"This is an enriched reference guide for picture books published by Canadian houses between 2017-2019. Chapters cover a brief history of picture books, key themes in contemporary Canadian titles (matching broad curriculum outcomes in education), and response activities, including frameworks for critical literacy discussions, along with annotated bibliographies that specifically recognize titles by Indigenous authors and illustrators. Also included are original interviews with a dozen rising stars in Canadian writing and illustration. While the book is specifically geared for educators, it also supports public libraries, research in Education, and future picture book creation as well as families who are interested in supporting reading development and related literacy activities in the home setting"--
This is a practical reference tool and guide for anyone interested in contemporary children’s picture books. Created by industry professionals, it illuminates exceptional children’s literature written by Canadian authors and illustrators and published by Canadian publishing houses from 2017 – 2019.
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"The diverse skills and experiences of this talented team have resulted in a most valuable book [ ...] The passion with which Brenna, Dionne, and Tavares have approached their work is obvious. They are to be commended on their achievement". Gregory Bryan, in Canadian Review of Materials, Vol. 28, Issue 25, March 2022.
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Beverley Brenna, PhD (University of Alberta), is a Professor in Curriculum Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. She has published over a dozen books for children as well as an academic book, Stories for Every Classroom (Canadian Scholars Press, 2015).
Richard Dionne, MA History (York University), has been an editor and publisher in the Canadian book publishing business for over twenty years. He lives in Scarborough, Ontario with his partner, Claire.
Theresa Tavares is an Interdisciplinary Studies MA student at the University of Saskatchewan. She has a professional background in publishing, working with childrens/YA literature in Brazil for a number of years.
