Today, the Ontario Library Association revealed the nominated titles for the 2015 Forest of Reading® program. Tundra would like to congratulate the nominated authors and illustrators!
BLUE SPRUCEâ„¢ 2015 NOMINATED TITLES
The Highest Number in the World
Written by Roy MacGregor
Illustrated by Genevieve Després
Hardcover | 32 Pages
ISBN: 978-1-77049-575-3
eBook: 978-1-77049-576-0
“From the moment Grandma begins to share her past and her passion for hockey, the story’s context becomes broader, more complex, and more meaningful. A memorable, intergenerational picture book perfect for sharing.” – Booklist
- The Day My Mom Came To Kindergarten by Maureen Fergus and Mike Lowery
- Kenta and the Big Wave by Ruth Ohi
- Loula is Leaving for Africa by Anne Villeneuve
- The Man with the Violin by Kathy Stinson and Dusan Petricic
- Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant
- The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
- My Blue Is Happy by Jessica Young and Catia Chien
- Oddrey and the New Kid by Dave Whamond
- Young Frank, Architect by Frank Viva
SILVER BIRCH® EXPRESS 2015 NOMINATED TITLES
The Fly
Written by Elise Gravel
Hardcover | 32 Pages
ISBN: 978-1-77049-636-1
“The Fly is a unique nonfiction book about the common housefly. Full of interesting facts, the book reads more like a picture book or simple graphic novel. Everything you never wanted to know about one of mankind’s least favourite creatures is covered in this book…. This series is a must-read for children who like the world’s most unlikeable creatures.” – Highly Recommended, CM Magazine
My Name Is Blessing
Written by Eric Walters
Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
Hardcover | 32 Pages
ISBN: 978-1-77049-301-8
“This expressive picture book, based on a real family, lovingly tells a hard story with a twist. It’s difficult to broach poverty, disability and custody issues in so few pages without sounding maudlin, but Walters manages by speaking simply…. With dignity and quiet acceptance, this story illustrates that blessings, like family, can take unexpected forms.” – Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
- Be a Wilderness Detective by Peggy Kochanoff
- Every Day is Malala Day by Rosemary McCarney
- From There To Here by Laurel Croza and Matt James
- The Great Bike Rescue by Hazel Hutchins
- How To Save A Species by Jonathan Baillie and Marilyn Baillie
- Kung Pow Chicken #1 Let’s Get Cracking by Cyndi Marko
- Prove It, Josh by Jenny Watson
- Seconds by Sylvia Taekema
RED MAPLE NON-FICTIONâ„¢ 2015 NOMINATED TITLES
Legends, Icons & Rebels
Music That Changed the World
Written by Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson and Jared Levine
Hardcover | 128 Pages
ISBN: 978-1-77049-571-5
eBook: 978-1-77049-573-9
“Wow, just wow! This book is big in every way…. The book’s art is hard to resist … it’s a treat that the words grab as much as the pictures.” – Starred Review, Booklist
- Growing Up, Inside and Out by Kira Vermond and Carl Chin
- It’s Catching: The Infectious World of Germs and Microbes by Jennifer Gardy and Josh Holinaty
- The Last Train: A Holocaust Story by Rona Arato
- Looks Like Daylight: Voices of Indigenous Kids by Deborah Ellis
- Pay It Forward Kids: Small Acts, Big Change by Nancy Runstedler
- Real Justice: Sentenced to Life at Seventeen: The story of David Milgaard by Cynthia J. Faryon
- Starting From Scratch: What You Should Know About Food and Cooking by Sarah Elton and Jeff Kulak
- We Are Canada by Rikia Saddy and Cameron McLellan
- Why Do We Fight?: Conflict, War, and Peace by Niki Walker
GOLDEN OAKâ„¢ 2015 NOMINATED TITLES
When I Get Older
The Story behind “Wavin’ Flag”
Written by K’naan and Sol Guy
Illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez
Hardcover | 32 pages
ISBN: 978-1-77049-302-5
“Somali-Canadian musician K’naan’s first children’s book tells the inspirational story of his immigration to Canada to escape the Somali War. K’naan uses accessible yet poetic language to draw in young readers, exploring his adjustment to Canada and how music kept him connected to his family. Gutierrez’s artwork powerfully conveys a new immigrant’s sense of alienation.” – Parents Canada
- The Clear-Out by Deborah Ellis
- Every Day is Malala Day by Rosemary McCarney
- The Hard Fall by Brenda Chapman
- Just Gone by William Kowalski
- Rainbow Crow : Nagweyaabi-aandeg by David Bouchard and David Jean
- Rick Hansen: A Life in Motion by Don Quinlan
- Sentenced to Life at Seventeen : The Story of David Milgaard by Cynthia J. Faryon
The Festival of Treesâ„¢ in Toronto will be taking place on May 12-13, 2015 at the Harbourfront Centre. We will be there to cheer on our authors and illustrators!
We have a good mix of reviews and interviews with Ellie Marney today! Don’t want this tour to end . . . enjoy reading everyone’s enthusiasm for this book!