In addition to the positive reviews from bloggers, we have more great news!

Kimberly Joy Peters' debut novel, Painting Caitlyn, has been shortlisted for the British Columbia Teen Readers' Choice Award (2008/2009), the Stellar Award!

About Painting Caitlyn:

It's been a difficult year for Caitlyn. She feels ignored by her mother and step-father who are obsessed with having a baby, her best friend is always blowing her off for a boyfriend, and she's struggling in art, her favorite subject. Caitlyn is completely depressed until Tyler enters her life and seems to make her problems disappear.

Older, gorgeous, and totally into Caitlyn, he makes Caitlyn feel important, needed, and special. But just as things get serious, Caitlyn discovers Tyler’s jealous side. Once she realizes her "perfect" boyfriend is as controlling as he is caring, she is faced with a choice: she can either let this relationship define her, or find the courage to break away.

Teens throughout B.C. will read and discuss Painting Caitlyn; the winner of the Stellar Award will be announced in May 2009. For more information, visit http://www.stellaraward.ca/. The spin-off of Painting Caitlyn, Posing as Ashley, will be released next month.

Dave Stubbs' Our Game: The History of Hockey in Canada has been shortlisted for the British Columbia Young Readers' Choice Award (2008/2009), the Red Cedar Award!

About Our Game:

Our Game: The History of Hockey in Canada is the most comprehensive book ever written for young readers about the history of hockey, specifically from a Canadian perspective. The author provides a play-by-play of our national sport’s evolution over three centuries, from the first publicly played game through the recent NHL lock-out. Along with essential information about rules, gear, and stats, readers will learn about hockey’s most unforgettable moments and most talented stars. Little-known facts, amazing photographs (many of which have never been published in a book before), and expertly researched history make this a must-have for every Canadian hockey fan!

Students in grades 4 - 7 throughout B.C. will read and discuss Our Game; the winner of the Red Cedar Award will be announced in May 2009. For more information, visit http://www.redcedaraward.ca/index.php?s=10.