May is Asian Heritage Month, and we have a wealth of Asian-Canadian authors and illustrators creating great books for children. Here are ten new kids' titles from Asian-Canadian creators to check out! Watch the segment here. Picture Books, ages 3-7 TWELVE IN A RACE (Plum Leaf) introduces the history of the Chinese zodiac with gorgeous paintings… Continue reading As Seen on CTV Your Morning: Asian Heritage Month Kids’ Reading List
Tag: Fantasy
What I Read in 2016: YA
I read a LOT of fab YA this year, some of which I won't go into here but you should definitely pick up (A Torch Against the Night! Empire of Storms! The Sun is Also a Star!). This list is by no means exhaustive, but here are some YA titles that made me think, slipped… Continue reading What I Read in 2016: YA
Violence, Riots, and a Glimmer of Hope: Salt
...sounds like I'm talking about Toronto over the weekend, doesn't it? Sigh. As much as I love The Hunger Games and Maze Runner, I don't immediately gravitate towards speculative fiction in the post-apocalyptic vein. I need to be in the mood. Sadly, the G20 riots this weekend put me in the mood for a violent, post-apocalyptic… Continue reading Violence, Riots, and a Glimmer of Hope: Salt
Finnikin Rocks My World: Finnikin of the Rock
Melina Marchetta makes me want to be a better writer. She leaves room in her novels for the reader to think and imagine, rather than digest and accept. She is not only one of Australia’s finest YA exports, but one of the best YA authors working anywhere. Her dialogue is smart, witty, and authentic. Marchetta likes… Continue reading Finnikin Rocks My World: Finnikin of the Rock
Vikki VanSickle 