Sunday, October 31, 2010

115th Surfman Award: Willow's Whispers nominated for a Blue Spruce!



My wife illustrated this wonderful Children's book about a child finding her voice and gaining confidence in the process. It was beautifully written by Lana Button, and now both Lana and my wife Tania have been nominated for a very prestigious Blue Spruce Award.

The Blue Spruce™ Award is a provincial primary reading program which brings recently published Canadian children's picture books to Ontario children ages 4 to 7 in kindergarten through to grade two. For many children, this is their first introduction to the world of books; it is a very exciting time for everyone.

The students will peruse/read 10 nominated Canadian picture books and then vote for their favourite book. They need to have at least perused/read 5 of 10 to be eligible to vote. They also can have these books read to them to be eligible to vote. Based on student voting across the province, the best
picture book is then selected and the author/illustrator is honoured with the Blue Spruce™ Award.

The goals of the Blue Spruce™ Award program are:

to promote reading for enjoyment and information among primary students
to make students aware of quality Canadian picture books including Canadian authors and illustrators
to develop the student's skill in evaluating a picture book based on story, text and pictures
to provide opportunities for students to discuss the picture books in an authentic manner

Congratulations on the nomination Tania and Lana, you both deserve it.

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