Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 23, 2012
Kids Tent
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HOST: Norma Charles, children’s author
11:00 ::
When a local production of The Wizard of Oz ruins Clarissa’s life by dashing her dreams and stealing her best friend, Clarissa learns that where love and friendship are concerned, if she doesn’t move forward, she’ll get left behind. Love Is a Four-Letter Word picks up one year following the conclusion of Words That Start With B. Vikki VanSickle holds an MA in Children’s Literature from UBC and has extensive experience working with children at theatre day camps. Her first novel, Words That Start With B, was nominated for the CBA Libris Children’s Book of the Year Award. Ages 11–13
(Scholastic $8.99)
11:20 ::
In this second Stanley Park Tale, best friends Sammy and Rodney depart on another adventure—this time, through the tunnels below the West End’s Sylvia Hotel. In their search for an abducted crow, they are joined by several of their Stanley Park neighbours and encounter many new and quirky friends. Duane Lawrence is a high school teacher who has lived and taught in London, England and Nara, Japan. Duane enjoys walking in Stanley Park and was inspired to write about the animals living there. Ages 7–12
(Granville Island Publishing $12.95)
11:40 ::
Sam’s life is tightly controlled by her mother, so when she finds a big black dog in her backyard, she wants to keep him but can’t let her mother find out. Meanwhile, Stella wakes up in a strange room after having a stroke. She can’t move and she can’t talk, so how can she ask what happened to her dog? This is a story about a magical dog who changes Sam’s life in ways she never could have dreamed. Michelle Superle grew up in North Vancouver and now teaches writing courses in the English and Communications departments at Okanagan College. Ages 8–11
(Tradewind Books $12.95)
Host: Brian Burtch, BC Book Prizes board
12:00 ::
Jude and Adrienne will share some of their favourite science stories, experiments and activities from YES Mag and KNOW. Adrienne Mason is the managing editor of KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids (ages 6–9). She is also the author of more than 25 books, most of which relate to natural history, science and the history of the West Coast. Jude Isabella is managing editor of YES Mag: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Minds (ages 10–15). She is also the author of a number of science books for kids and is currently working on a book about salmon. Ages 6 and up
HOST: Margaret Gallagher, CBC Radio host and reporter
12:40 ::
Vancouver Kids is a collection of tales about the unforgettable young people of the city of Vancouver. Based on personal interviews and archival research, each true story is narrated in the voice of a young Vancouverite. Join in the adventure as these kids dodge the first cars on newly paved streets, watch Stanley Park take shape, gaze up at brand new high-rises, and even learn the secrets—and dangers—behind big city crime. Lesley McKnight has been a freelance researcher and writer for more than 10 years, and has been published in The Globe & Mail and the Vancouver Courier. Ages 9–12
(Brindle & Glass $12.95)
1:00 ::
Good Food to Go offers creative ideas for balanced lunches and nutritious snacks, as well as up-to-date health tips. Recipes outline what can be done the night before, or made in bulk and frozen while practical tips will help parents make environmentally conscious food choices to ensure children are eating for a healthier planet. Brenda Bradshaw is an elementary school teacher and an avid cook, the mother of two and the co-author of The Good Food Book for Families. Dr. Cheryl Mutch is a consultant pediatrician with a keen interest in children’s nutrition and has two young daughters. All ages
(Random House $23.95) Adopted by CMHC Granville Island
HOST: Lori Sherritt-Fleming, Tickle Trunk Players
1:40 ::
Featuring Aboriginal performers, writers and authentic artifacts, this information-rich play invites you to travel with Raven, run with Fox and howl with Wolf in traditional tales from the North West coast. Use the Talking Stick, wear a Button Blanket and feel the deep rhythms of rawhide drums and antler rattles on this exciting storytelling adventure! Lori Sherritt-Fleming writes, produces and acts in plays and has toured extensively as a storyteller. Anastasia Hendry and Christine Mackenzie join her in this exciting collaboration. All ages
2:20 ::
Wendy and Zachary start a club to help people, but their good deeds all go wrong! When a couple of sneaky thieves show up in the neighbourhood, can Angels Inc. save the day or will this be their biggest disaster yet? Charming black and white illustrations by award-winning artist Kim La Fave help make this a truly entertaining chapter book for early-readers. Bruce McBay was an English teacher at Burnaby Secondary School for many years and is still interested in writing books for reluctant readers. Ages 6–9
(Tradewind Books $7.95)
2:40 ::
A book (and a half!) of poetry about math. Seven math poems with a rhythmical beat equal fun that will bounce you right out of your seat!
Un livre (et demi) de poésie sur les mathématiques! Sept poèmes mathématiques qui battent la cadence voilà autant de choses pour vous amuser!
Join author Lori Sherritt-Fleming reading in French and English as she helps you to discover the fun-damentals of math and poetry in this imaginative presentation. Ages 4–9
(Gumboot Books $11.99)
HOST: kc dyer, author
3:00 ::
A vandalized grave in an abandoned pioneer cemetery in Golden, BC brings 12-year-old Peggy to excavate with her archaeologist friend. The cemetary dates back to the 1880s when the citizens were miners and railway workers who rarely died of old age. Upon discovering that the vertebrae at the base of the skull are crushed, they realize that the man was hanged and Peggy begins her search for the truth. Gina McMurchy-Barber was the 2004 recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Her first book, Free as a Bird, was nominated for numerous awards. Ages 9–12
(Dundurn Press $12.99)
3:20 ::
Leroy “Doodlebug” Barnstable likes to call himself the quickest draw in the west—with a crayon. It’s 1923 and Doodle is on the run from a couple of abusive cousins when he stumbles into a travelling Chautauqua show where it’s easy to get lost in a crowd—but also easy to lose your heart. Glen Huser has won a number of awards including the Mr. Christie’s Award, the Governor General’s Award, and the R. Ross Annett Award. A teacher‑librarian for most of his life, he continues to write, pursue his artwork, and coach students working on their own books for young people. Ages 13–15
(Tradewind Books $14.95)
3:40 ::
When Cody and his friends accept a challenge from a local gang to steal a park bench, their main concern is keeping themselves on the gang’s good side. Then Cody learns that the stolen bench had been dedicated to the father of the English teacher who sponsors the school newspaper—the paper that Cody has just started writing for. As the gang applies more pressure, Cody realizes he’s crossed a line, and now has to figure out how to make it right. Cristy Watson is a teacher, hosts open-mic readings at her local coffee shop and likes to enter writing contests, especially ones where there is a challenging time limit. Ages 10–14
(Orca Book Publishers $9.95)
HOST: Shiral Tobin, cbc radio producer
4:00 ::
Kevin’s family inherits an old house and he discovers some artifacts hidden behind a wall, including photographs from 1911 showing a young woman with her baby. Soon Kevin is having haunting dreams and hearing a voice that plagues him. He tries to answer the voice and finds himself in a flooded corridor aboard the HMS Titanic, tasked with righting the wrongs of the past and putting troubled souls to rest. Julie Lawson is a former elementary school teacher and the award-winning author of many children’s books. She is inspired by historical events as well as by personal history. Ages 9–12
(Scholastic $8.99)
4:20 ::
Sara loves spending time at her grandmother’s Japanese bakery, but things aren’t going well. When the Maneki Neko, the bakery’s lucky cat statue, goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery’s luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan to find the statue and restore the bakery’s lost luck. Jacqueline Pearce has degrees in English Literature and Environmental Studies and has worked at various jobs, including museum accessioner, cartoon researcher and environmental educator. Ages 7–9
(Orca Book Publishers $6.95)
4:40 ::
Five cousins are looking forward to their annual vacation at their grandmother’s cottage, but this may be their last summer there as a mining company has set its sights on the land. Grandma must produce the deed to prove that the property legally belongs to the family, but she can’t find it. The cousins suspect there may be clues hidden in the family’s cherished trove of recipes—but can they solve the mystery in time? Ellen Schwartz grew up in New Jersey before moving to Canada. She has written several books for children, including Avalanche Dance and Stealing Home. Ages 8–11
(Tundra Books $17.99)
