ALCUIN SOCIETY AWARD March 22 , 2023
I am surprised and privileged to have been recognized among so many talented designers and illustrators for my Three Bears and Goldilocks in the 2022 Children's Book Design category. Tied First Prize!! The Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada is the only national competition for book design. Thanks really goes to Orca Book Publishers for their support and for believing in my little book.
Read more about the Alcuin Society and the other awesome award recipients, here.
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GRETEL AND HANSEL October 2 , 2022
I'm thrilled to reveal the cover of the next book in the series, following 'The Three Bears and Goldilocks'. 'Gretel and Hansel' is another wordless retelling of a classic fairytale. I had so much fun creating colourful scenes of these two scamps getting into trouble with a house-proud witch. Will these cute delinquents get their just desserts like Goldilocks?
Gretel and Hansel will be released May 16, 2023. Available for preorder at Orca Book Publishers.
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MORE GOLDIE BOOK LAUNCH ACTIVITIES April 19 , 2022
The book launch festivities continue in store at Vivid Print. There are more activity packs and a colouring station, as well as another chance to win one of two more prize bags. Prize bags include: a Three Bears and Goldilocks Book mug, a 5x7" fine-art print of Goldie eating porridge and gift cards for both Sugared & Spiced and Vivid Print.
Thank you to all who made it to the Book Launch Party at the Glass Bookshop! We had lots of fun eating Sugared & Spiced cookies, reading the book and colouring.
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YOU'RE INVITED! April 1 , 2022
To celebrate my wee book making it out to the wide world, we will be having a small shindig for all bears and friends of bears. There'll be treats from Sugared and Spiced, a colouring and activity station, a prize draw for goodies, and me. All are invited to gather at the awesome Glass Bookshop on Saturday, April 16th from 1-3 pm. Can't wait to see you there! ~bee
The Glass Bookshop is located in Latitude 53 on 10242 106 Street.
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A NEW HOME FOR THE THREE BEARS January 25, 2022
I am so chuffed to announce that my first picture book will be released Spring 2022! My little book has been taken up by the awesome folks at Orca Book Publishers. They're a Canadian children's book publisher, based in Vancouver, who promote diversity and inclusivity. They've been incredible and fun to work with.
I had designed the book for my brand new nephew, Jack and we initially printed 200 to sell in our shop, Vivid Print. I had the idea of a baby's first book to have no words and lots of bright colours and simple shapes. The story of Goldilocks was chosen as it would be familiar to the reader, and I added in some humour as I went along.
A very big thank you to all who supported me by buying my self-published, Three Bears and Goldilocks book! An extra big thanks again to Fish Griwkowsky, who was so encouraging and supportive.
The Three Bears and Goldilocks will be released April 12, 2022. (gobsmacked emoji)
Baby Jack reading his book
Front Cover of Vivid Print Edition
Gah!
Here comes trouble
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WELCOME January 16, 2022
Welcome to the Thunderdome, er, I mean the Beehive. This is where you'll find some shiny new bee news.