I have been so remiss at writing on the blog for the last little (long) while. I have been hard at work writing, editing, factchecking, and proofing new books. Numerous books are slated for publication in 2026 and 2027. One of those books is One Goal: How Soccer Can Help Save the Planet. Illustrated byContinueContinue reading “One Goal and JLG Gold Standard”
Author Archives: Heather Camlot
CJLA acceptance speech
The Prisoner and the Writer, written by me, illustrated by Sophie Casson, and published by Groundwood Books, received the 2023 Canadian Jewish Literary Award for children and youth. Here is my acceptance speech, along with a lovely introduction by fellow children’s author Rona Arato. Thank you to everyone involved in these important awards at thisContinueContinue reading “CJLA acceptance speech”
2024 Forest of Reading nominee
I’m excited to announce that Becoming Bionic is a 2024 Forest of Reading nominee. This is my third Forest nomination! My first novel, Clutch, was nominated for the Silver Birch in 2018 and my second novel, The Other Side, was nominated for the Red Maple is 2021. Now my nonfiction is being recognized! I hopeContinueContinue reading “2024 Forest of Reading nominee”
A Win for The Prisoner and the Writer!
Click here to read the full press release for the CJLA!
A New York Times Review
As always I’m a little late in announcing news, but this one is worth the wait! The Prisoner and the Writer, illustrated by Sophie Casson and published by Groundwood Books, was reviewed in The New York Times. By Michael Rosen. The Michael Rosen, author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and Sad Book, notContinueContinue reading “A New York Times Review”
2 out of 3…
There is an expression in French: Jamais deux sans trois. Translated it means never two without three. It can be good news or bad news. In my case, it’s good news: two of my fall books have now officially launched, and one more is on the way. It’s been a tiring couple of years preparingContinueContinue reading “2 out of 3…”
Junior Library Guild Selection x 2!
Wow, wow, wow! Secret Schools: True Stories of the Determination to Learn and The Prisoner and the Writer have both been named Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections! Both books will be available Fall 2022.
Four new books for 2022!
2022 is a busy year with four new books on the way! I have to admit, I didn’t see much of 2021. I was busy writing, edited and proofreading three new books of my own and translating a very sweet book from French to English. I’ve also wrapped up a new middle-grade novel and aContinueContinue reading “Four new books for 2022!”
2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award!
Super awesome news alert! The Other Side has been named a 2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award winner! If you don’t know Skipping Stones Magazine, the books selected for the honor “promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology, and diversity. They foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closerContinueContinue reading “2021 Skipping Stones Honor Award!”
What If Soldiers up for a Willow Award!
What lovely news that What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows? is up for a Diamond Willow Award, the young readers’ choice awards from the province of Saskatchewan. What If Soldiers is my first nonfiction book, and what a thrill to have it honoured this way. For more information and a look at all the nominees,ContinueContinue reading “What If Soldiers up for a Willow Award!”
Heather Camlot 