• Age: 3 to 5
• Grade: p to k
• Reading age: 3 to 5

The uplifting tale of a crow called Jacqueline who lives to sing. After a bruising encounter with opinionated people that crushes her confidence and self-belief, Jacqueline flies south to escape the pain and rediscover her true self. A story that will help anyone who has ever been told they couldn't do something, to stand firm against their critics.

Writer Mandi Kujawa lives in Banff, Alberta and is a singer and storyteller who also works as a librarian. She runs a youth choir for elementary children in Banff and engages them with her narratives. She is the author of the children's book Jacqueline the Singing Crow, also published by Renegade.

Mandi Kujawa's profile page

Artist Claude St-Aubin was born in Mathieson, Ontario, of French Canadian parents. He spent his teen and young adult years in Montreal, going on to illustrate titles for DC, Marvel on characters including Supergirl, REBELs. and and Aquaman. He is also the artist for The Loxleys series and for Mandi Kujawa's Jacqueline the Singing Crow.

Claude St. Aubin's profile page

"Jacqueline the Singing Crow is a sweet story that teaches children about the importance of being yourself and having the confidence to keep trying the things that you are passionate about despite receiving negative feedback. This text opens the door to many conversations about personal identity and determination. This heart-warming tale is likely to become a cherished story time read for many children. Highly Recommended." - Canadian Materials

"Colourful and heartfelt." - Rocky Mountain Outlook

"It's a fun, beautifully illustrated book with a universal message that can appeal to both children and their parents." - Calgary Herald