For when the world feels unpredictable, confusing, scary...
A Meditation on Hope
How do we move forward in the face of the unknown and unknowable? How do we talk to children about hope? Jean E. Pendziwol reads from her upcoming picture book I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree, illustrated by Nathalie Dion and published by Groundwood Books, August 2020. 

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Comfort Cooking - A Blog

I've always enjoyed cooking and often turn to baking as a way to cope with stress. During this time of COVID-19 when so many of us are isolating, spending more time with kids, and baking, I decided to share some of my go-to recipes for comfort foods. You'll find my favourites here, from easy no-knead bread to versatile scones. Enjoy!

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Coming soon!!
I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree

Illustrator: Nathalie Dion
Publisher: Groundwood Books
August 2020

​Where do we find hope in dark times? What do we do with the uncertainties of life?
Inspired by the 2017 Vegas shooting and the wisdom of Rebecca Solnit's writing about hope, I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree explores how life can feel unpredictable, confusing, and even scary. But hope is not a state of being, hope is an action, and where better to find the perfect metaphor than in nature. Beautifully illustrated by Nathalie Dion, I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree will be available from Groundwood Books in August of 2020.

Invite me to your virtual book club!!

Is your bookclub planning to meet virtually during the COVID-19 isolation period? If you're chatting about The Lightkeeper's Daughters, maybe I could join you! Click here for more details.

Instant National Bestseller!

A Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller!
Now available in paperback with additional content.
​Jean's debut adult novel is an affecting story of family, identity, and art that involves a decades-old mystery. Vividly drawn, Lake Superior is almost a character in itself, changeable yet constant, its shores providing both safety and isolation. For more, click here

Listen to an excerpt from the audio book version.

"This is a perfect hammock read for those who love the Bronte sisters and Jodie Picoult in equal measure." -  Publisher's Weekly

"A haunting tale of nostalgia and lost chances that is full of last-minute surprises." - Kirkus

Short-listed for the 2018 HWA Debut Crown
​Winner 2018 Northern Lit Award - Fiction
A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Selection