“In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.” — William Ernest Henley
TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award Finalist
Oct 1/24 – So extremely honoured that #GreenPapayas, illustrated by the amazing Gillian Newland, is a finalist for the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award!!! It is one of the most prestigious awards in Canada recognizing excellence in children’s literature!! How amazing is that!!
