What a thrill to follow the Artemis II mission as they traveled to the far side of the moon and back. From being interviewed on CBC radio just after the launch to watching with relief as Orion splashed down on Earth today, it’s been quite a ride! Now that the crew is back, there will […]
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Green Earth Book Award – Take Two
I have another book in the running for a Green Earth Book Award! There are over 100 books on the 2026 long list.The Nature Generation will give out awards in six categories, including Children’s Non-Fiction. Can you spot Microbes to the Rescue in the collection of books pictured below?
Canadian Children’s Book Week
What an amazing experience! As part of the 2025 tour, the Canadian Children’s Book Centre sent me to the west coast. I’m super grateful to all the Vancouver and North Vancouver teacher-librarians who invited me to speak to their students. Everyone was super welcoming! And I really appreciated all the teachers who kept my large […]
Green Earth Book Award
What Poo Can Do: How Animals Are Fighting the Climate Crisis is on the long list for the 2025 Green Earth Book Award! The Nature Generation‘s panel of judges are reviewing over 100 books on the long list. Awards are given out in six categories, including Children’s Non-Fiction. It’s wonderful to see What Poo Can […]
Obaasan’s Boots
“They had everything taken from them because they were Japanese.” Cousins Lou and Charlotte don’t know a lot about their grandmother’s life. When their Obaasan invites them to spend the day in her garden, she also invites them into their family’s secrets. Grandma shares her experience as a Japanese Canadian during WWII, revealing the painful […]