THE NEEDLE AND THE KNIFE

Jan 13

Jan 13 Just One Question for Tamla T. Young

Tamla T. Young (she/her) is a mom, educator and writer whose journey blends education, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge.

Raised in North America as a child of the Caribbean diaspora, her stories draw from family, culture, and lived experience, enriched by her love of languages, travel, and the arts.

Her debut picture book, Ready, Set, Mango! (OwlKids Books, 2025), illustrated by Raz Latif, reflects her ability to weave personal experiences into stories that resonate across cultures.

May 5

May 5 Just One Question for Brooklin Stormie

Kate Jenks Landry

Brooklin Stormie is an artist and illustrator based in Peterborough, Ontario. She is a grad of OCADU’s illustration program, a Pisces, and a believer in dragons.

Apr 28

Apr 28 Just One Question for Lindsay Zier-Vogel

Kate Jenks Landry

Just One Question

Lindsay Zier-Vogel is many things. She’s the author of books for adults and children, a grant writer, a poet, a dancer, a columnist, a swimmer, a mom, and the creator of the acclaimed The Love Lettering Project. Her new novel, The Fun Times Brigade, examines the enduring challenges of reconciling being an artist with being a mother. It also has the cutest cover I’ve ever seen.

Sep 24

Sep 24 10 Questions with Anita Yasuda

Kate Jenks Landry

10 questions with

Anita Yasuda is the author of Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei A Life In The Mountains, Diwali: A Festival Of Joy, Bollywood Beat, and many other books for young readers. She lives in the rolling hills of Ontario.

Nov 8

Nov 8 7 Wonders of Robin Lefler's World

Kate Jenks Landry

7 wonders

Robin Lefler has a holiday gift just for you— her debut novel, Reasonable Adults, out next month from Harper Collins Canada. It’s the cozy, un-put-downable read you to didn’t even know you needed. My gift to you is this delightful peek into Robin’s world, which is chock full of all the good stuff, from delightful dogs to savory pies.