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Second book in a new series of picture books by Healey and Fraser: Trailblazing Canadians Series Books in the series tell the life stories of captivating, unique, and diverse women in straightforward narratives for early readers. Part of a trend in children's literature to tell true stories and the lives of historic, innovative, and diverse people; similar to Little People, Big Dreams and Scholastic Canada Biography series. Contains a historical timeline, ideal for educational or classroom use. No other direct comp-this is the first children's picture book dedicated to Lilian Bland's life story. Market interest in historic female aviators; lots of children's books about Amelia Earhart. Themes & topics include overcoming adversity, bravery, breaking gender barriers, innovation, homesteading, artistic pursuit, and personal strength.

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As a mother with an eldest daughter who is a commercial pilot, I was delighted to learn about the life of Lillian Bland--the first woman to design, build, and fly her own plane--in the pages of this informative biography of this Canadian pioneer aviator! --Susan Hughes, Toronto-based author of many children's books, editor, writer, and story coach Haley Healey's latest book introduces readers to an incredibly brave, multi-talented woman who should be much better known. Lilian Bland's story will encourage and inspire kids--and adults --to follow their dreams, just as she did. --Elizabeth MacLeod, author of Meet Elsie MacGill and Meet Buffy Sainte-Marie Lilian Bland led a fascinating life that was anything but bland. A new challenge was what she loved best and she wouldn't let anything hold her back. Here is a fascinating introduction to her inspiring story. --Hugh Brewster, author of Unsinkable Lucile: How A Farm Girl Became The Queen of Fashion And Survived The Titanic

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Haley Healey is a high school counsellor, registered clinical counsellor, and the bestselling author of On Their Own Terms: True Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island, Flourishing and Free: More Stories of Trailblazing Women of Vancouver Island, and Her Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon. A self-proclaimed trailblazing woman herself, she has taught in isolated fly-in communities, guided whitewater canoe expeditions, and plays the violin. She has an avid interest in wild places and unconventional people. Kimiko Fraser is an illustrator and historian-in-training. She grew up constantly making—drawing, painting, knitting, sculpting, bookbinding, etc.—and has never learned how to stop. She is the illustrator of Her Courage Rises: 50 Trailblazing Women of British Columbia and the Yukon. She holds a bachelor of arts (honours History, major Visual Arts) from the University of Victoria. She works with many mediums to create her illustrations, including watercolour, digital, ink, and tea. Most of her work is inspired by her interest in plants, history, and folktales.

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