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I am excited to begin research on an upcoming non-fiction title, thanks to the Marian Hebb Research Grant from Access Copyright.
I’m excited to be a Signature Presenter during Hamilton Arts Week, June 5 to 14!
I am extremely grateful to the @accesscopyright Foundation and @saskarts, as a recipient of The Marian Hebb Research Grant which will fund my research for an upcoming illustrated NF book. This grant will support the intensive research this book will require; now I can delve right into it, knowing I have a safety net. Thank you also to the incredible Marian Hebb, for her sage counsel and tireless work with so many great author-supportive agencies including @alasontario and @TWUC -- both of which have helped me throughout my career as an author. Thank you again!
BTW, if you`re an artist living in Ontario, do yourself a favour and get to know @alasontario. The work they do is invaluable! #MarianHebb #MarianHebbResearchGrant
Join us for a series of fascinating discussions about contemporary issues through the lens of children’s literature. I’m excited to kick off this popular program on Wed., Sept. 18 6:30 pm, Mary Ward Centre, Loretto College Residence, 70 St. Mary St., Toronto
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Leaping about, presenting in a packed gym on a very hot day… the school admin staff saved the day by giving me an A M Cunningham t-shirt. (Who sweats through their shoulders?!) My second presentation was so much more stylish! Thank you! Had such a great time at this wonderful, inclusive school near me. Enthusiastic teachers and fantastic, thoughtful students! Truly, a wonderful day!!
And that’s a wrap on my How to Break Into Kidlit presentation series for this year! Had a fantastic time at Valley Park and last night at Locke branch of @hpl. If you attended, please stay in touch with any questions you have. I do offer mentoring and writing coaching and I’m also happy to answer any questions if you’re stuck or need some guidance. If you were on the waiting list and weren’t able to attend—I see you. Thank you! I need to do more of these sessions, clearly. I’ll tell you what I told the attendees: if you’re a pre-published author looking for great advice, join @canscaip. Monthly online meetings, mentors and PYI conference.
Thanks again to @hamartscouncil for making this happen! And to @hamiltonlibrary, @cityofhamilton, @canada.council and @cdn.heritage for your support. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Stoney Creek @hamiltonlibrary branch last night for Breaking Into Kidlit. What a fantastic bunch of pre-published (and published!) authors. Great discussion! Tonight I’m at Valley Park HPL. And tomorrow, it’s Locke branch. It’s been amazing meeting and chatting with so many wonderful writers!
Thank you @hamartscouncil for sponsoring these presentations as a Signature Event during #hamiltonartsweek2024
And thank you to the librarians and staff at HPL and to sponsors @cityofhamilton @canada.council and @cdn.heritage
Hey there, Stoney Creekers! I`ll see you this evening at the library at 4:30 to talk about how you can get your children`s book off your computer and onto bookshelves! Bring your questions and tips and we`ll share knowledge--and have some fun!
Thank you to @hamartscouncil for making this a Signature Event this #HamiltonArtsWeek2024 and to @hplintheround for being generally amazing and to @cdn.heritage @cityofhamilton and @canada.council for your support. See you tonight!
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Westdale branch of @hamiltonlibrary to talk about Breaking Into Kidlit! Could not have asked for a better audience of pre-published authors. Thank you for your enthusiasm and a wonderful discussion. And thank you @hamartscouncil for supporting this #hamiltonartsweek2024 signature event. Thanks to sponsors @cityofhamilton @cdn.heritage and @canada.council ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward to visiting Stoney Creek, Valley Park and Locke branches next week!
Check out this exciting new reel, put together by the fantastic team at @EpilogueProductions, showcasing some of my recent presentations and keynotes. To book an
We’re all in an information bubble! How do we get out? Watch for my new book, illustrated by Jan Dolby, coming this fall 2025 from Owlkids!
CYBI? shortlisted for two Hamilton Literary Awards.
CYBI? shortlisted for two Hamilton Literary Awards.
Joyce Grant awarded Press Freedom Teaching Award 2023.
CYBI? shortlisted for Hackmatack, its second children’s choice award nomination.
March 15, Noon ET, join Joyce Grant (moderator), Ken Boyd (CIVIX), Isabel Deslauriers (Let’s Talk Science) and Soomin Han (Youth Climate Lab) to discuss how to help young Canadians understand the importance of good sources for decision making.
March 8, 7 p.m., CANSCAIP join Heather Camlot, LE Carmichael, Natalie Hyde and Joyce Grant for a discussion about writing nonfiction.
“Colourful and catchy, Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts provides a good overview of what fake news is, why people create and circulate fake news, and how to identify fake news. While aimed at younger readers, this book can be used by readers from all ages and is an excellent resource for learning about fake news and how to identify it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, ****/5″
-CM Canadian Review of Materials, by Daphne Hamilton-Nagorsen
“Although technically a children’s book, this is a perfect text for anyone who wants to grow more tech- and media-savvy.”
-Book Riot, by Carolina Ciucci
“I’m glad I have a copy of this book in my school library”
“Unlike similar books, it doesn’t dwell on the ‘media is terrible and out to trick you’ angle. It demonstrates that with some applied strategies, it can be possible to be a more discerning reader/listener/viewer.”
-Diana Maliszewski, AML (Association for Media Literacy)
Read Maliszewski’s thoughts about “triangulation” here
“This book helps young readers decide which online information they can trust—and which they can’t. Explore how real journalism is made, what “fake news” is and how to spot the difference. Learn about bylines and credible sources, influencers and clickbait. Readers are encouraged to approach online information with skepticism and to make smart choices about what they believe and share.”
-Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC), Best Books for Kids and Teens Fall 2022
“Top Book for Grades 9-12”
Thank you Kate Barlow of the Oakville News, for including Can You Believe It? in this fantastic list of reads by great kidlit authors including Lana Button (The Cow Said Boo! illustrated by Alice Carter), Jennifer Maruno (While You Sleep, illustrated by Miki Sato), Sylvia McNicoll (What the Dog Knows) and Karen Bass (Blood Donor).
Helen Kubiw is a wonderful reviewer and I’m very proud about this glowing review of Can You Believe It? She had lots of nice things to say–I made the graphic below about Kathleen Marcotte’s illustrations because I think sometimes they don’t get enough credit. They really are incredible and they add SO MUCH to this book! Also, what Helen says about them is bang-on.
