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This Canadian author has books in French and English. She is so creative! There is so much to explore on her amazing website.

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Hello! I'm Elise Gravel. I'm an author and illustrator. I have published many picture books and graphic novels for kids, both in English and in French. I also love to illustrate free printables for parents and teachers: my goal is to promote diversity, tolerance, respect and empathy. You can find my books, free printables and other cool things in my Boutique.

Here's a free printable comic I made to let kids know that developing curiosity and empathy for people who don't have the same life experience will probably make them fell better. People who are open and curious about diversity are generally happier, less anxious and healthier, because constantly feeling threatened is exhausting!

To open your mind, you can:

* Talk to people who live different lives
* Read tons of books from diverse authors
* Don't take your first impressions too seriously and always consider that you might be wrong
* Try to find things that you have in common with most people you meet.

Teachers and parents, you can download it here and print it for school or home use (no commercial uses allowed).

For more free printable posters, visit my boutique in the "free printable stuff" section. To see my books, click here. If you want to license this image, contact my agent (Contact form above).

Here's my latest book on disinformation, media literacy and conspiracy theories: Killer underwear invasion!

Two jellybean-shaped creatures, one blue, one pink, delve into the intricacies and duplicity behind one of the most insidious and pervasive issues of our time, and the first chapter of this middle-grade comic dives right in: "What Is Fake News?" Gravel does a fine job breaking down complex ideas, beginning with the definition of news ("information about important stuff that's happening in the world right now") and explaining that while disinformation is not new ("Hear ye, hear ye! An evil magician turned the king into a goat!"), the internet and other modern technologies have made it much easier to make lies look real and to intentionally spread them. The hows and whys are explored using specific, goofy fictional case studies; and people's motives (e.g., "Reason 1: To make money...Reason 2: To make money and get famous," etc.) are plainly laid out. Though the examples aren't necessarily serious, the consequences are: "So far, I have given you a bunch of silly examples of fake news," says the pink protagonist, "but fake news is not funny at all. It can actually be very dangerous." The tone is non-blame-y of consumers (but not purveyors) of fake news, with acknowledgment of the ease of being duped ("Admit it-you'd be curious, too") and useful advice about thinking critically, examining sources, etc. Well-delineated panel illustrations featuring blobby critters and pastel colors make these thorny concepts relatively easy to get and should leave many readers feeling empowered.- ELISSA GERSHOWITZ, Horn Book

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This middle grade graphic nonfiction is an ingenious introduction to media literacy for kids. Using humor and super fun illustrations, author and illustrator Elise Gravel shows how kids can spot fake news and conspiracy theories. This is a must in today's news cycle, where so much absolute nonsense is passed off as news. I used to teach introductory research and writing to college Freshmen, and if this book had existed then, I probably would've had them read it! At the same time, my 4-year-old enjoyed reading excerpts for the illustrations and silly jokes. It's a really fantastic, accessible introduction that would work great in middle school classrooms. - Margaret Kingsbury, Book Riot

My new book is in stores today! Let's teach our kids that their gender shouldn't define who they are, what they like and who they love. Buy it here!

Here's a starred review from the School Library Journal:

"In her signature style, Gravel ( What Is a Refugee? and others) and Blais provide an accessible introduction to gender and gender stereotypes. Beginning with smart, open-ended questions, the authors challenge readers to think about gender stereotypes, why they exist, and if they are true or fair. The book progresses to an overview of sex versus gender, complete with helpful visual aids, an exploration of pronouns, and ultimately, a few examples of how gender is treated in different communities. At each step, the authors ask readers what they think and how they feel. This engagement, coupled with the accessible presentation of the material, makes for an excellent resource. The folks depicted throughout vary in appearance, and include many skin tones, ages, and family structures. A few folks wear hijabs, and two others use wheelchairs. Gravel's illustrative style is wildly appealing, and the comic-style presentation helps to endear the book to readers.

Here's my new book, written with Mykaell Blais. Pink, Blue and You: Questions for kids about gender stereotypes. You can preorder it HERE.

Here's the starred review it got from the School Library Journal:

PreS-Gr 2-In her signature style, Gravel ( What Is a Refugee? and others) and Blais provide an accessible introduction to gender and gender stereotypes. Beginning with smart, open-ended questions, the authors challenge readers to think about gender stereotypes, why they exist, and if they are true or fair. The book progresses to an overview of sex versus gender, complete with helpful visual aids, an exploration of pronouns, and ultimately, a few examples of how gender is treated in different communities. At each step, the authors ask readers what they think and how they feel. This engagement, coupled with the accessible presentation of the material, makes for an excellent resource. The folks depicted throughout vary in appearance, and include many skin tones, ages, and family structures. A few folks wear hijabs, and two others use wheelchairs. Gravel's illustrative style is wildly appealing, and the comic-style presentation helps to endear the book to readers.

Here's a free printable comic I made to teach kids that there are many different ways to show kindness and to make people around you happier.

Teachers and parents, you can download it here and print it for school or home use (no commercial uses allowed).

Activity ideas for teachers:

* Ask your students to add other kind gestures and illustrate them.

* At the end of each day, ask your students to think of the ways they showed kindness and the ways they received it. This has the double benefit of reinforcing kindness and gratitude.

For more free printable posters, visit my boutique in the "free printable stuff" section. To see my books, click here. If you want to license this image, contact my agent (Contact form above).

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Author and Illustrator of our fave Elephant and Piggie books, and of course, The Pigeon (and more!)

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Have fun drawing with Mo! Here is episode 15. For more episodes from the very beginning, please visit
https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

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LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems! Episode 15

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Dav Pilkey has written and illustrated numerous popular, award-winning books for children, including the Captain Underpants and Dumb Bunnies series.

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The super creative author of the Dog Man (Super Chien) series and Captain Underpants (Captain Bobette) has lots for you to do while you're staying home

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Have you read the Amulet series? So many students have read these books over and over.

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Webcomic created by Kazu Kibuishi in 2002. Kazu began posting these comics while working in graphic design, architecture and animation with no intention of making comics a career. With few outlets available for comic strips, Kazu turned to the web and changed his portfolio website into a newspaper. The comic garnered critical acclaim and attention, leading to interest from major publishers. A collected edition of Copper comics is available from Scholastic Graphix.

After taking a long hiatus to focus on Amulet and other projects, Kazu began posting new comics in 2017.

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Webcomic created by Kazu Kibuishi in 2002. Kazu began posting these comics while working in graphic design, architecture and animation with no intention of making comics a career. With few outlets available for comic strips, Kazu turned to the web and changed his portfolio website into a newspaper.

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Amulet 8 Book trailer

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Author and Illustrator

We learned that Todd always signs the end of his books with a little note, and "Love, Todd"

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Todd Parr is the author and illustrator of more than 60 books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He has inspired, empowered, and entertained millions of children around the world with his bold images, unique sense of humor, and inclusive storytelling. His books have received numerous awards and are available in 20 languages. He is the co-creator of the popular Daytime Emmy®-nominated animated TV series ToddWorld with Gerry Renert of SupperTime Entertainment, and several short films for Sesame Street have been based on Todd's work. Todd has partnered with Target, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, Stouffer's, People magazine, and other companies and organizations to help people and animals, and to promote literacy. He lives in California with his adopted pit bulls.

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Marianne Dubuc - auteure & illustratrice

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Image tirée du livre Lucie et compagnie - AUTOMNE, aux Éditions Album

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Author and Illustrator
Jon Klassen has written many books. Have you

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Illustrator and writer Jon Klassen has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, recognized "for his transformative contributions to children's literature as an illustrator and author." He will be awarded the official insignia at a ceremony later this year (date to be announced).

Find a complete list of recipients and background on the Order here.

Jon Klassen grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the Caldecott Award-winning author and illustrator of Square, Triangle, I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat, as well as the illustrator of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett; The Dark by Lemony Snicket; House Held Up by Trees by Ted Kooser; Cats' Night Out by Caroline Stutson; and the first three books in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series.

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Jon Klassen Appointed a Member of the Order of Canada - Canadian Children's Book Centre

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Illustrator and writer Jon Klassen has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, recognized "for his transformative contributions to children's literature as an illustrator and author." He will be awarded the official insignia at a ceremony later this year (date to be announced).

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Linda Bailey is a beloved Canadian author who lives in Vancouver. Did you see her at the 2019 BookFest? She wrote Stanley's Party, one of our favourite books!
Click here to see more about Linda and hear her read.

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Linda Bailey - Official site of the children's author of Stanley's Party, Good Times Travel Agency, Stevie Diamond

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Official information on Linda Bailey's children's books, biographical information, FAQs, etc