Kidlit superstar Debbie Ohi is the author and illustrator of so many incredible books for young readers, including her newest gem, I Want to Read ALL the Books!
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7 Wonders of Rosena Fung's World
Rosena Fung is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Toronto, Canada. She is the creator of the graphic novels Living With Viola and Age 16, both from Annick Press.
7 WONDERS OF KATHERINE BATTERSBY'S WORLD
Katherine Battersby is the author and illustrator of several books for young readers, including her hilarious Cranky Chicken chapter book series, which chronicles the unlikely friendship between a charmingly curmudgeon-y chicken and a delightfully cheerful worm. Katherine herself is every bit as fun and delightful as her work, and I’m so excited to introduce you to the wonders of her world.
7 Wonders of Ariel Gordon's World
In her new collection Fungal, Ariel Gordon “takes the reader through ditches and puddles in search of morels, through the hallways of a mushroom factory, down city sidewalks and beside riverbanks as she considers things found and fungal.” Slipping and sliding effortlessly between natural, domestic, and commercial spaces, Ariel’s work is a joy.
7 Wonders of Amanda Orlando's World
Amanda Orlando is many things: a blogger, a cookbook author, the creator of the Free To Be Me food allergy wellness retreat, and a mom. As a leader within the food allergy community, she uses her platform to share important and inspiring content and resources reflecting her personal experience.
7 Wonders of Zoe Ackah's World
Zoe is a genre defying and imaginative singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Known on the Toronto scene as a singing drummer and studio backup vocalist, she is now forging a solo path with fierce determination and a trunk full of creative ideas.
7 WONDERS OF HOLLAY GHADERY'S WORLD
Brave, though provoking, often unsettling, Hollay’s work takes you deep inside singular moments and experiences, sometimes pushing at the edges of your expectations, and other times exploding them all together. Her debut poetry collection, Rebellion Box, is available now from Radiant Press.
7 Wonders of Jennifer Mook-Sang's World
Jennifer-Mook-Sang is the author of three fantastic books for young readers! Her latest, The Care and Keeping of Grandmas, is available now and would make a fantastic gift for kiddos and grandmas alike!
7 Wonders of Brooke Lockyer's World
Brooke Lockyer is the painfully cool and mysterious big sister I never had. She’s also the author of Burr, an electric new work of Southern Ontario Gothic fiction that investigates the nature of grief and longing that reach beyond the grave.
7 Wonders of Jaimie Franchi's World
Jaimie Franchi is a Montreal-based writer, editor, gardener, and mother of three. Her picture book text, Melt, was shortlisted for the 2022 CANSCAIP Writing for Children Contest. She is also the founder of Récolte, which produces beautiful accessories using foraged and pressed botanicals.
7 Wonders of Naseem Hrab's World
Naseem Hrab is the author of several picture books including the Ira Crumb series, How to Party Like a Snail and Weekend Dad, a 2020 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist. Naseem is also the author of The Sour Cherry Tree, which won the 2022 Governor General’s Literary Award for Young People's Literature—Illustrated Books. Her latest book, Otis and Peanut, a graphic novel series about a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, is available now for pre-order.
7 Wonders of Erin Pepler's World
Erin Pepler is many things — freelance writer, mom of two, music lover, reluctant suburbanite. She is also the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays On Motherhood, a gem of a book that you are going to want to go out and buy right now. Seriously. Run, don’t walk! On February 25th, Erin will be speaking about the use of humour in nonfiction writing at the Sharp Words winter book fair in Hamilton.
7 Wonders of Susan Yoon's World
Sometimes I wonder if Susan Yoon has designed her Instagram feed specifically to make me smile; it’s packed full of so many of the things I love most in the world— picture books, art, wildflowers, coffee shops, nature, and so much delicious food! Like me, Susan’s debut picture book drops this October, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!
7 Wonders of Jen Vasic's World
Jen Vasic is a force for joy and justice in my community! A city councillor for Ward 5 in Waterloo, a PhD candidate, social worker, writer, researcher, and parent, she is also one half of the amazing duo behind the blog Bookstore Love, which features interviews with independent booksellers, along with her best friend Natasha Steer.
7 Wonders of Robin Lefler's World
Robin Lefler has a holiday gift just for you— her debut novel, Reasonable Adults, out next month from Harper Collins Canada. It’s the cozy, un-put-downable read you to didn’t even know you needed. My gift to you is this delightful peek into Robin’s world, which is chock full of all the good stuff, from delightful dogs to savory pies.
7 Wonders of Kendra Brown's World
Author/Editor/Sneaker Enthusiast, Kendra Brown may just be the coolest person you’ve ever met!
7 Wonders of Anna Humphrey's World
Middle grade author Anna Humphry loves solitude, Zumba, and smearing snail slime on her face (really!)
Introducing 7 Wonders
I am super excited to introduce a new series here on the blog. I’m calling it 7 Wonders, and it going to be a place for creatives of all kinds to shout out things they love. The things they choose to celebrate might be big or small, silly or profound, physical or abstract. If you are someone who loves a list, this series is for you!