I’m pleased to join the many authors making book recommendations on the new book discovery site, Shepherd.com [2026 Update: the site is now BookDNA.com -- the old links will shepherd you to the new site]. Check it out to discover the books your favourite authors recommend. You can find thousands of recommendations for books connected… Continue reading Discover the Best Books on Shepherd.com
November 17 Update: Thanks to everyone who attended the virtual launch of When the Squirrels Stole my Sister. I loved seeing all your faces and having your company to celebrate the book. (And I think we all drew some fabulous squirrels, thanks to Sean!) Please check out the book page: When the Squirrels Stole my… Continue reading Launching Squirrels
It has been a long time coming! My new picture book, When the Squirrels Stole my Sister, illustrated by Sean Cassidy, will be published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside this fall. Just in time to stock up on nuts. Love squirrels? Check out all the info and activities below and on my Squirrel book page. There's… Continue reading My Latest Picture Book
Featuring interviews with five Canadian illustrators about creating narratives in words and pictures. Featuring guest author-illustrators Peggy Collins, Katherine Battersby, Farida Zaman, Christine Tripp, and Chris Jones. 45 minute. All ages. To listen to this special episode of my Cabin Tales Podcast, visit CabinTales.ca or the podcast host Podbean. A full transcript of this episode is… Continue reading Picture a Story: Interviews with Illustrators
Interviews with Canadian children’s and YA authors on the subject of tension and how to make a reader turn the page. With guest authors Kate Inglis, Lisa Dalrymple, David McArthur, Jeff Szpirglas, and Marty Chan. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 40 minutes. All ages. Check out the Episode 5.5 webpage for audio, show notes, and author… Continue reading Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)
