Written by Hanako Masutani and Illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch, Tradewind’s title Emi and Mini is praised by Midwest Book Review as, “a charming and original story (and with an important and underlying message about the bond between pet and child)”. This story tells the tale of Emi and her new pet, Mini, a loveable fat […]
Written by Katarina Jovanovic, Tradewind’s title Cardboard City receives a thoughtful and unenthusiastic reviewer Caileigh Broatch of The British Columbia Review. As Broatch describes, Cardboard City is “A ‘deeply heartwarming’ YA novel . . . (that) offers a view into the lives and dreams of two Romani teens.” Learn more about Cardboard City here. Read the […]
Tradewind’s title Cardboard City receives a glowing review by Quill & Quire. As reviewer Angela Wright describes, writer “Katarina Jovanovic offers an endearing fictional story about a place that once existed in her hometown.” Following the lives of two Romani teens, Nikola and Saida, this story examines their lives growing up in poverty under a […]
Tradewind’s title Emi and Mini receives a great review from the School Library Journal. This well-respected journal is the premiere publication for librarian and information specialists who work with children and teens. As the reviewer notes, Emi and Mini is “a familiar tale of big changes and animal love that many readers will relate to; […]
Tradewind’s author Hanako Masutani has received special attention from BC BookLook as a featured author in their Who’s Who box. Writer of the children’s book Emi and Mini, Hanako is celebrated here not only for this charming tale, but also for her poems, other fiction, and essays, which can be found in several publications, as […]
Written by Katarina Jovanovic, Tradewind’s title Cardboard City receives a thoughtful and unenthusiastic reviewer Caileigh Broatch of The British Columbia Review. As Broatch describes, Cardboard City is “A ‘deeply heartwarming’ YA novel . . . (that) offers a view into the lives and dreams of two Romani teens.” Learn more about Cardboard City here. Read the […]
Congratulations to Sheree Finch for her appointment as Officer of the Order of Canada! A remarkable honour, this appointment is given to those who have demonstrated an exceptional level of talent and service to Canadians. In Sheree’s case, she has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to children’s literature and to the Canadian literary community, […]
Tradewind’s title Arab Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook has been shortlisted for not one, but two book awards. These are the 2023 Yellow Cedar Award, presented by the Forest of Reading as well as the Red Cedar Book Award 2023/24 presented by Young Readers’ Choice Book Awards of British Columbia. Since its release, the […]
Written by Hanako Masutani and Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch, Tradewind’s title Emi and Mini receives a glowing review from the CM: Canadian Review of Materials. This charming tale tells the story of Emi and her new pet, Mini, a loveable fat hamster. As review Tessie Riggs describes, “Masutani tells an optimistic story of new friendship […]
New release Cardboard City has received a starred review rating by Kirkus Reviews. Written by Katarina Jovanovic, this story follows the lives of two young teens — members of a Romani family, Saida and Nikola. Both experience harsh discrimination at school and crushing poverty in their informal settlement, spread out under a bridge in Belgrade. As described […]