Curious books for a curious world.
“She and the birds understood each other completely.”
Readings & Presentations
School visits, readings, educational workshops, and keynotes designed to spark wonder, creativity, and connection.
“His presence sparked something powerful in students—a sense of wonder, possibility, and the belief that their own voices matter.”
—Ms. G.L., Grade 2 Teacher
“He imagined he was a creature walking on the ocean floor.”
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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.
“In early winter, Freya dreamed of the snow. ”
