Happy I Read Canadian Day!

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Happy I Read Canadian Day! You don't have to be Canadian to celebrate. One suggestion: Read a book by a children's book creator for 15 minutes, then share your experience your experience with others. You can see what others are posting by browsing the #IReadCanadianDay hashtag on Twitter and other social media.

Looking for Canadian children's book creators? Some suggestions to start:

Bibliovideo's Youtube channel - includes illustrator demonstrations & activities for young readers

CANSCAIP's member directory - you can search for book creators in your area

Also check out Canadian children's book creator Marty Chan's "I Read Canadian Day" pre-show:

Cover reveal, inspiration & apologies: I'M SORRY by Michael Ian Black and Debbie Ridpath Ohi (launching Aug.31, 2021 from Simon & Schuster)

I am *very* excited to reveal the cover of I'M SORRY, which launches from Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers on August 31, 2021! This is the newest in the I'M.... picture book series written by Michael Ian Black and illustrated by me (Debbie Ridpath Ohi). Don't you love Laurent Linn's brilliant cover design? Thanks to Michael Ian Black for answering a few questions for me....

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"I hope young readers walk away with the knowledge that their voice matters!" Chrystal D. Giles on Her Debut MG Novel TAKE BACK THE BLOCK

By Sara Truuvert

When I reached out to Chrystal D. Giles back in November 2020, the excitement around Take Back the Block was already palpable. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and Kids' IndieNext Pick, the novel has garnered praise from numerous authors and a starred review from School Library Journal. 

Take Back the Block follows Wes, a funny, stylish sixth-grader who finds himself thrown into a movement to save his community from a powerful developer.

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