This book was written for children to stress the importance of being able to choose who gets to hug or touch them and being able to say NO if they don't want to be hugged or touched.
Magic, monsters, and mystery books for kids aged 7 and up.
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Lee Edward Födi is an author, illustrator, and specialized arts educator—or, as he likes to think of himself, a daydreaming expert.
He is the author and illustrator of the five-book series, The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, which include The Box of Whispers, The Door to Unger, The Shard from Greeve, The Crack in Kazah, and The Search for Arazeen.
His new series, Zoone, is being published by HarperCollins Children's Books, starting with The Secret of Zoone in March 2019.
Lee has also illustrated several picture books for other authors, including The Chocolatier's Apprentice (a national bestseller) and I'll Follow the Moon. In 2016, he was the official illustrator for the Summer Reading Club program that was featured at libraries throughout British Columbia, Canada.
Lee is an engaging public speaker, specializing in presentations and workshops for elementary-aged children. He has taught programs in Canada, the United States, England, South Korea, and Thailand. In addition, he is a co-founder of The Creative Writing for Children Society (CWC), a Vancouver-based not-for-profit program in which children's authors, illustrators, and performers help kids publish their own books.
Lee studied at the University of British Columbia and has a degree in English Literature and a diploma in Fine Arts. He is a member of several organizations dedicated to children's literature, including the Writers' Union of Canada and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC), and is an executive board member of the Children’s Writers & Illustrators of British Columbia (CWILL).
Lee lives in Vancouver with his wife, son, and unhelpful cat.
Accomplishments
2012: WINNER, Best Children's Book of the Year, Reader Views Literary Awards - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"
2012: WINNER, GOLD RECIPIENT, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book in the category of Fantasy, Myths, and Legends - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"
2011: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"
2010: Best Book for Kids and Teens 2010, Canadian Children's Book Centre - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve"
2009: GOLD RECIPIENT, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book in the category of Fantasy, Myths, and Legends - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"
2007: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve"
2008: FINALIST, children's fiction, USA Book News - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"
2008: HONOURABLE MENTION, Hollywood Book Festival (best book worthy of greater attention from the film, TV and multimedia industries) - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"
2007: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"
2007: WINNER, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book, ages 8 & up - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"
2007: Finalist, Mom's Choice Award for outstanding Environmental book - "I'll Follow the Moon"
2006-2007: Third Place, Chocolate Lily Nominee for Outstanding Picture Book - "I'll Follow the Moon"
2007: Surrey Book of the Year Nominee - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"
2007: Canadian Toy Testing Council, Recommended Book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"
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