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Submitted by clelia on May 16, 2012 - 5:08pm
At the Forest of Reading Festival of Trees (May 15th and 16th), the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and Authors at Harbourfront Centre announced the winners of the 2012 Forest of Reading Awards. Congratulations to the winners!
For the first time ever, the incredibly popular children's festival (over 8000 readers flock to the festival each year) will be going on the road, stopping in Thunder Bay and Ottawa. Read about the Festival of Trees on tour on Open Book: Ontario.
Forest of Reading Award Winners
Submitted by Grace on May 16, 2012 - 11:47am
Shelley Peterson's Saddle Creek series — YA for the horsey set — has already spawned five popular titles. Now her protagonist Bird is back with a sixth adventure, in Dark Days at Saddle Creek (Dancing Cat Books).
Shelley speaks to Open Book about equine friendship, how to keep a series fresh and her upcoming projects.
Open Book:
Tell us about your book, Dark Days at Saddle Creek.
Submitted by ashliegh on May 15, 2012 - 9:36pm
The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop has announced the winners of its 14th Annual Writing Competition.
And the winners are:
Poetry
(Judged by Dennis Cooley)
1st: Holly Haggarty, Thunder Bay, ON
2nd: Heather Mesich, Sioux Lookout, ON
3rd: Sue Blott, Thunder Bay, ON
Submitted by ashliegh on May 15, 2012 - 4:12pm
Canada Post and Kids Can Press have teamed up to launch four new stamps depicting themes from Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark's Franklin the Turtle series.
The series started in 1986 with Franklin in the Dark and has since expanded into 100 different lighthearted tales that encourage children to step out of the shells.
These stamps are part of a series celebrating Canadian children's literature and Franklin is the first to be unveiled. That's right, there's more childhood favourites on the way!
Submitted by ashliegh on May 15, 2012 - 3:48pm
A handful of authors were presented with a number of B.C. Book Prizes in Vancouver last weekend.
The awards and winners are:
The Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize
Half-Blood Blues (Thomas Allen Publishers) by Esi Edugyan
Submitted by Grace on May 15, 2012 - 12:57pm
For each book that sits on our shelves or rests in our hands, a writer has spent countless hours researching, organizing, writing and rewriting. In Open Book’s At The Desk series, writers tell us about their creative processes and the workspaces that inspire them.
In Voluptuous Pleasure: The Truth about the Writing Life (Bookthug) Marianne Apostolides toys with the limits of the non-fiction genre.
You can catch Marianne reading at the BookThug Spring Launch on May 22, 2012 in Toronto.
Submitted by clelia on May 15, 2012 - 12:33pm
Every May, Open Book celebrates the outstanding graphic novels and comics published here in Ontario and throughout the country with Whazamo! Check out Open Book's Whazamo! page all month long for interviews, news and original comics.
This spring, we teamed up with the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) to ask Canadian comic creators about their work. The artists, who were at TCAF earlier this month, each submitted an image that answered one of our three questions: Why should everyone read comics? Who is your audience? What inspired you to start making comics?
With her comic, Shannon Gerard looks at the inspiration behind her work and the possibilities that arise when illustration and words are beautifully combined.
Submitted by shughes on May 15, 2012 - 9:31am
I have a real treat for you this morning. I’m chatting with SHEILA BARRY, one of the most respected and well-liked players in the world of children’s books. Sheila has worked in publishing for almost 20 years. For the past eight she was editor-in-chief at Kids Can Press. She is president of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre and, in January of this year, became co-publisher of Groundwood Books.
ME: Sheila, thanks for speaking with me! You have been co-publisher of Groundwood Books for several months now. What exactly does a publisher of children's books do? What is your average day like?
Submitted by danielle on May 14, 2012 - 3:59pm
Toronto-based Leslie Shimotakahara is the author of The Reading List: Literature, Love and Back Again, a memoir (Variety Crossing Press). Leslie’s memoir tells the story of how a reading list helped her connect with her family’s past, overcome an emotional crisis and ultimately find happiness. You can find Leslie online at her blog, The Reading List.
As part of Asian Heritage Month, Leslie has a number of readings throughout Toronto:
- May 22 at George F. Locke Library
Submitted by Grace on May 14, 2012 - 12:45pm
For each book that sits on our shelves or rests in our hands, a writer has spent countless hours researching, organizing, writing and rewriting. In Open Book’s At The Desk series, writers tell us about their creative processes and the workspaces that inspire them.
Kenneth Sherman is the author of Words for Elephant Man (Porcupine's Quill), a collection of poetry which examines the life and fate of Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man.
Kenneth talks with Open Book about his work space, discussing the postcards he's received from writer friends over the years, to which he often returns for inspiration.
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Submitted by clelia on May 9, 2012 - 7:32am
Dear Readers,
Take a couple minutes to give us your valuable feedback about Open Book, and we will be delighted to enter your name in a draw to win a $200 gift certificate to the bookstore of your choice! A perfect way to stock up on summer reading.
We look forward to your comments, and good luck! The contest closes at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2012 and is subject to the following rules.
Questions? Don't hesitate to email Clelia at clelia@openbooktoronto.com.
Best regards,
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Submitted by clelia on April 24, 2012 - 9:53am
Do you love reading, writing, arts and culture? The Open Book App is a new and vital tool for you. The Open Book App connects you with the vibrant literary scene in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Whether you are out and about, or planning from home, the Open Book App makes it simple to find details and directions for both literary events and literary landmarks. Get out and enjoy Ontario's amazing literary scene — everything you need to get involved is delivered by the Open Book App. Features and tools include:
- Ontario's Literary Events and Literary Landmarks all in one place: choose Toronto-based events and landmarks, or display listings from across the province.
Video of the Week
Submitted by Grace on May 7, 2012 - 12:53pm
Kevin Sylvester is both the writer and illustrator for the Neil Flambé series (Simon & Schuster Canada). In this video, he shares the secret of how to draw the teenage chef.
You can also check out Kevin's At the Desk interview to see more about his process and workspace.
Stay tuned to Open Book: Toronto throughout the month of May for Whazamo!, a celebration of all things graphic literature and comic-related.
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Writer In Residence May 1st, 2012 to May 31st, 2012Susan Hughes is an award-winning author whose books include The Island Horse, Case Closed?, No Girls Allowed, Earth to Audrey and Virginia.
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