Okay, by the look of this picture, maybe I’m not -but I went ahead and did it anyway. The same questions come up frequently from readers so I decided to… read more →
It might not seem like much to you but Betsy Wickwire’s getting something wonderful for Christmas: suds. One of the things that’s always bugged me – a bit – is… read more →
“Gripping, heartbreaking, and revelatory, a book that will touch teen (and adult) readers deeply.” That’s what The Canadian Children’s Book News had to say about Don Aker’s RUNNING ON EMPTY. I… read more →
Lovely review of dear old Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret today. I especially liked this part: “Grant has a master’s touch at capturing the teen years, both their hilarity and heartache,… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
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)… read more →
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… read more →
And the really good news is that I was actually trying to be hilarious…Here’s the whole fabulous review of Betsy Wickwire’s Dirty Secret from www.canadiangiftguide.com. “Kudos to Canadian Vicki Grant for… read more →