 Tim Wynne-Jones appointed to the Order of Canada
Our most heartfelt congratulations go out to Tim-Wynne Jones, who was appointed to the Order of Canada in December for "his contributions to Canadian literature." Tim writes on his website: "Although I'm an officer there isn't a uniform; so, sad to say, no epaulets or sash (so much for my Boy George aspirations). But I do get a beautiful insignia medallion and this truly fabulous honour."
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 Co-Publisher Patsy Aldana responds to proposed Toronto Public Library budget cuts
The Toronto Public Library board has been mandated by Mayor Rob Ford's administrator to cut a further 10% from the library budget, after already reducing the budget by $10 million. Groundwood Books Co-Publisher Patsy Aldana is also Co-Chair of the National Reading Campaign (alongside Rick Wilks). Patsy and Rick have written a passionate letter to Toronto City Council asking that the Council reconsider the budget cuts:
"Torontonians have an obligation to give every child living in this city the chance to have a successful life by becoming life-long readers. Our democracy and sense of fairness demand it."
Visit our blog to read the full letter and help us spread the word by sharing with your friends and family and local City Councillor.
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Latest reviews
 This New Baby
by Teddy Jam; illustrations by Virginia Johnson
"Undeniably beautiful . . ." -- Kirkus Reviews
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-- CM Magazine
 Tilt
by Alan Cumyn
". . . a delightful novel, one that is smart, tender and funny in all the right places, and one in which fully drawn, wonderfully alive characters vie for our attention." -- Globe and Mail
". . . a tender, funny, and insightful coming-of-age story." -- Horn Book Magazine
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