-7 My Day With Gong Gong (Annick Press) is a charming story about a child spending the day in… Continue reading As Seen on CTV Your Morning: 10 Canadian Kids’ Books for Asian Heritage Month
April 22nd is Earth Day. Here are 10 Canadian children's books that celebrate nature and will spark needed conversations about conservation, climate and social justice, and instill a love and respect for the natural world. Thanks to CTV Your Morning for giving me the space to talk about kids' books! Watch the full segment on… Continue reading As Seen on CTV: 10 Kids’ Books for Earth Day
It's starting to look and feel like spring! If your family is looking to spend more time outside, why not take the #AnonymouseChallenge? Here's how it works: Go for a discovery walk and take note of anything you see of interest. It might be a mural, a sign, a note on the sidewalk, a garden… Continue reading Take the #AnonymouseChallenge!
I spoke to The Morning Show about Anonymouse, street art, and how turning my daily walks into discovery walks has been a source of inspiration and delight during the pandemic. Check out the video for my tips and tricks! They even made this amazing BINGO card that you can use to inspire your own discovery… Continue reading ANONYMOUSE on The Morning Show
March 17: Anonymouse IG Event with Anna Pirolli Tune into Indigo Kids Instagram on Wednesday, March 17th at 12pm EST for a special ANONYMOUSE storytime with me and Anna Pirolli! Get a tour of illustrator Anna Pirolli's studio (SO many books!), watch her do a drawing demo (fascinating!), and then join us for some ideas… Continue reading Upcoming Spring Events
The following list showcases books about Canadian women who broke barriers, stories of women's accomplishments that history has tried to erase, and new Canadian literary voices to be excited about. I hope names like Jill Heinerth, Manon Rhéaume, Viola Desmond, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Shanice Nicole become as recognizable as Chris Hadfield, Wayne Gretzky, Rosa Parks… Continue reading As Seen on CTV: 10 Kids’ Books for International Women’s Day
It's the second annual I Read Canadian Day, when children across the country are asked to spend 15 minutes reading from a Canadian book. We have so many great books to offer, but here are ten recent titles that reflect the diverse population, landscape- not to mention the breadth of kidlit talent- in Canada. Watch… Continue reading As Seen on CTV: 10 Books to Read for I Read Canadian Day
My next picture book Anonymouse (illustrated by Anna Pirolli) is sneaking into book stores in one more week! Since I can't visit stores in person, I spent this weekend listening to old musicals and signing hundreds of bookplates in Anonymouse pink. If you would like a signed book, you can order from one of these… Continue reading Where to Get a Signed Copy of ANONYMOUSE
Vikki VanSickle 