Jennings to Read at Harbourfront Centre

Maureen Jennings, author of the Murdoch Mysteries and Christine Morris Mysteries, will be part of the International Readings at Harbourfront on Wednesday, March 5th.  She will read from The K Handshape, the second book in the series featuring Detective Christine Morris.

 
The reading will take place on Wednesday March 5th at Harbourfront Centre, 7:30pm, in the Brigatine Room. [...]

Boxcar Kid Makes Top 8

Norma Charles’ BoxCar Kid was picked by Vancouver Sun editors as one of  eight recommened titles of recent releases.

Boxcar Kid, set in 1909,  is a historical fiction about Luc Godin and his family who arrive to British Columbia from Quebec only to find out their house that was supposed to be ready for them isn’t and now they must [...]

Young Adult Fiction In The News

A Great Start to February with Dundurn Young Adult
Early February brought great praise for Dundurn’s Young Adult Fiction. Both Larry McCloskey’s Murder Fit for a King and Valerie Sherrard’s Speechless made waves in the press.
 McCloskey’s book was mentioned in the Ottawa Citizen where it was deemed a “tale thatwill keep young readers glued until the last page,” and [...]

Skurka on Canada AM/CTV Newsnet this Monday!

Tilted: The Trial of Conrad Black

 Steven Skurka, author of the highly anticipated Tilted: The Trail of Conrad Black, will be featured on Canada AM/ CTV Newsnet and on The John Moore Show on Monday February, 18th.
Other Upcoming Media Appearances:
 - February 16th, The National Post runs excerpts from book
- February 19th, on  Metro Morning. 

Edmonton Sun and Canadian Press release their top holiday picks

With all the snow we had here in Toronto over the weekend it’s definitely looking and feeling like the holiday season.  
Just in time to help you with your holiday shopping, The Edmonton Sun (December 5) has released its top gifts that will get people into the Christmas spirit. Included is Dorothy Duncan’s Canadians at Table: [...]

Quick Update: Ms Zephyr’s Notebook Nominated for Cybil

kc dyer’s Ms. Zephyr’s Notebook has been nominated for the Cybil Award, the Internet’s first literary award!  This is in the category of middle grade fiction and there are a lot of nominations but we know kc and Ms. Zephyr can beat out the competition.  Best of luck to them both!

Blog Reviews & Award News for FATHOM FIVE!

Wands and Worlds, a fantasy and science fiction blog for children and teens, has recently reviewed James Bow’s Fathom Five:
“Fathom Five is an exciting book and a quick read. The teen relationship issues feel real, and the story is well-paced. This isn’t just a relationship book, however. There’s plenty of action, and a theme [...]