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 […]
Recently released Tradewind’s title Little Sanctuary, receives a thoughtful review from Desi News. The reviewer praises author Randy Boyagoda’s “multilayered narrative that evokes the heartbreaking headlines today.” In this compelling tale follows the story of children from the Global South living in a world that is falling apart, wracked by war. Throughout this novel, the […]
A poignant and poetic SOS Water receives further praise for both its beauty and important environmental message. Written and illustrated by Yayo, this story follows Lalo and Rosa as they look for a safe and clean place for Rosa to live. However, in our modern world this proves to be a difficult task as we see […]
Tradewind’s title The Freezies receives another excellent review, this time from Philip Womack writing for Literary Review Written by Farrukh Dhondy, the book follows Suleikha, Leo and Kai, a group of 12-year-olds known as the Freezies, as they befriend the intriguing and larger-than-life Mr Christaki, a traveller who camps with his converted school bus on […]
Recently released Tradewind’s title Little Sanctuary has been listed as a highly recommended read by CM Reviews. A first young adult novel for author Randy Boyagoda, Little Sanctuary tells the story of children from the Global South living in a world that is falling apart, wracked by war. Throughout this thought-provoking tale, the lead character, […]
Newly released Tradewind’s title The Freezies is off to a great start, having received a glowing review from Kirkus Reviews. Written by Farrukh Dhondy, the book follows Suleikha, Leo and Kai, a group of 12-year-olds known as the Freezies, as they befriend the intriguing and larger-than-life Mr Christaki, a traveller who camps with his converted […]