Jon-Erik Lappano
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THE LANGUAGE OF BIRDS: NEW PICTURE BOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!

 
 

Jon-Erik Lappano is a Canadian author of books for children

 
 
 

Curious books for a curious world.

 
She and the birds understood each other completely.
— The Language of Birds, 2025

 

He imagined he was a creature walking on the ocean floor.
— Martin and the River, 2022

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In early winter, Freya dreamed of the snow.
— Song for the Snow, 2021

 

 
As a child, Jon-Erik’s father once told him that if your sleeves are rolled up, it’s a sign you’re ready to work. He has rolled up his sleeves ever since.

As a child, Jon-Erik’s father once told him that if your sleeves are rolled up, it’s a sign you’re ready to work. He has rolled up his sleeves ever since.

About the author

Jon-Erik Lappano is a Governor General’s Literary Award-winning Canadian author of books for children. He stays up unreasonably late working on things, and at his age, he should really know better. He lives in Stratford, Ontario, in a wild old house occupied by his wonderful, patient wife, three lovely, lawless children, and an unseemly number of pets. Jon-Erik feels lucky to be permitted to reside there, and on occasion, he is even tolerated. He can usually be found crouched with his laptop in a corner of the house, drenched in dark-roast coffee, trying his very best to make sense of the world and his place within it. He welcomes any and all cash donations.

 

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In addition to writing books, Jon-Erik is a freelance creative producer who specializes in video production, creative communications and public relations. He has worked with a variety of clients across many sectors, with a focus on telling stories that promote positive environmental, social and cultural change.