BIRTHDAYS: BEYOND CAKE AND ICE CREAM by Nikki Tate and Dani Tate-Stratton (nonfiction 9-12), published in March by Orca Books. Inspired by memories of fantastic family birthday parties, mother-and-daughter team Nikki Tate and Dani Tate-Stratton researched the history of birthdays in order to answer such questions as: How much does where you grow up influence the way you celebrate getting a year older? Have people always celebrated birthdays? World rights excluding English in North America and Korean (Green Frog) available. Contact: [email protected]

CARSON CROSSES CANADA by Linda Bailey and illustrated by Kass Reich (4-8), published in May by Tundra Books. This lush picture book was published in celebration of the 2017 Canadian sesquicentennial (Canada's 150th!). British Columbian Annie and her dog, Carson, set out to visit her sister in Newfoundland. In their rattlebang car, packed with Carson's favourite toy and plenty of baloney sandwiches, Annie and Carson hit the road! They travel Canada province by province, experiencing something special to each part of the vast country in this roadtrip adventure. Contact: [email protected]

THE CREEPER DIARIES: MOB SCHOOL SURVIVOR

DINGUS by Andrew Larsen (8-12), published in May by Kids Can Press. A coming-of-age story told with humour and heart. As Henry finishes fifth grade, his biggest concern is facing a summer with nothing to do. With his best friend, Max, away at summer camp, it's looking so bad he can feel himself "being pulled by the gravitational force of nothingness." But then Henry does something irresponsible, and suddenly he'd give anything to go back to the nothingness. Has Henry turned into the dingus Max told him not to be? Contact: [email protected]

EYES AND SPIES: HOW YOU'RE TRACKED AND WHY YOU SHOULD KNOW by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, illustrated by Belle Wuthrich (nonfiction 10-13), published in March by Annick Press. Social media and the internet are great for sharing information, meeting new friends, and exchanging points of view. But they also make it very easy to find out everything about you-including things you may not want others to know. Contact:  [email protected] 

INNOCENT HEROES: ANIMALS IN WAR AND THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE by Sigmund Brouwer (nonfiction 9-12), published in February by Tundra/Penguin Random House Canada. INNOCENT HEROES was published for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and Canada's 150th birthday. A unique celebration of the important role animals play in war, and an insightful look at the taking of Vimy Ridge from the perspective of three men in a Canadian platoon. World rights excluding English in North America (Tundra) are available. Contact: [email protected]

MEATLESS?: A FRESH LOOK AT WHAT YOU EAT by Sarah Elton and illustrated by Julie McLaughlin (nonfiction 8-12), published in May by Owlkids. Journalist Sarah Elton tackles vegetarianism by explaining what it is, why people choose it, and how their reasons--including religion, animal rights, food security, and the environmental cost of eating meat--have changed over time. The book closes with practical tips for making the switch, and perspectives from vegetarian kids. Contact: [email protected]

PHOEBE SOUNDS IT OUT by Julie Zwillich and Denise Holmes (picture book 4-8), published in April by Owlkids. Meet Phoebe. Unfortunately, her name doesn't look quite like it sounds. Contact: [email protected]

SHORT FOR CHAMELEON by Vicki Grant (YA), published in March by HarperTrophy. Cam's job as a rent-a-relative is all about being whoever other people want him to be. Then two new clients come along: Albertina is an old lady with a big mouth, a bigger wig and a serious mission. Raylene is a beautiful girl with a nose ring, a wonky eye and a painful secret. To get to the bottom of the tragic mysteries that fuel them both, Cam may finally have to be himself. Contact: [email protected]