Louise Bradford
June 23rd, 2026
Sage and the Snowshoe Express (Kids Can Press $21.99) follows a young girl who joins her father on a dogsled mail run between remote communities, only to face wolves, harsh weather and an approaching storm. Written by Louise Bradford and illustrated by Maya McKibbin, the picture book is intended for readers ages 4–8. A member of Batchewana First Nation, Louise Bradford was born and raised in Baawaating and now lives in Vancouver. Along with writing children’s books, she works as a speechwriter for the Government of Canada and her stories have also been produced by CBC Radio and CBC Television. Inspired by winter travel and northern landscapes, Sage and the Snowshoe Express celebrates courage, family and community while introducing young readers to an adventure rooted in Indigenous experiences and traditions. 9781525312960
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