Tradewind’s title SOS Water is selected as a finalist for the Quebec Writer’s Federation’s Janet Savage Blachford Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature in 2024. With humour and a touch of poetry, SOS Water features a sailor named Lalo, and Rosa, a goldfish, dealing with the pollution caused by plastic water bottles. Lalo wants to […]

Tradewind’s title SOS Water receives a strong review from the Montreal Review of Books. Tina Wayland of mRB praises writer / illustrator Yayo’s latest book, commenting that “the message washing through the story is powerful and compelling, presented in Yayo’s signature illustration style and providing children with a tangible takeaway about the world and the special roles […]

Tradewind’s title The Freezies receives a 4-star review from the Canadian Review of Materials. Closely following the lives of three young people in today’s Britain, The Freezies is a call for compassion and understanding for those fleeing war and oppression. Written by Farrukh Dhondy, the book follows Suleikha, Leo and Kai, a group of 12-year-olds known as the Freezies, as […]

Recently released Tradewind Books title Zia’s Story, receives a striking review by The Horn Book in September of 2024: “Based on the experiences of the author and her son, Zia’s Story captures a child’s refugee experience while conveying a deeper truth… This haunting novel packs a powerful punch.” In the aftermath of the Taliban victory, […]

Recently released Tradewind Books title Little Sanctuary, receives a thoughtful review in the Canadian Children’s Book News Fall 2024 issue: “Boyagoda threads his novel with moments of great compassion that shine all the brighter within this unflinching portrayal of a world in turmoil. Fans of speculative fiction will find Little Sanctuary captivating and thought-provoking.” In […]