Andrea Curtis

COVER REVEAL! In concert with the amazingly talented illustrator Katy Dockrill I'm thrilled to show off the cover of our new book for Groundwood Books. City of Water comes out in Spring 2021but you can preorder now at your favourite bookstores!... It's the second in the #thinkcities series of books for young readers (age 8-12) and it traces the journey of water from lakes, rivers and glaciers to our city tapsand back to the watershed again. It tells the story of this precious and finite resource with fun, colourful illustrations and tons of connections for kids, teachers and parents. Plus: it's not even out yet and it's has been named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection! #JLGselection This means that more kids will have access to it through this key library program. #cityofwater #waterislife

When I'm talking to kids about the urban forest, I often encourage them to slow down and really notice the trees all around themto smell and watch, to listen. I sometimes call it putting on your tree goggles. At first I meant it metaphorically, but then I decided to make some ACTUAL goggles. Check out this fun and silly craft tutorialusing old toilet paper rolls and glue and make your own! http://andreacurtiskids.ca//a-forest-in-the-/did-you-know/

Despite a small (and heart-stopping) technical challenge, I was so pleased to talk about my favourite tree on Metro Morning this week! Check it out here. Groundwood Books #AForestintheCity

Cover reveal! I'm thrilled to show off the stunning cover of my first fictional picture book, Barnaby, coming out in spring 2021. A collaboration with the superstar illustrator Kass Reich and Owl Books, it's the story of a beautiful blue budgie who flies away from home and gets much more than he bargained for. I am crazy about the gorgeous cover but wait until you get a peek at the inside! Available for preorder now or ask your favourite indie bookstore to put it on their s...pring order list! Owlkids Kass Reich illustration

Bibliovideo is a YouTube channel all about Canadian children’s books produced by the good folks at Canadian Children's Book Centre. They're spreading the word about my #notetoatree campaign with Groundwood Books. Celebrate your favourite city trees and write a #notetoatree yourself (plus, check out my first-ever craft tutorial)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZDCPzHoMEA