We’ve got a really exciting post for you today! Students from Ecole South Sahali in Kamloops interviewed Red Cedar Award nominee Becky Citra, author of Finding Grace, and have shared their interview with us! 1. How did you get the idea for your book? I am a twin and like Hope and Grace I am …
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We’re excited to announce a new feature here on the Red Cedar Blog – Grown-ups Read! Some of the great volunteers who help make the Red Cedar Awards possible will be sharing with us the Red Cedar Award nominees they’ve been reading. We’re kicking things off with Jane, who’s been reading Finding Grace by Becky …
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Today we’re thrilled to feature an enthusiastic elementary school book club here on the Red Cedar blog. The Cozy Slipper Book Club comes to us from West Point Grey Academy in Vancouver. They were interviewed by their school librarian Danielle Wing. Here’s what they had to say! How often does your book club meet? We …
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As we set off on another great Red Cedar award season, let’s fire up that time machine and take a trip back in time to where the awards began. The very first Red Cedar Awards were handed out in May 1998. The winner of the inaugural award for fiction was Bernice Thurman Hunter’s historical novel …
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Exciting news, Red Cedar Group Leaders! Richard Scrimger is coming to BC this spring. He knows the Greater Vancouver Area best, but would certainly consider visiting other parts of the province if there is enough interest. Richard has written 20 books for children and adults, and his work has received multiple awards and been translated …
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Start your New Year off on the right note by entering the Dunces Rock songwriting contest! From January 1 to 31, 2016, write a song in honour of your teacher or principal and you could win your very own signed copy of Dunces Rock. Here’s what you have to do: First, watch the video of …
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