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JON-ERIK LAPPANO’s debut picture book, Tokyo Digs a Garden, illustrated by Kellen Hatanaka, won the Governor General’s Literary Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, the Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award and Japan’s Sakura Medal. He has also written Maggie’s Treasure, illustrated by Kellen Hatanaka, to wide acclaim, and Song for the Snow, illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler. Jon-Erik lives in Stratford, Ontario, with his family. BYRON EGGENSCHWILER is an award-winning illustrator whose recent books include The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason, Operatic by Kyo Maclear (starred reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal and Quill & Quire), Coyote Tales by Thomas King and Beastly Puzzles by Rachel Poliquin (starred review from School Library Journal). Byron's work has also appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Walrus, GQ and O, The Oprah Magazine. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.
Eggenschwiler's artwork matches the gentle and magical telling of the story. * Kirkus Reviews * Quietly charming. * CM Review of Materials * Subtle and enchanting. * Quill & Quire * A very special read for young children. * Winnipeg Free Press * Filled with gorgeous illustrations this book reminds us of the beauty of our world and the importance of tradition. * Calgary Herald * Song for the Snow is a lovely push for children to do what they can to make the world the one they want. * CanLit for LittleCanadians Blog * A moving tale. * Vancouver Writers Fest * A hopeful allegory about how one child can bring about positive change for a better future. * Canadian Children's Book News *
