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“Grant distills complicated ideas into easy-to-understand comparisons” Review of Burst! by Shelf Awareness
January 13, 2026
Shelf Awareness calls Burst! a “useful primer for young readers… librarians and teachers looking for a useful aid in the fight against digital misinformation.”

8 Challenges We Overcame to Create Burst Your Bubble!: Article on L. E. Carmichael’s blog
December 21, 2025
Want to know how Burst Your Bubble! was created? Read this article on LECarmichael’s wonderful literary blog

My interview with Farrah Merali, CBC’s Here and Now
December 20, 2025
Listen to my interview with CBC’s Farrah Merali (and enter to win a copy of Burst Your Bubble!)

Waterloo Public Library’s “Kids Pick”!
December 19, 2025
Waterloo Public Library selects Burst! as a featured read for kids!

“Very highly recommended” Review of Burst! by Canadian Children’s booknews
December 18, 2025
CCBC’s booknews says Burst Your Bubble! is “Very highly recommended”!

“Engaging, accessible, and fun” Review of Burst! by pawsitiveschoolcounselor
December 2, 2025
A thumbs-up review of Burst! from @pawsitiveschoolcounselor on Instagram!
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My interview with Farrah Merali, CBC’s Here and Now
Listen to my interview with CBC’s Farrah Merali (and enter to win a copy of Burst Your Bubble!)

Win a copy of “Burst!” on Instagram! Ends Nov. 18
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