Category Archives: Awards

ME…JANE

  “This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages.”       (Booklist, starred review ) “McDonnell’s skill as a cartoonist enables him to express Goodall’s joy, wonder and satisfaction with a simple stroke … Continue reading

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Canada Reads and You Should Too!

CBC’s Canada Reads has revealed their Top 40 True Stories nominees and Too Close to the Falls, a gem from ECW Press made the list! In this book, author Catherine Gildiner tells of her childhood growing up in Lewiston, NY – very close … Continue reading

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Guinness World Records 2012 Available Now!

The 2012 edition of Guinness World Records is now available everywhere books are sold! Highlights include Most Dogs Skipping, Biggest Afro, Tightest Parallel Park, updated new records on classics like Longest Fingernails, and over 4000 more. In addition to 900 … Continue reading

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Finally in Paperback!

If a Man Booker shortlisted author is not enough to get you to read this book, maybe the subject matter will. You don’t often hear Gregor Mendel’s name come up in fiction books, but this one manages to weave historical … Continue reading

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Patrick Chan Receives Three Guinness World Records!

Patrick Chan was officially recognized by Guinness World Records yesterday as he accepted three Guinness World Records for his record breaking achievement of best score in the short, long and overall performance at the most recent World Figure Skating Championship … Continue reading

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