It’s an honour that Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan has been listed in 49thTeachers TopGradeBooks for Fall. Listed in #TopGradeBooks Join educator Spencer Miller for a preview of Fall 2022 Early Reader (Grades 3–6) books, perfect for use in the classroom. #TopGradeBooks is brought to you by @CdnPublishers, @49thTeachers, @kidsbookcentre, with support from…
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Pioneering Women in Science You Should Know About
Pstt, this post is all about Pioneering Women in Science You Should Know About. I’m going to keep this as a living document; updating as I discover new female pioneers in STEM. Here’s the thing about women in science, because history is the way it is, many women in science did not go into the…
Asha and Baz Listed in Quill & Quire
Asha and Baz Listed in Quill & Quire! It’s an honour to get on any list…but it’s a HUGE honour to make a Quill & Quire list! For those who don’t know, Quill & Quire is one of Canada’s top digital and magazine destinations on everything Canadian literature. From book news to industry news to…
Caroline Fernandez award winner
News: Caroline Fernandez award winner in the 2022 Purple Dragonfly awards. Caroline Fernandez award winner purple dragonfly awards 2022 The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At the Aquarium Rescue Centre Certificate of excellence from Story Monsters for The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At The Aquarium Rescue Center. ???Honorable mention best illustrations???honorable mention picture book 6 and older???second place STEM Science…
New Book Deal – Caroline Fernandez and DCB
Attention: New Book Deal – Caroline Fernandez and DCB! I have signed a book deal with DCB for a middle grade historical novel. It will be published in 24 months (so look for it 2024-ish). This will be my 12th kids’ book. Follow Parent Club for more tips on how to make life easier for…
Tips on How to Never Stop Reading
Here are some tips on how to never stop reading (because it’s not only a life skill but an important activity to your daily life). Tips on how to never stop reading: play soft background music make time to read (daily!) offer reading choices (picture books, novels, magazines, graphic novels, comic books all count as…
SCWBI Crystal Kite Finalists – Canada Division
Congratulations to all of the finalists on the short list for the Crystal Kite Awards – Canada division. Round 2 voting has begun and will close on April 30th at 5pm PDT so if you are a SCWBI member get out and vote!
Grandmasaurus 2 Virtual Book Launch
Dear Readers, You are cordially invited to the Grandmasaurus 2 Virtual Book Launch. Grandmasaurus is back with her magical “funny business”. Grandmasaurus is, again, on a school field trip and this time she magically sneezes herself into different Mesozoic Era marine creatures. It’s a fun read-aloud picture book that fans of grandparents and dinosaurs will…
New Books from Author Caroline Fernandez
A bit of an author brag: New Books from Author Caroline Fernandez coming soon! I just signed a publishing agreement with DC Education Publishing last week for my 11th children’s book. *insert happy dancing here* And, of course, I have two different series of books being currently published by Common Deer Press (and by “currently”…
Ask an Editor with Emily Stewart and Caroline Fernandez
You are invited: Ask an Editor with Emily Stewart and Caroline Fernandez. Join Common Deer Press editor Emily Stewart while I (Caroline) ask her all sorts of questions an author has always wanted to ask an editor. If you have something you have always wanted to ask an editor – there will be an open…
The Math Kids An Encrypted Clue Book Giveaway
The Math Kids An Encrypted Clue Book Giveaway is for those looking for a great middle grade read! Written by David Cole and illustrated by Shannon O’Toole this is a page turner. Scroll down to enter for a chance to WIN! Note: this giveaway is open residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. 18 yrs + About:…
21 Ways to make money on the side this year
Here are 21 Ways to Make Money on the Side this Year. From work-from-home jobs for parents to summer job ideas for teens these ways to make money on the side might offer opportunities to you or someone in your family… 21 Ways to make money on the side this year Virtual Assistant Create and…