Category Archives: Funny Book for Kids

We’ll rant and we’ll roar like true Newfoundlanders…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Especially if I win. I’m off to St. John’s, Newfoundland, tomorrow for the Atlantic Book Awards. Betsy Wickwire and I are up against Gloria Ann Wesley, (Chasing Freedom) and Susan White (The Year Mrs. Montague Cried ) for the coveted Ann Connor Brimer Award. In … Continue reading →

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…plus I get two days in Newfoundland!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Despite the weird hairdo, I’m delighted to announce that Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret has been shortlisted for the Ann Connor Brimer Award. The recognition is fabulous, of course, but the perks are what really excite me. I’m going to be joining … Continue reading →

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Willow be mine?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Betsy Wickwire is very pleased to have been nominated for a 2012 Snow Willow Award. The Willow Awards promote reading by granting a Willow Award to the Canadian books voted by students to be the best of those nominated in three … Continue reading →

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Awake and Smiling

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I’m posting this photo for two reasons: 1) To say thanks to the young ladies from Agnes McPhail Public School for interviewing me about Not Suitable for Family Viewing. 2) And to prove that I was alert throughout the Ontario … Continue reading →

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Can I drop by for a visit?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Toronto at the end of January. Is there a lovelier place to be? No. Not if you get to enjoy the warmth of the Ontario Library Association’s SuperConference. (What a corny line. Clearly, I’ll do anything for a segue.) I’ve … Continue reading →

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The type of news I like…

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Thanks to Canadian Children’s Book News for a lovely review of Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret. Here’s my most favourite part: “Vicki Grant’s characters jump off the page. She shows an uncanny understanding of young people’s worries and emotions, the depression … Continue reading →

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What was I thinking? (Or worse – saying?)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by
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Uh-oh.

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

                      I was on my way back from my rather wonderful ‘tour’ in Ontario (more about that later) when I spotted what I thought was a nice stack of Betsy … Continue reading →

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Betsy Wickwire proves seaworthy.

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Thanks to Woozles and everyone else who helped launch Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret in style. I was thrilled with the turn-out. As well as my buddies from the bridge club, book club (s), neighbourhood and Writers Fed, I was graced … Continue reading →

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The Launch of Betsy Wickwire and The Titanic

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

There is a connection. On Monday, October 17, Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret will be launched at The George Wright House. This stately home at the corner of Young Avenue and Inglis Street in Halifax was bequeathed to the Local Council … Continue reading →

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