November 17th, 2015
Kids’ Book Buzz is a website where children’s books are reviewed by their intended audiences: kids! Here’s what they had to say about some of our latest titles. Kiss, Kiss “This book is very nice because it shows you all sorts of nice kisses. Kisses show someone that you love them, and some kisses are […]
Posted in Bad Pirate, Giraffe Meets Bird, Kiss Kiss, Once Upon a Line, Princess Pistachio and the Pest
January 24th, 2014
Hoogie in the Middle by Stephanie McLellan is one of three books in its age category to be chosen for TVO Parents’ “Books to Read as a Family” list this Family Literacy Day. Celebrated each year on January 27, Family Literacy Day promotes children’s success by encouraging families to read together. Click here to read […]
Posted in Hoogie In the Middle
December 18th, 2013
“It’s a great read for the family or for the classroom. There is certainly fun involved, and excitement, and even a bit of tension. What more can we ask? Long winter nights or January afternoons at school just beg for a fitting story to share. This could be it!” —Sally Bender Click here to read the […]
Posted in The Stowaways
November 21st, 2013
On Sunday November 17th it was standing room only as 100 reading fans descended on the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia in Halifax to celebrate with Meghan Marentette as she and fellow author Jill MacLean launched their new books. The Stowaways, Meghan’s debut novel about a family of adventurous mice, has been causing excitement since […]
Posted in The Stowaways
October 18th, 2013
We are looking forward to welcoming guests and authors and illustrators from across the country to our Annual Fall Book Launch and Art Show on November 7th, 2013. The evening will include refreshments, book sales and signings, and framed art sales from our talented illustrators. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to [email protected] […]
Posted in Cat Champions, Comunity Soup, Graffiti Knight, Hoogie In the Middle, Namesake, Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, Nix Minus One, The Stowaways, Tweezle into Everything
September 30th, 2013
Posted in Cat Champions, Comunity Soup, Graffiti Knight, Hoogie In the Middle, Namesake, Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, Nix Minus One, The Stowaways, Tweezle into Everything
September 23rd, 2013
Yesterday was the 24th annual Word on the Street festival, a day on which industry professionals and bibliophiles congregate to celebrate authors, illustrators and loads of books. Pajama Press was well represented by Stephanie McLellan and Sue MacLeod, both of whom braved the chilly weather to read, discuss and sign their books. After a […]
Posted in Hoogie In the Middle, Namesake, Tweezle into Everything
September 20th, 2013
“Karen Bass’ depiction of life in post-war Eastern Germany is incredibly gripping and informative. As young adult war-related historical fiction goes, this book is second to none. The story is loosely based on the true story of a close family friend of the author, making her protagonist all the more realistic and relatable. Readers will […]
Posted in Graffiti Knight
September 18th, 2013
Last night Karen Bass launched her exciting YA novel Graffiti Knight at Audrey’s Books in Edmonton, Alberta. The author read, signed, shared German baked goods, and even got tattooed for the occasion. Graffiti Knight tells the story of Wilm, a sixteen-year-old boy seeking freedom and self-expression in post-World War II East Germany. Watch the […]
Posted in Graffiti Knight
September 16th, 2013
Publishers Weekly recently published an article by Sally Lodge featuring books for children that “sort through the complexities of war.” One of these books is Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan’s Rescue from War by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. Lodge writes, “This true story examines one girl’s life in a Saigon orphanage, her dramatic rescue and relocation […]
Posted in Last Airlift
