The Girl Who Loved Poutine
Written by Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Illustrated by Rachel Qiuqi
Published by Sleeping Bear Press
BOOK SYNOPSIS
Zoey loves poutine with its French fries, gravy, and squeaky squeaky cheese curds. It’s her favourite dish to make with her father. And it’s their annual tradition to make it for their shared July 1 birthday. Zoey is excited. Tomorrow is her fifth birthday! It’s also a holiday in Canada. This year, family members–grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins–from across Canada are coming to celebrate Zoey’s birthday. But as a surprise to Zoey, everyone is bringing their own special poutine dish. There are recipes from all over Canada, including Alberta, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island. All so unique and all so delicious! It will be a poutine contest and Zoey will be the judge. How will Zoey ever decide whose dish is the winner? Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON
Lorna Schultz Nicholson is an award-winning author and has published over fifty-five books including children’s picture books, middle grade fiction and non-fiction, and YA fiction. As well as winning awards, her books have also been nominated for many different awards and are often on the CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens list. Lorna loves travelling and is a lively presenter who loves to laugh and dance as she educates. She frequents libraries and schools all over North America to inspire children and teens to love reading and writing as much as she does. She lives in Penticton, British Columbia.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: www.lornaschultznicholson.com
Instagram: @lornasn
Email: lornasn@telus.net
BIBLIOGRAPHY
FICTION
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Bent Not Broken: Young Adult Fiction – Clockwise Press, March 2017. Nominated OLA Red Maple Award; R. Ross Annett Award – WGA; Best Book for Kids and Teens CCBC.
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Fragile Bones: Harrison and Anna Young Adult Fiction – Clockwise Press, March 2015. Nominated OLA Red Maple Award; MYRCA Award; Willow Award; R. Ross Annett Award – WGA; Best Book for Kids and Teens CCBC.
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Holding: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., May 2008.
Cross-Check!: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., May 2007. Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Too Many Men: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., Nov 2006. Nominated Diamond Willow Award; Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Northern Star: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., May 2006. Best Book for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Delaying the Game: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., Nov 2005. Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Against the Boards: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., May 2005. Best Book for Kids and Teens starred selection CCBC.
Roughing: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., November 2004. Nominated Golden Eagle Award; Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Interference: Middle Grade – James Lorimer & Co., May 2004. Winner CCBC Our Choice Award.
NON-FICTION
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Hayley Wickenheiser – Amazing Hockey Stories: Middle Grade non-fiction biography – Scholastic Canada, September 2018. Nominated OLA Yellow Cedar Award; TD Summer Read; First Book Canada and Raptors 905 selection; Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
Connor McDavid – Amazing Hockey Stories: Middle Grade non-fiction biography – Scholastic Canada September 2017. Nominated Hackmatack Award; Best Books for Kids and Teens CCBC.
The Next Ones: Biographical – Fenn Publishing, October 2011.
Home Ice: Biographical Olympic – Fenn Publishing, September 2009, *Globe and Mail Bestseller.
Winning Gold: Record Book – James Lorimer & Co., January 2010.
Fighting for Gold: Record Book – James Lorimer & Co., September 2009. Nominated Red Cedar Award.
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H.E.A.R.T.: Middle Grade biography – Fenn Publishing, Sept 2007.
RACHEL QIUQI
Rachel Qiuqi is an illustrator and author passionate about storytelling for children. She started drawing when she was little and has been drawing with the same childlike wonder ever since. Her work is inspiring for kids and grown-ups alike. She was born in Shanghai and now lives in Toronto, Ontario.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Website: https://qiuqi.art/forest
Instagram: @rachelqiuqi
Email: hi@qiuqi.art
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