Briana Corr Scott – författare

The 2022 Shortlists for the CCBC Book Awards Honour Excellence in Canadian Books for Young PeopleOh to be a Selkie, And live between two worlds Half your days spent as a seal, And the other half, a girl... Stories about the selkie have been told for hundreds of years by those who live near the North Atlantic and North Sea. Sometimes called "seal folk," the selkie, as humans, are tall and strong with dark hair and eyes. Extremely private, they keep their seal coats hidden away until they get restless and are called to the sea, and take on their seal forms. In her lyrical follow-up to She Dreams of Sable Island, artist and author Briana Corr Scott explores the Selkie legend in a book of short, whimsical poems. Find out what Selkie likes to eat, where she lives, how she spends her time on land and in the sea, and learn a Selkie lullaby. Lilting and lyrical, with acrylic paintings that recall the ocean's depths, this magical book is ideal for both bedtime and playtime. Features a paper doll, clothes, and seal.

A nostalgic bedtime book featuring lyrical text and gentle illustrations from the celebrated author of Wildflower.From celebrated author and artist Briana Corr Scott comes a nostalgic bedtime story that celebrates the milestones of growing up. From the earliest days, when baby is asleep in a wrap or sling, to their first night in a crib, to their very own big-kid bed, before finally moving to an adult bed of their own, While You Were Sleeping follows a diverse range of families from childhood to adulthood, highlighting the unsung activities parents engage in while their young ones are asleep. Whether it's wallpapering their baby's bedroom, making lunches for school, earning degrees, washing dishes, or taking their child for a soothing walk in the stroller.Featuring vibrant oil illustrations in Corr Scott's uniquely warm and whimsical style and showcasing a range of family makeups, from single-parent to multigenerational, and including caregivers of various ages and gender expressions, this gentle, lyrical book offers a fresh, modern perspective on how both children and their parents grow up, together.

A lyrical, beautifully illustrated story in verse from the author and artist who brought us Wildflower, The Book of Selkie, and While You Were Sleeping, exploring creative and mindful ways to live with mental illness.In this gentle verse story, children of diverse ages and backgrounds experience a range of emotions, from anger to depression to anxiety, "losing a day" to negative thoughts and feelings. Whether a child feels rage "buzzing like bees" or loses a day under the covers, wrapped in the "softest cocoon" of their bed, they will soon discover that losing a day doesn't have to be a bad thing. You can lose a day listening to the calm and steady tapping of the rain, or by reading or writing a story, by running or playing music. By listening to your breath. By the end of this thoughtful book, readers and parents will learn about creative responses to the most common mental health challenges for young people.With gorgeous gouache and watercolour illustrations, and backmatter featuring nature-based mindfulness activities and a heartfelt letter from the author, I Lost A Day beautifully demonstrates both the challenges and the creative solutions to living with mental illness.

Full-colour illustrated early chapter book set in 1950s Peggys Cove, following two best friends who try to help a Ghost Girl uncover her past.Peggy was named for the fishing village where she lived with her Mama and Papa. She loved sharing her name with this beautiful place, which sat between the sparkling sea and the ever-changing sky.From the celebrated author-illustrator of I Lost a Day, While You Were Sleeping, and Wildflower comes a brand-new adventure that reads like a classic, set in the picturesque coastal community of Peggys Cove, Nova Scotia, in the 1950s.Peggy and her best friend, Georgie, spend their childhood exploring the wild barrens of their tight-knit fishing village, searching for sea treasures, building boats out of driftwood, and swimming in Clam Pond. One morning after a big storm, Peggy meets a strange girl who cannot remember who she is or where she came from. Oh, and she just happens to be a ghost.It's up to Peggy and Georgie, and some helpful—and not-so-helpful—neighbours, to solve the mystery of the Ghost Girl and help her return home. On the way they'll uncover mysterious sea chests, old sea captains' yarns, and fish huts bursting with flotsam. Beautifully illustrated in a nostalgic midcentury colour palette, this early chapter book is an immersive, atmospheric adventure that celebrates friendship and family in all of its forms and the rugged beauty of Peggys Cove.