Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-10: 1443163872
ISBN-13: 978-1443163873
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: August/01/2018
Pages: 32
Meet Viola Desmond, community leader and early civil rights trailblazer!
On the night of November 8th 1946, Nova Scotia businesswoman Viola Desmond stood up for her right to be in the “unofficial” whites-only section of a New Glasgow movie theatre . . . and was arrested for it. Supported by the Nova Scotia Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NSCAACP) and the black-owned newspaper The Clarion, Viola took her quest for the right to freedom from discrimination to the courts. While she ultimately did not succeed, she was a beacon to other early civil-rights activists. Her sister Wanda worked hard to promote Viola’s legacy, which has been finally honoured by Viola’s inclusion on the new Canadian $10 bill.
This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that help bring the story alive. Historical Photos and a timeline support the narrative.
- Winner, OLA Silver Birch Express Award, 2019
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award (Atlantic Canada), 2019
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Starred Selection, 2019
- Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year, 2018
- Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2018
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-10: 14431638979
ISBN-13: 978-1443163897
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: August/01/2018
Pages: 32
Meet Colonel Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space — and make a music video while in orbit!
When Chris Hadfield was a boy, growing up on a farm in Milton, Ontario, Canada didn’t have a space program. But from the moment he saw a man first walk on the moon, young Chris decided he would somehow get to space. And with everything Chris did, from learning to fix farm machinery and joining the Air Cadets to flying fighter planes and becoming a test pilot, he prepared himself to get there. Chris Hadfield has rocketed into space three times, been on two space walks and was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station. And nobody plays a guitar in space or rocks a mustache better!
This new picture book biography series features simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustration with speech balloons that help bring the story alive. Historical Photos and a timeline support the narrative.
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, 2019
- Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year, 2018
- Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2018
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-13: 9781443163910
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: January/01/2019
Pages: 32
Meet Tom Longboat, world-famous Onondaga runner who broke both records and stereotypes.
On a cold and windy April day in 1907, Tom Longboat beat a crowd of top runners to win the famous Boston Marathon. His exhilarating, record-breaking performances earned him legions of fans in Canada and around the world. But there is more to his story than being a famous athlete. Tom volunteered and bravely served in WWI. He was dedicated to his family and community. Tom didn’t always win, but he always worked hard with his head held high. Tom did things the way he knew was right . . . and achieved success on his own terms.
- Short-listed, OLA Silver Birch Express Award, 2019
- Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2019
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-13: 9781443170208
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: August/01/2019
Pages: 32
Meet Elsie MacGill, internationally renowned aeronautical engineer and feminist!
In 1929, Elsie was the first woman in the world to earn a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering — which she had to accept from a hospital bed after contracting polio. But Elsie wasn’t going to let anything interfere with her love of engineering and airplanes. When World War II broke out, it was Elsie who oversaw the production of Canada’s Hawker Hurricane, a war plane that was very important for the Allied forces. And Elsie’s achievements weren’t limited to the skies. She also fought hard for women’s rights in Canada.
Elsie had some very big things to accomplish… so she just got down to work!
Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Elsie MacGill is the first ever written for younger readers. The simple text and full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas bring this fascinating story to life!
- Short-listed, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award (Atlantic Canada), 2020
- Commended, OLA Best Bets, 2019
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-13: 9781443175616
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: January/01/2020
Pages: 32
Meet Willie O’Ree—the NHL player who broke down barriers on and off the ice.
Growing up in Frederiction in the 1930s, Willie was a top all-around athlete — but the sport he loved most was hockey. On January 18, 1958, Willie became the first black player in the NHL. To get there, he had faced racism and an injury that would have ended most hockey careers. And playing in the NHL was only the start of his incredible career.
Because Willie believed in hard work… and helping others.
Author: Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: Mike Deas
Format: Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-1443182065
Publisher: Scholastic Canada
Pub Date: August/01/2020
Pages: 32
Terry Fox’s remarkable story, just in time to mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope!
The award-winning Scholastic Canada Biography series highlights the lives of remarkable Canadians, whose achievements and legacies have inspired and changed the lives of those that followed them.
In Meet Terry Fox, the legendary story of how Terry Fox came to run the Marathon of Hope is chronicled: ?his love of sports as a child and teenager; his devastating bone cancer diagnosis; the hospital stay that inspired him to do something to raise awareness about this disease; the poignant moment he dipped his artificial leg in the waters of St. John’s, Newfoundland; and the heartbreaking moment he ended his run. This was also the moment his truly inspiring legacy began.
Written by award-winning author Elizabeth MacLeod, this portrait of Terry Fox couples simple yet compelling writing with full-colour, comic-flavoured illustrations by Mike Deas that help bring this unforgettable story to life!
Reviews
CM Magazine
“The story is fast paced, with dramatic, emotion-filled scenes. Meet Viola Desmond should be in libraries across Canada.” Highly Recommended
