We Have a Winner - The Water Walker contest!
I'm very excited to announce that Del Murton, Grade 4/5 teacher at Herb Campbell PS in Ingleside Ontario is the winner of Listen & Learn's first contest! Del sent in an entry and answered correctly that the illustrator of The Water Walker is Joanne Robertson.
The signed copy of The Water Walker from Second Story Press has been sent her way!
I'm so excited for her students to learn about the work of Grandmother Josephine Mandamin!
A huge thank you to the amazing author and illustrator Joanne Robertson for making this happen!
If you are hoping to purchase The Water Walker - check out Goodminds.com and other local sellers. Thanks for all who entered!
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