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An author and elementary school teacher, Colleen Nelson earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in her hometown of Winnipeg. Her novels in The Harvey Stories include the multi-award-winning Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own, which was a finalist for the Governor General’s Award. She is also the author of Sadia, winner of the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award, Blood Brothers, selected as the 2018 McNally Robinson Book of the Year for Young People, and the picture book Teaching Mrs. Muddle. Colleen writes daily in between appearances at hockey rinks and soccer fields in support of her two sports-loving sons. A folk artist and award-winning illustrator who trained at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Tara Anderson is known for her lively and humorous illustrations of animals. Her books include the illustrated novels Harvey Comes Home, Harvey Holds His Own, and Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life, the holiday picture books Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round and Easter Morning, Easter Sun, and the award-winning Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That. Tara shares a farmhouse in Tweed, Ontario, with her husband, her young daughter, and several cats.
"Praise for Harvey Takes the Lead 2024 MYRCA Sundogs Award Nominee 2022 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Selection 2022 The Children’s Book Council “May: Hot Off the Press” feature 2022 49th Shelf ""20 Middle Grade & Young Adult Page Turners"" Feature 2022 49th Shelf “Five Ways to Keep Kids Reading This Summer” feature “This feel-good story told from multiple points of view, including Harvey’s, keeps readers engaged and interested… A wonderful addition to libraries where Harvey’s previous adventures…are popular.”—School Library Journal “This warm novel delivers well-realized characters and underscores connections that bind: those between animals and humans and those that unite generations.”—Kirkus Reviews “The story unites generations in a sensitive way, and I recommend you give it a shot.”—YA Books Central “A welcome treat for Harvey fans and dog lovers everywhere.”— CM Magazine “Author Colleen Nelson weaves relatable issues like friendship drama and economic disparities with the historical stories of the residents at the retirement centre.” —CTV Your Morning “Fans of the lovable and charming Harvey (a West Highland terrier) will be thrilled with his return.”—Children’s Literature–CLCD “The story is fast moving and the characters are strong. I am impressed by Maggie and Austin’s mature choices and I loved getting to learn about Mr. Kowalski’s life during the Secord World War.”—Book Time “Colleen Nelson pours so much heart onto the pages of her Harvey stories and none more than in Harvey Takes the Lead.”— Storytime with Stephanie “[A] heartwarming story about balancing school, family and friends, and giving second chances… Every single character has a vibrant personality and backstory, including Harvey and Bertie, the beloved canines! Out of 10, I would give Harvey Takes the Lead a 9.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians “Harvey Takes the Lead is another wonderful Harvey story!”— Jill's Book Blog “There are many interesting plot lines in Colleen Nelson’s Harvey Takes the Lead and readers will enjoy following them all…”—MaryLou Driedger “Harvey Takes the Lead is an engaging story with adventure, warmth and personal connections.”—Dr. Larry Recommends"
