Good Boy Timmy

Eric Walters began writing in 1993 as a way to entice his grade five students into becoming more interested in reading and writing. Walters has now published over 120 novels and picture books. His works have become bestsellers, been translated into sixteen languages, and won over one hundred awards, including ten Forest of Reading awards and the 2020 Governor General’s Literary Award. He conceived of the I Read Canadian Day and is a tireless presenter, speaking to over 100,000 students per year across North America. In 2014, Walters was named a Member of The Order of Canada. He lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his wife, Anita, and they have three grown children – Christina, Nicholas, and Julia – and six grandchildren. Eugenie Fernandes is a prolific author-illustrator with over 120 picture books to her name. Born on Long Island, Eugenie graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her paintings from the books Earth Magic and One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference are on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art. Earth Magic was also shortlisted for Canada’s Governor General’s Literary Award for Illustration. She currently lives in southern Ontario.