https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/canadian-launch-pod--4487423
We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library.

Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!]]>enStories for KidsCopyright voicEd Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c020bf8052374a1571e6991cfaa45e4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/canadian-launch-pod--4487423Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:48:20 +0000voicEd RadiovoicEd Radiofeeds@spreaker.comReleasing a new book is an exciting time, but what happens when your scheduled release is hampered by a global pandemic. Well, for many Canadian authors, they launch anyways! The Canadian Launch Pod is a podcast created to support Canadian authors...
We'll speak to authors who may be familiar to you, and authors who may be new to your library.

Join us as we explore the expanding universe of Canadian literature for young (and not-so-young) readers!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-dog-knows-ft-sylvia-mcnicoll--50463461
A book about family, second chances and the intuitive sensibility of a faithful companion.

Find out more at https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459749894-what-the-dog-knows]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50463461Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:45:19 +0000voicEd RadioSylvia McNicoll's most recent book, What The Dog Knew,(Dundurn Press) tells the story of the close relationship between Naomi and her dog, Diesel. The connection is so close, in fact, that Naomi, quite literally, has the voice of Diesel in her head....
A book about family, second chances and the intuitive sensibility of a faithful companion.

Find out more at https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459749894-what-the-dog-knows]]>1554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-doves-ft-nancy-hartry--44868463
Find out more about Snow Doves and Nancy's other work at https://nancyharty.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44868463Thu, 20 May 2021 12:02:17 +0000voicEd RadioNancy Hartry is a an award-winning children's writer whose latest release, Snow Doves, tells a delightfully poignant story of Sami, a young boy who is coaxed into embracing his very first winter in Canada. Along with illustrator, Gabrielle Grimard,...
Find out more about Snow Doves and Nancy's other work at https://nancyharty.com]]>1273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tough-like-mum-ft-carmen-mok--44868462
A great conversation about, among other things, illustrators as co-authors.

Find out more about Carmen at https://carmenmokstudio.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44868462Thu, 20 May 2021 11:57:29 +0000voicEd RadioCarmen Mok is a graphic artist and illustrator. Today, we gather in conversation around the release of her newest creation, "Tough Like Mum", written by Lana Button and illustrated by, yup, Carmen Mok. A great conversation about, among other things,...
A great conversation about, among other things, illustrators as co-authors.

Find out more about Carmen at https://carmenmokstudio.com]]>1827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tough-like-mum--44570522
Lana's latest picture book is Tough Like Mum. In this tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, Kim and her mother learn that in order to support and truly take care of each other, they need to be tough -- and that sometimes being tough means showing vulnerability and asking for help.

Find out more about Lana at https://lanabutton.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44570522Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:08:16 +0000voicEd RadioLana Button is a children’s author, educator and entertainer who is passionate about supporting, encouraging and entertaining young children. She writes picture books that support empathy, self-reliance, resilience and anti-bullying behaviors. Lana's...
Lana's latest picture book is Tough Like Mum. In this tender exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, Kim and her mother learn that in order to support and truly take care of each other, they need to be tough -- and that sometimes being tough means showing vulnerability and asking for help.

Find out more about Lana at https://lanabutton.com]]>1620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/larkin-on-the-shore-ft-jean-mills--43833018
Larkin Day is a messed up 16-year-old. She just escaped a nasty year in high school to spend a summer of refuge in seaside Nova Scotia. It’s here she learns that the best way to heal is to give in to something greater than yourself. But when an arsonist attempts to destroy that one thing she holds dear, Larkin is forced to figure out a way to expose the criminal while keeping her life from coming off the rails.

Find out more about Jean Mills: http://jeanmillswriter.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43833018Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:13:41 +0000voicEd RadioToday we welcome Ontario-based author, Jean Mills, to the Launch Pod. Her latest YA novel, Larkin on the Shore, was released in January 2020, just before the pandemic lockdown. Here's a description of her novel: Larkin Day is a messed up 16-year-old....
Larkin Day is a messed up 16-year-old. She just escaped a nasty year in high school to spend a summer of refuge in seaside Nova Scotia. It’s here she learns that the best way to heal is to give in to something greater than yourself. But when an arsonist attempts to destroy that one thing she holds dear, Larkin is forced to figure out a way to expose the criminal while keeping her life from coming off the rails.

Find out more about Jean Mills: http://jeanmillswriter.com]]>1715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proud-to-play-in-canada-s-sports-culture--43799407
Today on the Canadian Launchpod, two authors who have new books out that take us into the lives of LBGTQ2 athletes who are bringing their true selves out into the open. Paul Coccia’s new YA fiction release, The Player, tells the story of Cooper a goalie for a high-performing hockey team and the romantic relationship that he develops with one of his teammates


Erin Silver’s non-fiction release, Proud To Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History, is a book about the secrets kept by some of Canada’s most elite athletes—and what happened when they told their truth to the world.

Also joining us on the Launch Pod, volleyball player and coach, Chris Voth, one of the athletes featured in Erin’s book. Chris is Canada’s first active openly gay national team athlete.

Find out more about:

Paul Coccia: https://www.paulcoccia.com/
Erin Silver: http://www.erinsilver.ca/
Chris Voth: https://www.facebook.com/vothster]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43799407Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:27:47 +0000voicEd RadioThe world of sports is filled with images of achievement, teamwork and a drive to be the best you can be. But, what if you’re an athlete who feel the need to hide part of yourself away from the world? What if the highly public sports culture in which...
Today on the Canadian Launchpod, two authors who have new books out that take us into the lives of LBGTQ2 athletes who are bringing their true selves out into the open. Paul Coccia’s new YA fiction release, The Player, tells the story of Cooper a goalie for a high-performing hockey team and the romantic relationship that he develops with one of his teammates


Erin Silver’s non-fiction release, Proud To Play: Canadian LGBTQ+ Athletes Who Made History, is a book about the secrets kept by some of Canada’s most elite athletes—and what happened when they told their truth to the world.

Also joining us on the Launch Pod, volleyball player and coach, Chris Voth, one of the athletes featured in Erin’s book. Chris is Canada’s first active openly gay national team athlete.

Find out more about:

Paul Coccia: https://www.paulcoccia.com/
Erin Silver: http://www.erinsilver.ca/
Chris Voth: https://www.facebook.com/vothster]]>1837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/up-the-creek-ft-natalie-hyde--43481311
Join Canadian YA author Natalie Hyde as she weaves a story of adventure and intrigue in Canada's north. Natalie joins me today on the Canadian Launchpod.

Find out more about Up the Creek and other books by Natalie at https://nataliehyde.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43481311Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:47:57 +0000voicEd Radio"Chris Dearing is positive his family’s long streak of bad luck is finally over. Sure, he’s thought that before, but this time is different. He’s reclaimed his grandfather’s land in the Yukon - the land his granddad swore was full of gold. Now Chris...
Join Canadian YA author Natalie Hyde as she weaves a story of adventure and intrigue in Canada's north. Natalie joins me today on the Canadian Launchpod.

Find out more about Up the Creek and other books by Natalie at https://nataliehyde.com]]>1909falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adventures-of-grandmasaurus-ft-caroline-fernandez--42451559
Author Caroline Fernandez joins me on the Launch Pod to talk about her new book and what it has been like releasing it during a pandemic.

For more, visit https://parentclub.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42451559Sat, 12 Dec 2020 17:16:44 +0000voicEd RadioThe Adventures of Grandmasaurus is a role reversal story where the kids know better than the adult. On a field trip to the museum Grandma inhales some museum dust and magically sneezes herself into different dinosaurs. The kids have to keep reminding...
Author Caroline Fernandez joins me on the Launch Pod to talk about her new book and what it has been like releasing it during a pandemic.

For more, visit https://parentclub.ca]]>1739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-drops-in-a-cloud-of-brown-ft-saumiya-balasubramaniam--42305562
Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White is published by Groundwood Books (https://groundwoodbooks.com/)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42305562Fri, 04 Dec 2020 01:01:22 +0000voicEd RadioSaumiya Balasubramaniam's new picture book, Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White, (Ill. Eva Campbell) is a heart-warming tale of a mother and child who have two different perspectives on the first winter in their new home. In today's conversation,...
Two Drops of Brown in a Cloud of White is published by Groundwood Books (https://groundwoodbooks.com/)]]>1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-family-for-faru--42213636
Anitha is donating 40% of her royalties for the book to support several rhino charities.

Find out more about Anitha at https://anitharobinson.com
Learn more about Karen's work at https://karenpatkau.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42213636Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:19:25 +0000voicEd RadioThe idea for Family for Faru came to author Anitha Rao-Robinson in 2016 when her daughter volunteered at a rhino orphanage in South Africa. Beautifully illustrated by Karen Patkau, Family for Faru shines a light on the plight of many rhinos in that...
Anitha is donating 40% of her royalties for the book to support several rhino charities.

Find out more about Anitha at https://anitharobinson.com
Learn more about Karen's work at https://karenpatkau.com]]>1685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/screeched-ft-charis-cotter--41842614
Charis joins us on the Canadian Launch Pod today to talk about the storytelling tradition and, in particular, the power (and fun) of the ghost story.

Visit Charis at https://chariscotter.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41842614Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:22:19 +0000voicEd RadioNewfoundland-based author, Charis Cotter is launching two books this fall: "Footsteps in Bay de Verde—A Mysterious Tale" and "Screeched—Ghost Stories from Old Newfoundland". Charis joins us on the Canadian Launch Pod today to talk about the...
Charis joins us on the Canadian Launch Pod today to talk about the storytelling tradition and, in particular, the power (and fun) of the ghost story.

Visit Charis at https://chariscotter.ca]]>1919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heard-amid-the-guns--41834305
Jacqueline is joined by step-daughter Lindsey Carmichael, author of "The Boreal Forest" (Kids Can Press) and huge supporter of Jaquie's work!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41834305Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:32:23 +0000voicEd RadioJoining us on the Canadian Launch Pod today is Jacqueline Carmichael, author of "Heard Amid the Guns: True Stories from the Western Front, 1914-1918" (Heritage House, November 2020). Jacqueline is joined by step-daughter Lindsey Carmichael, author of...
Jacqueline is joined by step-daughter Lindsey Carmichael, author of "The Boreal Forest" (Kids Can Press) and huge supporter of Jaquie's work!]]>1826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/slow-moe-ft-deborah-kerbel--41574018
Learn more about Deborah's work at https://deborahkerbel.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41574018Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:30:00 +0000voicEd RadioToronto-based author Deborah Kerbel writes for all ages: children, middle grade and young adult. She has two books coming out this fall and we met up to talk about Slow Moe, a picture book being released on October 13. Learn more about Deborah's...
Learn more about Deborah's work at https://deborahkerbel.ca]]>1807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trapped-in-hitler-s-web-ft-marsha-skrypuch--41442598
Find out more about Marsha's work by visiting her website: http://calla.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41442598Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:20:33 +0000voicEd RadioMarsha Skrypuch writes about war from a young person's view. Her latest book, Trapped in Hitler's Web, takes the reader on a journey from the Ukraine to Austria in an effort to escape the dangers of World War II and to secure the safety of her dear...
Find out more about Marsha's work by visiting her website: http://calla.com]]>1979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-song-ft-kate-riley-and-dawn-lo--41346656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41346656Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:29:27 +0000voicEd RadioAuthor Kate Riley and Dawn Lo have collaborated to create a beautiful story of how a snowy day can be inherently beautiful and wondrous, but how it can also be something that gathers people together in a share experience.1191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-moved-christmas-ft-eric-walters-and-nicole-wellwood--41316548
Today, Nicole Wellwood, mother of Evan Leversage, joins author Eric Walters to talk about this powerful book of hope, community and how love can move mountains——and the celebration of Christmas.

Find out more about author, Eric Walters at https://ericwalters.net]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41316548Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:17:21 +0000voicEd Radio"It’s October, but in seven-year-old Evan’s town, every house is decorated for Christmas and a giant holiday parade is about to begin. The bump in Evan’s head means he might not make it to December, so all his friends, family, neighbours, and...
Today, Nicole Wellwood, mother of Evan Leversage, joins author Eric Walters to talk about this powerful book of hope, community and how love can move mountains——and the celebration of Christmas.

Find out more about author, Eric Walters at https://ericwalters.net]]>1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-desert-prince-ft-alisha-sevigny--41141609
Learn more about Alisha Sevigny by visiting her website: alishasevigny.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41141609Sat, 26 Sep 2020 14:23:22 +0000voicEd RadioThe Desert Prince was released to the world in September 2020 and it is Alisha Sevigny's second offering in the Secrets of the Sands series. In this conversation, we talk about giving birth to a book during a global pandemic, what has drawn Alisha to...
Learn more about Alisha Sevigny by visiting her website: alishasevigny.com]]>1777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swift-ft-r-j-anderson--40675329
In this conversation, we explore perspective-taking, the differences between fantasy and science-fiction and much more.

Learn more about R. J. Anderson at https://rj-anderson.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40675329Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:12:48 +0000voicEd RadioCanadian author, R. J. Anderson writes fantasy and science fiction for older children and young teens. Her latest North American release is Swift, the first in the Flight and Fame Trilogy. It's a story of hope and aspiration, overcoming obstacles...
In this conversation, we explore perspective-taking, the differences between fantasy and science-fiction and much more.

Learn more about R. J. Anderson at https://rj-anderson.com]]>2191falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-happened-on-sweet-street-ft-caroline-adderson--40563061
From Vancouver, B.C., it's author Caroline Adderson. Find out more about Caroline by visiting her website at https:?/carolineadderson.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40563061Sat, 29 Aug 2020 11:28:29 +0000voicEd RadioJoining us today on the Launch Pod, its Caroline Adderson with her new book, "It Happened on Sweet Street", a delightful book inspired by the burning question, "Pie, Cake or Cookies?" No matter what you dessert preference is, you'll delight in the...
From Vancouver, B.C., it's author Caroline Adderson. Find out more about Caroline by visiting her website at https:?/carolineadderson.com]]>1555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossing-the-farak-river-ft-michelle-aung-thin--40215728
Find out more about Michelle and her work at https://michelleaungthin.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40215728Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:14:31 +0000voicEd RadioAuthor Michelle Aung Thin was born in Burma at a time of great unrest in the country. Her parents brought her to Ottawa where she grew up. She now lives in Australia and through her work at RMIT University in Melboure, explores many critical aspects...
Find out more about Michelle and her work at https://michelleaungthin.com]]>2734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-librarian-s-stories-ft-lucy-falcone-and-anna-wilson--40195105
Their picture book, tells the story of how a war-ravaged village is nurtured back to life by stories told by the local librarian. The Librarian’s Stories is due to be released in October of this year.

Visit Lucy's website at https://lucyfalcone.com
Visit Anna's website at https://annawilsonink.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40195105Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:40:56 +0000voicEd RadioA rare treat today as we are joined by both author and illustrator. The Librarians Stories is written by Canadian author, Lucy Falcone and illustrated by UK-based graphic designer, Anna Wilson. Their picture book, tells the story of how a...
Their picture book, tells the story of how a war-ravaged village is nurtured back to life by stories told by the local librarian. The Librarian’s Stories is due to be released in October of this year.

Visit Lucy's website at https://lucyfalcone.com
Visit Anna's website at https://annawilsonink.com]]>2102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louder-than-words-ft-kathy-kacer--40179883
In this conversation, we talk about the what and the why of Kathy's writing, the importance of holding the stories of the Holocaust in front of young people, and the strong female characters presented in Louder Than Words.

Learn more about Kathy Kacer at https://kathykacer.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40179883Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:52:03 +0000voicEd RadioToronto-based author Kathy Kacer has a new book! Louder than Words, is the latest in the Heroes Quartet Series and features the love and courage of Nina Pukas, who put aside her fear to help a single Jewish family in a World War II Ukraine. In this...
In this conversation, we talk about the what and the why of Kathy's writing, the importance of holding the stories of the Holocaust in front of young people, and the strong female characters presented in Louder Than Words.

Learn more about Kathy Kacer at https://kathykacer.com]]>1942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-watch-me-ft-erin-silver--40115280
Find out more about Erin's work at https://erinsilver.ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40115280Sun, 02 Aug 2020 20:20:26 +0000voicEd RadioToronto-based journalist and YA author, Erin Silver is my guest today on the Canadian Launch Pod. Erin's first novel, Just Watch Me, is due to be released in October 2020. It's a fun and rollicking journey through early adolescent relationships,...
Find out more about Erin's work at https://erinsilver.ca]]>2293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stone-of-sorrow-ft-brooke-carter--40025815
Visit Brooke Carter's website at https://brookecarter.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40025815Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:58:14 +0000voicEd RadioCanadian author Brooke Carter's newest book Stone of Sorrow takes us into the magical world of Norse Mythology, magic and runecasting. This is Brooke’s seventh book. We’re going to find out about her connections with the land of Vikings and Valkeries...
Visit Brooke Carter's website at https://brookecarter.com]]>1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-in-the-forest-ft-holly-carr--39987622
Learn more about Holly Carr by visiting https://hollycarr.weebly.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39987622Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:56:10 +0000voicEd RadioJoining me today on the Canadian Launch Pod, Nova Scotia silk painting artist, Holly Carr. Her latest work, Light in the Forest, originally created for the Acadia University Art Gallery, is an example of Holly’s multimedia performance art and guess...
Learn more about Holly Carr by visiting https://hollycarr.weebly.com]]>1592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hunted-by-the-sky-ft-tanaz-bhathena--39905937
Learn more about Tanaz at https://tanazbhathena.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39905937Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:00:32 +0000voicEd RadioTanaz Bhathena is a highly acclaimed YA author whose third book, Hunted by the Sky, was released last month ((The Wrath of Ambar #1)) With a setting inspired by medieval India, the novel is a magic-infused and rather compelling exploration into...
Learn more about Tanaz at https://tanazbhathena.com/]]>2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-right-thing-ft-laura-langston--39830070
Find out more about Laura Langston: https://lauralangston.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39830070Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:18:29 +0000voicEd RadioToday on the Launch Pod, we head out to Qualicum Beach, British Columbia to catch up with acclaimed journalist and author, Laura Langston. She’s the author of 22 books for children and young people, and her latest offering, No Right Thing was released...
Find out more about Laura Langston: https://lauralangston.com]]>1792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvey-holds-his-own-ft-colleen-nelson--39527734
Find out more about Colleen Nelson at https://colleennelsonauthor.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39527734Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:15:49 +0000voicEd RadioColleen Nelson is a Winnipeg-based author and educator whose 9th book, Harvey Holds His Own is due to be released in August 2020. The book is the much-anticipated sequel for those that loved Colleen's first book in the series, Harvey Comes Home. For...
Find out more about Colleen Nelson at https://colleennelsonauthor.com]]>2212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-and-the-search-for-normal-ft-wesley-t-king--39527168
Follow Wesley King on Twitter: @wesleytking]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39527168Mon, 13 Jul 2020 23:23:27 +0000voicEd RadioWesley King is the author of 11 novels for young people, many of which are sci-fi and fantasy fiction that endows his characters with superpowers. His latest book, Sara and the Search for Normal is a prequel to his successful and much loved, OCDaniel,...
Follow Wesley King on Twitter: @wesleytking]]>1961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silence-of-bones-ft-june-hur--35653090
Get ready to be drawn into another time and another place in June's first novel.

Find out more about June and her work by visiting https://junehur.wordpress.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35653090Fri, 03 Jul 2020 11:32:27 +0000voicEd RadioWaiting for us on the Launch Pod today, author June Hur. June was born in South Korea, moved to Canada as a young girl but she uses her debut novel, The Silence of Bones, to return to the home of her birth to explore its history, its mystery, its...
Get ready to be drawn into another time and another place in June's first novel.

Find out more about June and her work by visiting https://junehur.wordpress.com]]>1718falsefull