The War of the Desks, Marie-Andrée Arsenault, Quebec America
The War of the Desks, by Marie-Andrée Arsenault, herself a teacher, invites us on the school benches, in these classes deserted by teachers on sick leave and animated by substitutes who are struggling to fulfill their mandate. Carried by the sensitive and poetic pen of the author, this story puts in place the importance of these dedicated teachers, while giving pride of place to yoga at school. To be published on January 25, by Quebec America. (From 9 years old)
Sudie, text by Sara Flanigan and illustrations by Pierre Pratt, D’eux
On the eve of their sixth anniversary, D’eux editions are launching into the novel. Marie Fradette will indeed direct a new collection of novels, which will publish two titles in March, among which Sudie, by Sara Flanigan. In 1940s Georgia, a young narrator recounts a tender friendship that will bring buried tensions to light. Pierre Pratt will lend his pencils and all his talent to illustrate this moving story. To be released March 22. (From 13 years old)
Nina and Milo. Fishing day, Marianne Dubuc, Album editions
Marianne Dubuc no longer needs an introduction, but do you know Nina and Milo? The protagonists of his new book dreaded a day of quiet happiness, but an ugly surprise awaited them. While her friend is carried away by the wind, Nina finds herself alone. What will she do to find him? The answer is up to the reader! Nina and Milo. fishing day is an adventure in which you are the hero. To be published on January 18, by Album editions. (from 4 years old)
Through the windows, Marion Arbona, 400 blows
Curfew, confinement and isolation: these are all situations that have forced us to observe the theater of days through the square of our windows. through the windows, by Marion Arbona, invites us behind the scenes. For the occasion, a little girl comes home from school and observes, through the opening of the windows on her way, the universes that are offered to her. An incursion into an imaginary that overflows from the flatness of our walls. To be published on March 29, at 400 blows. (From 5 years)
Mina and her beast, Caroline Merola, The short scale
Who owns these footprints in the snow? In Mina and her beast, by Caroline Merola, Mina is convinced that the huge steps she discovered in the woods behind her house belong to an unknown creature. In the footsteps of this mystery, the young Mina will discover a beast that will make her aware of the imprint of humanity on the environment. To be published on March 16, at La courte scale. (From the age of 8)