Sea We Call Home

A journalist, children's literature specialist, and critic for the Books section of Le Devoir for 15 years, Dominique Demers lives in the world of writing and children. A simple story told to her children on a rainy day resulted in her first novel being published. Years have passed since then, and Dominique has acquired a reputation and won numerous awards. Her picture books are filled with themes of hope, friendship, and empathy that delight children and parents alike.  Gabrielle Grimard transformed her love of design into a career in illustration over the course of her studies at Concordia University and the University of Quebec. In 2018, Gabrielle’s picture book Stolen Words won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children’s Book Award. Not My Girl was a USBBY Outstanding International Book. Her creativity has been applied to children’s publishing, advertising, and educational contexts.

"Environmental trivia weaves into the story, whose delicate, teal-and-green-favoring illustrations are replete with causes for awe." - Foreword Reviews Starred Review (★★★★★)"A sweet plea for environmental awareness, bolstered by dexterous art."— Kirkus review (★★★★★)