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2011 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award finalist
2011 CLA Children’s Book of the Year Finalist
2012 Rocky Mountain Book Award Shortlist
In the Garage
2009 Stellar award Nominee
2006 Alberta Book of the Year Shortlist
Canadian Book Center Starred Best Book 2007
2007 Lois Hole Editorial Award winning book
Walking on Glass
2008 Yalsa Quick Pick
2008/2009 Tayshas
Canadian Book Center Starred Best Book 2007
I’m a children’s author, freelance writer, illustrator, and speaker available for school visits, signings and writers’ workshops. If you’re looking for a critique or mentorship please contact me for pricing.
NOW BOOKING SCHOOL VISITS, AND READINGS FOR 2012 -2013
Can’t afford or too far from me to bring me to your school? Ask about my SKYPE visit pricing.
NEWS - Coming OCT. 2012
I’m excited to announce my new picture book!
When an aid worker’s truck comes to his village Kato makes a good trade.
October 2012 Pajajma Press
ISBN 13: 978-09869495-9-3
AWARDS
LIBERTAD
2008 Governor General Finalist
2009 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award finalist
2009 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award winner
2009 CLA Children's Book of the Year Honor Book
2009 Golden Oak Award winner
2009 Once Upon a World Children's Book Award Winner
2010 Silver Birch Award Honor Book
2010 Rocky Mountain book Award shortlist
2010 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award shortlist
2010/11 British Columbia Red Cedar Winner
2010/11 Snow Willow Book Award Shortlist
2010 Annual Skipping Stones Honors Book Award
Bank Street College Best Children's Books 2009
CCBC Starred Best Book Choice for 2009