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Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee

October 15, 2015 27 Comments

Caroline Fernandez – Silver Birch Nominee 2016! This is HUGE dear readers. HUGE! Oct. 15 (today) the Ontario Library Association announced the 2016 Forest of Reading nominees and I am included in the Silver Birch (non-fiction) category for my 1st book Boredom Busters (Cico Books, 2014).

Caroline Fernandez - Silver Birch Nominee, Boredom Busters

This is one of those things where it is a tremendous honour to just be nominated (thousands of books are presented for consideration). Boredom Busters by Caroline Fernandez (that’s ME) was kid-tested (by my three children) and kid approved (by every kid who came for a play date!).

I encourage all ages to participate in the program (because books are awesome). 

By the way – my favourite activity from Boredom Busters is the Coffee Filter Watercolors (because we created this Boredom Buster by accident – we were colouring on coffee filters, while sitting on the floor, as an art project and my baby son dropped his sippy cup and spilled water all over our art!). Accidents can be the best discoveries sometimes. 🙂

Boredom Busters, Coffee Filter WaterColors, Caroline Fernandez

ABOUT THE FOREST OF READING

The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program! This initiative of the Ontario Library Association (OLA) offers eight reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. More than 250,000 readers participate annually from their School and/or Public Library. All Ontarians/Canadians are invited to participate via their local public library, school library, or individually.

Here is the list of the 10 nominees for The Silver Birch Award (I’m honoured to be in such great company!)

The Silver Birch® Award

The Silver Birch® Award is comprised of three separate lists of Fiction, Non-Fiction, and an Express list that is made up of both Fiction and Non-Fiction, geared to the more reluctant reader. The Silver Birch® program is meant for readers aged 8 to 12, from Grades 3-6, with the Express list focusing on the lower grade levels and the Fiction and Non-Fiction focusing on the Grade 5 and 6 readers.

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If you have ever wanted to write a book yourself – I’ve put together a List of Canadian Children’s Book Publishers which might be helpful in pitching your book. And you might want to read my tips on How To Write A Book Proposal

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  1. sschool2010 says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    Congratulations! As a Librarian, I am familiar with these books and I know they are always high quality Canadian books so kudos to you!

    Reply
    • Parent Club says

      October 15, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      best. comment. ever. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    October 15, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Congratulations, Caroline! What an achievement! Super proud of you!

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    • Parent Club says

      October 15, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Maria! I am thrilled. And I’m pretty excited about YOUR book too! #authorsupport

      Reply
  3. Doting Dad says

    October 15, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    BIG HONOUR – YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF THIS RECOGNITION.

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    • Parent Club says

      October 15, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Proudly flabbergasted

      Reply
  4. jeanette says

    October 15, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    What a great achievement!! Congratulations that is truly and honor! This is SO cool!

    Reply
  5. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    That is really, really awesome. Good for you and HUGE congratulations!!

    Reply
  6. Brandy says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Congrats! How wonderful. Thanks for sharing 🙂 Big smiles!

    Reply
  7. Simply Stacie says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    This is such a great achievement. Congratulations on your nomination!

    Reply
  8. Marcie W. says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Congratulations on your outstanding achievement and nomination. I know there are plenty of times when my own kids could use some boredom busters.

    Reply
  9. Kelly Hutchinson says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Wow! Congrats on such a wonderful achievement. That is just fantastic.

    Reply
  10. Jeanine says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    How awesome! Congrats to you! This is very cool, what an honor!

    Reply
  11. Vera Sweeney says

    October 15, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Congrats on your nomination!! This sounds like a great book for kids my kids are always saying that they are bored.

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  12. Ann Bacciaglia says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:20 pm

    You must be so happy to have been nominated. I love the Coffee Filter Watercolors art. I will have to try this with my friends little ones the next time they come over.

    Reply
  13. Lisa Bristol says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    Congrats on being nominated. You must be so excited. I love doing craft projects with the kids. The Coffee Filter Watercolors have caught my eye to try next.

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  14. Liz Mays says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Oh my gosh this is awesome! Now even more people will be able to try your boredom busting activities!

    Reply
  15. meagan says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    This is such a great accomplishment! Congrats to you!

    Reply
  16. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:51 am

    Congratulations on your nomination! You must be so excited!

    Reply
  17. Autumn @Mamachallenge says

    October 16, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Congratulations! That is a great accomplishment!

    Reply
  18. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    October 16, 2015 at 8:33 am

    Congrats! What an accomplishment! I agree, books are amazing – opening up a whole new world of possibilities!

    Reply
  19. Victoria Sconion (@MrsSconion) says

    October 16, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Aww so cute. I gotta check into this for my little monkeys

    Reply
  20. hmrcarlson says

    October 16, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    What a terrific achievement! I have really enjoyed your book and all the fun ideas it contains. Good luck!

    Reply
  21. Parent Club says

    October 16, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Thank you everyone – I am flabbergasted-ly proud of being nominated!

    Total aside: feel free to lobby your kids’ schools and public libraries to vote for Boredom Busters! 😉 lol

    Reply
  22. Judy Cowan says

    October 23, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Congrats – what a great honor to be nominated!

    Reply
  23. kathy downey says

    November 14, 2017 at 6:53 am

    What an achievement!

    Reply
  24. bestjiujitsu says

    November 21, 2019 at 7:27 am

    The Silver Birch® Award is comprised of three separate lists of Fiction, Non-Fiction, and an Express list that is made up of both Fiction and Non-Fiction, geared to the more reluctant reader. The Silver Birch® program is meant for readers aged 8 to 12, from Grades 3-6, with the Express list focusing on the lower grade levels and the Fiction and Non-Fiction focusing on the Grade 5 and 6 readers.

    Reply

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