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Canadian Launch Pod
by voicEd Radio
Releasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors releasing books for children and young adults during the COVID-19 crisis. We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library. Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!
Episodes
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What The Dog Knows ft. Sylvia McNicoll
Sylvia McNicoll's most recent book, What The Dog Knew,(Dundurn Press) tells the story of the close relationship between Naomi and her dog, Diesel. The connection is so close, in fact, that Naomi, quite literally, has the voice of Diesel in her head. A book about family, second chances and the...
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Snow Doves ft. Nancy Hartry
Nancy Hartry is a an award-winning children's writer whose latest release, Snow Doves, tells a delightfully poignant story of Sami, a young boy who is coaxed into embracing his very first winter in Canada. Along with illustrator, Gabrielle Grimard, Nancy tells the story without using a single…
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Tough Like Mum ft. Carmen Mok
Carmen Mok is a graphic artist and illustrator. Today, we gather in conversation around the release of her newest creation, "Tough Like Mum", written by Lana Button and illustrated by, yup, Carmen Mok. A great conversation about, among other things, illustrators as co-authors. Find out more about...
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Tough Like Mum
Lana Button is a children’s author, educator and entertainer who is passionate about supporting, encouraging and entertaining young children. She writes picture books that support empathy, self-reliance, resilience and anti-bullying behaviors. Lana's latest picture book is Tough Like Mum. In this...
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Larkin on the Shore ft. Jean Mills
Today we welcome Ontario-based author, Jean Mills, to the Launch Pod. Her latest YA novel, Larkin on the Shore, was released in January 2020, just before the pandemic lockdown. Here's a description of her novel: Larkin Day is a messed up 16-year-old. She just escaped a nasty year in high school…
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Proud to Play in Canada's Sports Culture
The world of sports is filled with images of achievement, teamwork and a drive to be the best you can be. But, what if you’re an athlete who feel the need to hide part of yourself away from the world? What if the highly public sports culture in which you are immersed forces you to be very private...
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Up the Creek ft. Natalie Hyde
"Chris Dearing is positive his family’s long streak of bad luck is finally over. Sure, he’s thought that before, but this time is different. He’s reclaimed his grandfather’s land in the Yukon - the land his granddad swore was full of gold. Now Chris just has to wait for his father to get out of...
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The Adventures of Grandmasaurus ft. Caroline Fernandez
The Adventures of Grandmasaurus is a role reversal story where the kids know better than the adult. On a field trip to the museum Grandma inhales some museum dust and magically sneezes herself into different dinosaurs. The kids have to keep reminding Grandmasaureus how to properly act out in the...
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Two Drops in A Cloud of Brown ft. Saumiya Balasubramaniam
Saumiya Balasubramaniam's new picture book, Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White, (Ill. Eva Campbell) is a heart-warming tale of a mother and child who have two different perspectives on the first winter in their new home. In today's conversation, we explore those perspectives and how the...
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A Family for Faru
The idea for Family for Faru came to author Anitha Rao-Robinson in 2016 when her daughter volunteered at a rhino orphanage in South Africa. Beautifully illustrated by Karen Patkau, Family for Faru shines a light on the plight of many rhinos in that country, the result of poaching. Anitha is...
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Screeched ft. Charis Cotter
Newfoundland-based author, Charis Cotter is launching two books this fall: "Footsteps in Bay de Verde—A Mysterious Tale" and "Screeched—Ghost Stories from Old Newfoundland". Charis joins us on the Canadian Launch Pod today to talk about the storytelling tradition and, in particular, the power…
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Heard Amid the Guns
Joining us on the Canadian Launch Pod today is Jacqueline Carmichael, author of "Heard Amid the Guns: True Stories from the Western Front, 1914-1918" (Heritage House, November 2020). Jacqueline is joined by step-daughter Lindsey Carmichael, author of "The Boreal Forest" (Kids Can Press) and huge...
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Slow Moe ft. Deborah Kerbel
Toronto-based author Deborah Kerbel writes for all ages: children, middle grade and young adult. She has two books coming out this fall and we met up to talk about Slow Moe, a picture book being released on October 13. Learn more about Deborah's work at https://deborahkerbel.ca
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Trapped in Hitler's Web ft. Marsha Skrypuch
Marsha Skrypuch writes about war from a young person's view. Her latest book, Trapped in Hitler's Web, takes the reader on a journey from the Ukraine to Austria in an effort to escape the dangers of World War II and to secure the safety of her dear friend, Nathan. As a young Jewish boy, Nathan is...
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Snow Song ft. Kate Riley and Dawn Lo
Author Kate Riley and Dawn Lo have collaborated to create a beautiful story of how a snowy day can be inherently beautiful and wondrous, but how it can also be something that gathers people together in a share experience.
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The Boy Who Moved Christmas ft. Eric Walters and Nicole Wellwood
"It’s October, but in seven-year-old Evan’s town, every house is decorated for Christmas and a giant holiday parade is about to begin. The bump in Evan’s head means he might not make it to December, so all his friends, family, neighbours, and thousands of strangers have moved Christmas just for...
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The Desert Prince ft. Alisha Sevigny
The Desert Prince was released to the world in September 2020 and it is Alisha Sevigny's second offering in the Secrets of the Sands series. In this conversation, we talk about giving birth to a book during a global pandemic, what has drawn Alisha to writing against the backdrop of Ancient...
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Swift ft. R. J. Anderson
Canadian author, R. J. Anderson writes fantasy and science fiction for older children and young teens. Her latest North American release is Swift, the first in the Flight and Fame Trilogy. It's a story of hope and aspiration, overcoming obstacles and...well...soaring beyond expectations. But it's...
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It Happened on Sweet Street ft. Caroline Adderson
Joining us today on the Launch Pod, its Caroline Adderson with her new book, "It Happened on Sweet Street", a delightful book inspired by the burning question, "Pie, Cake or Cookies?" No matter what you dessert preference is, you'll delight in the book and, hopefully, this conversation. From...
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Crossing the Farak RIver ft. Michelle Aung Thin
Author Michelle Aung Thin was born in Burma at a time of great unrest in the country. Her parents brought her to Ottawa where she grew up. She now lives in Australia and through her work at RMIT University in Melboure, explores many critical aspects of social and cultural life much of it focused…
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The Librarian's Stories ft. Lucy Falcone and Anna Wilson
A rare treat today as we are joined by both author and illustrator. The Librarians Stories is written by Canadian author, Lucy Falcone and illustrated by UK-based graphic designer, Anna Wilson. Their picture book, tells the story of how a war-ravaged village is nurtured back to life by stories…
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Louder Than Words ft. Kathy Kacer
Toronto-based author Kathy Kacer has a new book! Louder than Words, is the latest in the Heroes Quartet Series and features the love and courage of Nina Pukas, who put aside her fear to help a single Jewish family in a World War II Ukraine. In this conversation, we talk about the what and the why...
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Just Watch Me ft Erin Silver
Toronto-based journalist and YA author, Erin Silver is my guest today on the Canadian Launch Pod. Erin's first novel, Just Watch Me, is due to be released in October 2020. It's a fun and rollicking journey through early adolescent relationships, family dynamics (and difficulties), as well as...
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Stone of Sorrow ft. Brooke Carter
Canadian author Brooke Carter's newest book Stone of Sorrow takes us into the magical world of Norse Mythology, magic and runecasting. This is Brooke’s seventh book. We’re going to find out about her connections with the land of Vikings and Valkeries and much more. Visit Brooke Carter's website…
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Light in the Forest ft. Holly Carr
Joining me today on the Canadian Launch Pod, Nova Scotia silk painting artist, Holly Carr. Her latest work, Light in the Forest, originally created for the Acadia University Art Gallery, is an example of Holly’s multimedia performance art and guess what, it even includes a children’s book. Learn...
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Hunted by the Sky ft. Tanaz Bhathena
Tanaz Bhathena is a highly acclaimed YA author whose third book, Hunted by the Sky, was released last month ((The Wrath of Ambar #1)) With a setting inspired by medieval India, the novel is a magic-infused and rather compelling exploration into issues of identity, trust, social class It's a great...
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No Right Thing ft. Laura Langston
Today on the Launch Pod, we head out to Qualicum Beach, British Columbia to catch up with acclaimed journalist and author, Laura Langston. She’s the author of 22 books for children and young people, and her latest offering, No Right Thing was released during the pandemic. It begins with a…
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Harvey Holds His Own ft. Colleen Nelson
Colleen Nelson is a Winnipeg-based author and educator whose 9th book, Harvey Holds His Own is due to be released in August 2020. The book is the much-anticipated sequel for those that loved Colleen's first book in the series, Harvey Comes Home. For readers, like me, who are encountering Harvey,...
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Sarah and The Search for Normal ft. Wesley T. King
Wesley King is the author of 11 novels for young people, many of which are sci-fi and fantasy fiction that endows his characters with superpowers. His latest book, Sara and the Search for Normal is a prequel to his successful and much loved, OCDaniel, a novel which explores issues of mental…
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The Silence of Bones ft. June Hur
Waiting for us on the Launch Pod today, author June Hur. June was born in South Korea, moved to Canada as a young girl but she uses her debut novel, The Silence of Bones, to return to the home of her birth to explore its history, its mystery, its traditions and values. Get ready to be drawn into...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Releasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors releasing books for children and young adults during the COVID-19 crisis.
We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library.
Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!
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