So grateful to everyone who read my previous post to learn more about the realities of smoke, forest fires and the boreal forest. There were a number of folks who reached out with comments and questions, and more than a few "But.. But... But!!" Keep in mind that all of this info is available to everyone -- look for credible (emphasis on credible) sources. I learned a few things myself! BUT… BUT… BUT!! Canada is taking too long to get fires under control. READ MORE
I love where I live here in Northwestern Ontario. This place has formed me as a person and breathed life into my art. I am heartbroken to see the devastation caused by wildfires this year -- fires that have consumed whole communities like Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, chased people from their homes, raced through friends’ properties destroying them, darkened our skies, stung our eyes, made us cough and choke and then went on to swallow a good portion of one of my favourite places on the whole planet -- Quetico Provincial Park
. I have cried for all these things. This is my home. Our “go” bag is packed. We’ve fostered a dog evacuated from Armstrong. I've wiped ash from my car, my clothes, my countertop and wondered if it's from a tree that used to shade our campsite on Rawn Lake. But I also see resilience all around and it is so uplifting to be part of communities coming together to support each other. We’re dealing with the dragon itself while so many of you in other parts of the country and world are being stirred to life by the smoke drifting from the flames. So, while we’ve got your attention, let’s do a little check-in here with some important facts before the skies clear and we lose your attention. Because, you, my dear wonderful friends, (especially those of you in the US who think we’re all sitting up here in Canada twiddling our thumbs and letting smoke just drift on down to ruin your summers) have a role to play in the very smoke affecting lives. Let me explain... READ MORE Escape to a remote island on Lake Superior
A Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller!
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 Globe and Mail bestseller Short-listed for the 2018 HWA Debut Crown Winner 2018 Northern Lit Award - Fiction BBC Radio 2 Book Club Selection |
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Join me skating on the wild ice of Lake Superior!
Two children wake up to hear the lake singing, and venture out into the cold, carrying their skates. On the snow-covered shore, they spot tracks made by fox, deer, hare, mink, otter … and even a wolf! In the bay, the ice is thick and smooth. They lace up their skates, step onto the ice, stroking and gliding, and the great lake sings again. Click here for more info. 
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25 years of empowering kids with fire safety information!
The bumbling, but loveable, dragon is celebrating 25 years with an updated anniversary edition! New content, including The Dragon's Fire Safety Rhyme. For more information, click HERE.
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