Kids Can Press fall line-up on Global Toronto’s “The Morning Show”

Global Toronto featured the Kids Can Press fall line-up on “The Morning Show”. Included in the line-up is Lighting Our World.

Click here to see the list and watch a clip of the segment!

Lighting Our World – A Year of Celebrations now available!

I’m proud to announce that my latest book, “Lighting Our World – A Year of Celebrations”, is now available for purchase by clicking here. Throughout the year and around the globe, people use light – candles, bonfires, lanterns and fireworks – to celebrate special occasions. This richly illustrated book is an illuminating tour of the world’s brightest and warmest festivities.

Curriculum Links: Social Studies – Cultures – Local & Global Community – celebrations; multiculturalism

Ages 7 to 10   –   Grades 2 to 5

4-colour   –   8 1/2″ x 10 1/2″   –   32 pages

ISBN: 978-1-55453-594-1

Carton quantity: 40

Hardcover Jacket

$17.95 US   –   $18.95 CDN

The book was released by Kids Can Press, and features wonderful illustrations by Jacqui Oakley. You can see more of her work on her website.

New course information

My writing course, “Creating Non-fiction for Children”, is being offered again by George Brown College. It is an introduction to the basic elements of writing non-fiction (articles and books) for younger readers. There are two sessions, one from October to December, and another one from May to July of 2013 (yes, next year!). You can sign up by clicking here.