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Talk, talk, talk

For the past couple of years I’ve been lucky to get to talk about some of my favourite reads with the incomparable Shelagh Rogers on CBC’s The Next Chapter. Here are a few of the interviews. On audiobooks and why they are the greatest. On feminism and why it is important. And great. More great […]

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This Old Thing (That Lisa Loves)

Happy New Year, everyone. I thought I’d start it off with a post by Lisa Doucet, a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in Canadian Children’s Lit. She is the co-manager of Woozles, the kids bookstore in Halifax, a respected tastemaker, and a tireless champion of books for young people. My dream is to visit her at Woozles one […]

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This Old Thing (That Zarqa Loves)

I get overwhelmed with fan feelings for Zarqa Nawaz. Not only is she the creator of one of Canada’s most successful TV’s comedy series, Little Mosque on the Prairie, she’s the author of one of my favourite memoirs, Laughing All the Way to the Mosque. If you haven’t read it, you need to remedy that […]

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Recent media

Thanks to Deirdre Baker in the Toronto Star and Shannon Ozirny in The Globe and Mail for the kind words about The Fashion Committee! “Charlie is perhaps Juby’s finest character to date, not just seriously inventive, buoyant and insightful in fashion sense and philosophy, but also a poignant testament to the resilience of a girl […]

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5 Questions in The Horn Book

Thanks to Elissa Gershowitz, Executive Editor at The Horn Book, for the questions about The Fashion Committee.

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May the Best T-Shirt Win! (Vote to Win)

Help me choose the Terribly Official T-Shirt design for The Fashion Committee. Which of these slogans/designs is your favourite? I know it’s hard to choose because you love them both with all your heart. But if you had to pick one, which would it be? Send me an email (click link, scroll to bottom of […]

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This Old Thing (That Mel Loves)

―Street Style― This is Mel Martin’s first car. It’s a 1986 Aries K Car (153,000 km). She’s named her Curlers. The first order of business after purchase was to put on a wood-look steering wheel cover. The second was to allow some friends who might not have been completely sober at the time to add […]

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This Old Thing (That Sonnet Loves)

I have the privilege to work with Sonnet L’Abbe, whose list of accomplishments is long and growing by the day. She’s a superb poet, critic, professor and activist. (Thanks to her efforts the Women’s March was one of the largest such events Nanaimo has ever had). It must also be said that she’s the wearer […]

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Thank you Horn Book!

I’m absolutely thrilled that The Fashion Committee has been awarded a starred review in the July/August issue. Pasting the screenshot from Twitter below to verify my claim and bask in the happy reality of it.

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This Old Thing (That Jess Loves)

I’m fascinated by the stories behind clothing and accessory choices. Even the most mundane pieces often have some associated narrative that speaks to our history or dreams. Jewelry given as a gift or bought for oneself can be particularly fraught with meaning. Jessica Key’s story about her new necklace is a perfect example. Jess is […]

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