Middle grade books: The magical world of the tween
Too old to be a child. Too young to be a teenager. The tween inhabits a small transitional space between two worlds. No longer...
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Jun 7, 2022
Top 7 Ocean Facts for Kids
What better way to celebrate World Ocean Day than to learn a few quick ocean facts? Here’s our list of questions and answers, curated...
May 16, 2022
Why are animals in fiction so fascinating?
Bring a puppy into any room and see how eyes light up. Show people an exotic animal – like a pelican or kangaroo – and they’re instantly...
Apr 4, 2022
The latest addition to the dinosaur family: The Slashasaurus!
Ask any kid about the dinosaur family and you’ll probably hear a whole series of names: Brontosaurus, Triceratops, Velociraptor, T-Rex. ...
Mar 8, 2022
Fictional heroines: Why they matter
We’ve all heard the phrase “behind every great man is a great woman.” First coined in the 1940’s, the slogan was adopted by the feminist...
Feb 22, 2022
Stream daylighting: Sam's dream comes true
The lost streams of Vancouver (my home city) have captured imaginations for years – at least for those who are aware of these once...
Feb 5, 2022
What Is Cli-Fi For Kids? And Why Is It So Important?
“Cli-fi” is the abbreviation for climate fiction, fictional stories that deal with climate change in some way. Not surprisingly – given...
Feb 5, 2022
The backstory: About my children's fantasy book series
It all started with Devon. My goddaughter was 11 when I picked up a pen to start my first kids’ book. I wanted to write something for...
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