Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 26, 2009, 4:09 pm
Tundra author, Monica Kulling, shares with in this guest post about her event on Wednesday, November 18, 2009: Monica Kulling: I had the distinct pleasure last week of participating in my first-ever ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 25, 2009, 9:12 am
Last night, the 9th Annual Writers’ Trust Awards was held at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto. The following award winners were announced: Writers’ Trust of Canada/McClelland & Stewart Jou...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 25, 2009, 7:00 am
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This event spotlights upcoming releases that we are anticipating. In our case, we are eagerly waiting for t...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 24, 2009, 10:43 am
Join two-time TD Children’s Literature Award nominee, Shane Peacock, as he discusses his Boy Sherlock Holmes series and reads from the third book in the series, Vanishing Girl. When: Thursday,...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 23, 2009, 7:00 am
The Best Children’s Books of the Year List compiled by the Children’s Book Committee of the Bank Street College of Education Here are the Tundra books that made the list this year: Word Ne...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 20, 2009, 3:33 pm
This year, Tundra had a number of finalists for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award, and the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Yo...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 18, 2009, 4:07 pm
Don’t miss Theo Caldwell at Chapters Waterloo this Saturday, November 21st at 1pm as he reads from his first novel, Finn the half-Great.   After the reading, Theo will be available to sign cop...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 18, 2009, 12:43 pm
Author and Blogger, Susin Nielsen, shares with us in this guest post on how she became an author: How I Got My Start I’ve always wanted to be a writer. In the very first diary I ever kept (I was ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 18, 2009, 9:19 am
Hannah Sung of CBC Book Club presents the five nominees for the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature – Illustration, which included Tundra’s book, Bradley McGogg...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 16, 2009, 3:32 pm
Last Saturday, Nan Forler and her family went to visit McNally Robinson Booksellers at Don Mills. This was a special visit because Nan discussed, sang, read, and signed her debut picture book, Bird C...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 16, 2009, 2:32 pm
Congratulations to our authors and illustrators! Here are the top books picked for 2010 as chosen by the Canadian Toy Testing Council: Bradley McGogg, The Very Fine Frog Written by Tim Beiser Ill...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 11, 2009, 7:00 am
Introduce the very young to Remembrance Day and Veterans’ Day and what it means: Proud as a Peacock, Brave as a Lion Written by Jane Barclay Illustrated by Renné Benoit ISBN 978-0-88776-95...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 10, 2009, 2:58 pm
WHEN? November 12-13, 2009 WHERE? Bronfman Hall, Royal Ontario Museum 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto ABOUT THE SUMMIT: Becoming a reader is at the very heart of responsible citizenship. But as...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 9, 2009, 3:35 pm
Tundra’s first blog tour came and went last week! We would like to give a HUGE round of applause to all the participating bloggers and readers who left comments. Thank you for being so accomo...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 6, 2009, 7:00 am
Today, we are wrapping up our first blog tour! We’re a little bit sad that this day has come so fast. It is fantastic to see what readers are saying about Trilby Kent’s debut novel. With t...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 5, 2009, 7:00 am
Wow, we are at day 4 of the Medina Hill blog tour already! Here is what you can expect from today’s line-up of bloggers: Tour Day 4: Shelly at Write for a Reader will be sharing a review of M...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 4, 2009, 7:00 am
This is the third day of the Medina Hill blog tour! Here is what you can expect from today’s bloggers: Tour Day 3: Kristen at BookWorming in the 21st Century will be talking with Trilby Kent abo...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 3, 2009, 7:00 am
Are you ready for the second day of touring Medina Hill? These wonderful bloggers are offering many chances for you to win a copy to read! This is what you can expect from today’s bloggers: To...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Nov 2, 2009, 7:00 am
Welcome to Day 1 of Let’s Tour Medina Hill! The author, Trilby Kent, has been working hard collaborating with all the participating bloggers. We are so excited that this week has finally arrive...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 31, 2009, 11:41 am
Tundra Books has several great picks for this Halloween – from easy readers to teens! Get in the spirit with these spooky and entertaining reads: Monsterology: Fabulous Lives of the Creepy, the...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 30, 2009, 3:27 pm
Susin Nielsen, author of Word Nerd, holding up her first “published” book – written when she was 11 – at IFOA last weekend. Inspired by the festival, she is now blogging on Ref...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 28, 2009, 9:28 am
October 28th is National Chocolate Day! Why not dive into this sweet little book? I Love Chocolate By Davide Calì Illustrated by Evelyn Daviddi ISBN 978-0-88776-912-2 Ages 2-5 24 Pages Hardcov...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 27, 2009, 3:03 pm
Yesterday, the Ontario Library Association revealed the short-listed nominated titles for the 2010 Forest of Reading®. All nominated titles have been posted to the Reading Program page of the OLA we...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 26, 2009, 9:00 am
Next week, we will be hosting our first ever Blog Tour! We have a wonderful line-up of contributors and tour hosts for Trilby Kent’s debut novel, Medina Hill. Trilby Kent was born in Toronto, ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 22, 2009, 1:00 pm
Last night, we joined Lesley Fairfield in celebrating the launch of her graphic novel, Tyranny. The reading and signing was held at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Don Mills. Tyranny by Lesley Fairf...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 22, 2009, 12:38 pm
The Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards are back! Here’s a little background information about the Cybils Awards from their website:     Reward the children’...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 21, 2009, 3:53 pm
Tundra would like to thank all the elementary schools in the Greater Vancouver area, the Edmonton area, the Calgary area, Manitoba, the Montreal area and Mainland Nova Scotia for submitting their chee...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 20, 2009, 11:24 am
The Quebec Writers’ Federation announced their finalists for the 2009 QWF Awards. The winners of the 2009 QWF Awards will be announced at the QWF Awards Gala on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at th...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 17, 2009, 8:08 am
Today is the Sweetest Day! While we don’t have treats for you to eat, we do recommend Sweet! for you to read! Sweet! The Delicious Story of Candy Written by Ann Love and Jane Drake Illustrat...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 16, 2009, 8:42 am
Tundra Take features a photo (or photos) from the week! Check on Fridays for a peak at Tundra Books! Trilby Kent sent us these tasty treats on the release date of her debut novel, Medina Hill! Stay ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 15, 2009, 2:05 pm
On Wednesday, October 14, The Canada Council for the Arts announced the finalists for the 2009 Governor General’s Literary Awards. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 17 at 10am. Tun...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 14, 2009, 1:30 pm
Finn the half-Great and his band of giants, and dragons, and other fine creatures celebrated the launch at the Spoke Club on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. Here are a few fine photos from the night. For m...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 5, 2009, 1:43 pm
Here is a guest post from Nan Forler, author of Bird Child, on her first bookstore event! Photos courtesy of Nan Forler and Kevin Coates. Nan Forler: This morning, I did my first official reading at ...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Oct 4, 2009, 10:52 am
October 4th is World Animal Day! Celebrate by spreading the word, volunteering, or by teaching a little one about the importance of animals. Please click on the following link to learn more about Worl...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 28, 2009, 3:03 pm
Sunday, September 27, 2009 was the Word on the Street’s 20th year! The weather held up and the festival was quite the success! Here are a few of our photos from the day: Tundra was at booth #24...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 24, 2009, 9:33 am
Last night, Monica Kulling and Bill Slavin celebrated the launch of It’s a Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph at the Stephen Bulger Gallery and Camera Bar. This was Monica’s fir...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 23, 2009, 4:08 pm
Sunday, September 20, 2009 was the first annual Telling Tales Festival. The festival was held in the beautiful Westfield Heritage Village in Rockton, Ontario. Tundra authors and illustrators that pres...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 22, 2009, 8:45 am
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is now in its 21st year! This year it was held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 – noon ’til 6:00pm. Here are a few photos from the day: Driving into Eden M...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 21, 2009, 2:08 pm
Nan Forler celebrated the launch of her debut picture book, Bird Child, on Saturday, September 19, 2009. The book launch was held at The Great Hall in Conrad Grebel University College from 2-4pm. Have...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 19, 2009, 8:50 am
Y’arrr! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Here are some treasures for ye! A Thousand Years of Pirates Written and illustrated by William Gilkerson ISBN 978-0-88776-924-5 Ages 10...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 9, 2009, 8:42 am
Do you remember the previous guest post by Michael Mazo and Michael Soloviov? Well now we have a behind-the-scenes look at how the author and illustrator collaborated! Finding inspiration from The As...
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Tundra Books posted an article on Talking with Tundra - Sep 4, 2009, 8:25 am
On this day in 1888, George Eastman registered the trademark Kodak. Click HERE to listen to the podcast of It’s a Snap! on “Just One More Book!” Just One More Book! is a thrice-week...
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