Amy sits down to talk with the 2020 finalists for the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award: L.D. Crichton (All Our Broken Pieces), Nafiza Azad (The Candle and the Flame), Natasha Deen (In the Key of Nira Ghani), Tom Ryan (Keep This to Yourself) and S.K. Ali (Love from A to Z). Support the show
3 Oct 2019
2019 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award Nominees
Amy sits down with all of the nominees of the 2019 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award: Kelley Armstrong (Aftermath), Catherine Lo (Easy Prey), Tanaz Bhathena (A Girl Like That), Michelle Barker (The House of One Thousand Eyes) and Janice Lynn Mather (Learning to Breathe). *Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Support the show
9 Sept 2019
Fan Expos and Gaming with Anna Preimaza
For the beginning of season two of YA Write, I am talking to Anna Preimaza, author of Kat and Meg Conquer the World and her latest, Fan the Fame. An expert on gaming and an avid YouTube fan, Preimaza discusses juggling two careers, creating her own fictional gaming world and writing for a teen audience with authenticity. Enjoy! *Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Support the show
31 Mar 2019
Murder and Mystery with Tom Ryan
Caught up this week with Nova Scotian author Tom Ryan whose book, Keep This To Yourself, comes out in May. Ryan expands his range from contemporary teen fiction to mystery, reflecting the importance of equal representation of LGBTQ characters in all genres. Having lived in several parts of Canada, Ryan discusses when Canadian settings are important, and what he hopes to bring to a teen audience. Happy Reading! *Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions o...
1 Feb 2019
Activism with Robin Stevenson
Valentines Day is just around the corner so it seems appropriate that this month on YA Write I am talking to author and activist Robin Stevenson. A former social worker, Stevenson's empathy and care for those around her inspires both her writing and her social justice projects of which there are too many to count. Join us as Stevenson shares her activist roots and how they have informed her non-fiction books, Pride and My Body My Choice. Happy Reading! —Amy *Any beliefs e...
10 Jan 2019
Interview with the 2018 Amy Mathers Teen Book Award Nominees
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the Canadian Children’s Book Centre award nominees have been revealed, and the 2019 Forest of Reading lists will be close behind. I am happy to announce this year’s nominees for the Sylvan-sponsored Amy Mathers Teen Book Award are: The Agony of Bun O’Keefe by Heather Smith, Everything Beautiful is not Ruined by Danielle Younge-Ullman, The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, Munro vs. the Coyote by Darren Groth, and The Way Back Home by Allan Stratton!...
10 Jan 2019
Visit Newfoundland with Heather Smith
*Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Support the show
10 Jan 2019
Mental Health and Magic with Star Spider
Hello Canadian teen book readers! After a medical leave of absence I am back with a podcast interview with Star Spider! Her first teen book, Past Tense, is coming out in April. Listen to our 46 minute conversation covering such topics as mental illness and and LGBTQIA2 issues in YA, and the unique writing processes of short stories and full length novels. Up next month is Danielle Younge-Ullman, GG & White Pine nominee for Everything Beautiful is not Ruined. Enjoy, and happy reading! —Amy...
10 Jan 2019
Visit the Past with Michelle Barker
My guest this month for YA Write! is Michelle Barker, author of The House of One Thousand Eyes, a novel about life under the East German regime in Berlin after World War II. Listen as we explore the differences and commonalities of writing sci fi/fantasy and historical fiction, learn about the unimaginable tactics of the Stasi, and be inspired by Lena, a teen character who is thought to be simple minded but has more courage than most. I hope you will be as enthralled as I was. *Any beliefs ex...
10 Jan 2019
Explore the Wilderness with Danielle Younge - Ullman
Hello Canadian teen book readers! This month I am talking to Danielle Younge-Ullman about the differences between writing for the stage and writing books, as well as the hallmarks of Canadian literature. Nominated for a Governor General's Award and currently up for White Pine 2018 for Everything Beautiful is Not Ruined, Younge-Ullman offers insight into the writing process and how she challenges herself with her books. Next month, I will be talking to Christina Minaki, author of Burning the B...
10 Jan 2019
Into Australia with Darren Groth
Hello Canadian teen book readers! Change of authors this month - Christina Minaki's Burning the Boats launched on May 24th, but due to my personal medical problems I was unable to get together with her to tape our podcast. Look for her in one of my special summer podcasts that will be available through the CCBC's Twitter feed. Instead, I took advantage of the CCBC/TD Book Week and met up with BC author of Are You Seeing Me? and the upcoming Infinite Blue, Darren Groth, at the Hamilton Public ...
10 Jan 2019
Explore writing with Sylvia McNicoll
Going into my podcast with author Sylvia McNicoll, most recently known for Body Swap, I had ideas about what I wanted to ask her. Focusing on her last four YA/teen books alone, the themes of death, rebirth and second chances have fascinated me, especially since they keep reappearing and are obviously something Sylvia has wrestled with. Sometimes though, podcasts get away from me. While I did get to bring a bit of that out in my conversation with Sylvia, ultimately when she started to talk, al...
10 Jan 2019
Learn about Self Publishing with Christina Minaki
In a special summer edition of YA Write! Podcast, author Christina Minaki talks about her novel, #BurningTheBoats ! Tune in for an enlightening conversation about disability, self-publishing, and the challenges of changing long-held perspectives. *Any beliefs expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Support the show
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