Thank you to the Canadian Children's Book Centre for including my latest novel, OCULUM ECHO, in their Best Books for Kids & Teens, Spring 2023!

That's a really lovely surprise, and means a lot to be recognized in this way. OCULUM ECHO is the sequel to my middle-grade dystopia, OCULUM (DCB, 2018) and deals with themes of climate crisis, pandemic, inequity, and war. While these are serious issues, the book builds on the humour and kindness of the characters established in book one, and is an age-appropriate journey through a future world where kids make changes for the better.

OCULUM ECHO got a 5-star review from CM Magazine, which are pretty rare these days! Thank you to them, too.

For links and more information on the CCBC Best Books and OCULUM ECHO, visit my other blog: https://phdowding.blogspot.com/2023/0...