Kit Pearson gets the Woodcock

“One of BC’s outstanding kidlit/YA authors, Kit Pearson (at right) is the recipient of the 32nd George Woodcock Award, only the second writer for children to get it.FULL STORY

 

Rebecca Wood Barrett

November 15th, 2024

Henry’s summer at mountain bike camp takes an unexpected turn when the head counselor, Shifty, prioritizes construction work over outdoor fun in Rebecca Wood Barrett’s My Summer Camp Has Mega Sloths (Orca $14.95) for ages 9-12, due out in May 2025. Frustrated, Henry’s luck changes when he reunites with his extinct bear friend, Yarp, and discovers Ice Age-era mega sloths mistaken for lake monsters. Just as things start to improve, a forest fire threatens the camp. With Shifty missing, Henry, the campers, and their prehistoric companions must work together to escape danger. Illustrated by Jaimie MacGibbon. ‎ 9781459837553

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