A children’s book inspiring teamwork and diversity: Samantha’s Sandwich Stand

 Childhood summer vacations often store fond memories of our first entrepreneurial success selling the “world’s best lemonade” on a scorching summer’s day. In Samantha’s Sandwich Stand, Samantha decides to sell something different: her mother’s homemade Lebanese sandwiches. But it will take supportive friends from all different backgrounds to convince customers

Meghan and Sally Tibbits Spin New Adventure Tale For Kids

 Photo credit: Meghan and Sally Tibbit (used with permission) Following their recent return from New York City where they won a bronze medal at the 23rd Annual Independent Publisher Book Awards, mother-daughter duo, Sally and Meghan Tibbits, sat down with Ottawa Life to discuss their book, Badger Tales ~ The Teacup Fliers.

Monkeys and Crocodiles Play Baseball: an interview with Angel Krishna

 Illustration by Angel Alvarez. In the game of baseball, it’s easy to see when there’s a lack of communication on the field. Whether it’s a wrong pitch, jumbled infield pass or a missed fly ball by two outfielders, communication can make or break the game. Both on and off the

Five Ottawa Authors Shortlisted for 2014 Trillium Book Award

 The literary world was set abuzz on May 21, as the finalists for the 2014 Trillium Book Award were released. The shortlist features five Ottawa-based authors, who are all French-language finalists for the award. The Trillium Book Award is presented every year, administered by Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC). It

Ottawa Artist Crystal Beshara Excels in Detailed Realism

 MEET THE ARTIST at the opening January 10th, 7-10pm. Fine Artist & Illustrator Crystal Beshara learns to embrace her multiple artistic personalities in her newest solo exhibition FIGHT or FLIGHT at Orange Art Gallery, January 2013. It’s no wonder Crystal Beshara is feeling a little fearless. In 2011, she was

A Perfect Pairing: Artist and Writer

 Without illustrators, writers would never see their works come to life in poetry, short stories, graphic novels or children’s books. Illustrators who collaborate with writers effectively bring life to specific scenes and characters that live in a writer’s head. Through their genius, these agents of visual art are able to