Tradewind Book’s new release, The Freezies, is listed as one of three recommended middle grade books about war, refugees, and survival for ages 7-12 by The Children’s Book Review. “This is a beautiful story about the power of young people to raise awareness and encourage empathy.“ Written by Farrukh Dhondy, the book follows Suleikha, Leo and Kai, […]
Tradewind Book’s new release, Zia’s Story, is listed as one of three recommended middle grade books about war, refugees, and survival for ages 7-12 by The Children’s Book Review. “This is a story about the confusion and hurt that befalls children impacted by violent political regimes and the hope that they hold for a better future elsewhere.“ […]
Tradewind Book’s new release, Zia’s Story, is given a strong recommendation from the Midwest book Review. “Zia’s Story is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, and community library collections.“—–Midwest Book Review In the aftermath of the Taliban victory, many thousands of Afghans make the perilous journey to Pakistan—and some on to Canada—-seeking refuge. Zia and […]
Tradewind’s title The Freezies receives strong praise from the Midwest Book Review. 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. “With its message of social justice, compassion, and the plight of immigrants fleeing oppression in their home countries, The Freezies is […]
Tradewind title SOS Water by Yayo has been featured in the Globe and Mail’s The Globe 100: The best books of 2024. In their announcement, they describe the book as “an imaginative, inventive and provocative picture book that not only tells an engaging story with simple but thoughtfully poetic text and playfully humorous illustrations, but also […]
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 […]