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The Chat with GGs Literature Award Winner Michelle Good
Today we are pleased to kick off our special coverage of the 2020 Governor General's Award winners (English-language) wi …
The World Up Close
A recommended reading list by author of new book CATTAIL SKYLINE on paying close attention to the small and particular.
The Keepers on My Bookshelf
Depth and humour are themes in this great recommended reading list by the author of the new middle grade novel What's in …
How Does a Woman Become a Writer?
"The writers who interest me most, always, are women who write about themselves in ways that a male writer never could." …
11 Essay Collections to Revisit Now
"The bestselling novel of a decade ago will sometimes seem stale or irrelevant today, but that’s rarely true of an ess …
The Chat Special Coverage: Griffin Poetry Prize Roundtable 2021
We’re so pleased to be partnering once again with our friends at the Griffin Poetry Prize to profile this year’s thr …
Poetry Feels Like Memory to Me
"Something of the intensity of feeling, sparseness of narrative and intricacy of images in poetry feels like memory itse …
Tackling the Big Themes
"I am drawn to fiction writers who highlight vital social and scientific themes through their novels. And fortunately, t …
On the Road Again: Literary Road Trips
"I’m still fascinated by the possibilities that road trips present and perpetually curious about the unique and divers …
Note From a Children's Librarian: Stories for Asian Heritage Month
Great picture books celebrating Asian heritage.
Results for keyword: “wildlife”
Ann Eriksson Launches BIRD'S EYE VIEW
Today Ann Eriksson launches her new book Bird's Eye View: Keeping Wild Birds in Flight, a compelling children's nonfiction title. Author and naturalist Trevor Herriot writes, "Anyone, young or old, who wants to learn more about the birds that live in their neighbourhood or on the other side of the planet will love this book."
For more on bird books for kids, see our Children's Librarian Julie Booker's recent list of bird-inspired (and inspirING) picture books.
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The Elevator Pitch. Tell us about your book in a sentence.
Bird’s-Eye View: Keeping Wild Birds in Flight, is a nonfiction book with colour photos for middle readers about wild birds and bird conservation with a special focus on what kids (and their adults) can do to improve the lives of our feathered friends.
Describe your ideal reader.
Loves nature, interested in taking positive actions for the planet, wants to know more about wild birds and how to engage with them and protect them and their habitat.
What authors/books is your work in conversation with?
Other books in the Orca Wild series including Orcas Everywhere, by Mark Leiren-Young; Gone is Gone and Sea Otters, by Isabelle Groc; and Return from Extinction, by Linda L. Richards.
What is something interesting you learned about your book/yourself/y …
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Ann Eriksson Launches BIRD'S EYE VIEW
Today Ann Eriksson launches her new book Bird's Eye View: Keeping Wild Birds in Flight, a compelling children's nonfiction title. Author and naturalist Trevor Herriot writes, "Anyone, young or old, who wants to learn more about the birds that live in their neighbourhood or on the other side of the planet will love this book."
For more on bird books for kids, see our Children's Librarian Julie Booker's recent list of bird-inspired (and inspirING) picture books.
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The Elevator Pitch. Tell us about your book in a sentence.
Bird’s-Eye View: Keeping Wild Birds in Flight, is a nonfiction book with colour photos for middle readers about wild birds and bird conservation with a special focus on what kids (and their adults) can do to improve the lives of our feathered friends.
Describe your ideal reader.
Loves nature, interested in taking positive actions for the planet, wants to know more about wild birds and how to engage with them and protect them and their habitat.
What authors/books is your work in conversation with?
Other books in the Orca Wild series including Orcas Everywhere, by Mark Leiren-Young; Gone is Gone and Sea Otters, by Isabelle Groc; and Return from Extinction, by Linda L. Richards.
What is something interesting you learned about your book/yourself/y …
