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Takaya's Journey

Hardback

Main Details

Title Takaya's Journey
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Cheryl Alexander
By (author) Jenaya Copithorne
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 209,Width 215
ISBN/Barcode 9781771604895
ClassificationsDewey:599.773
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations colour photographs throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Rocky Mountain Books
Imprint Rocky Mountain Books
Publication Date 17 June 2021
Publication Country Canada

Description

Key Selling Points The documentary on Takaya has been broadcast internationally and has been nominated for numerous awards. Interest in wolves - coastal wolves in particular - remains high. Cheryl Alexander is very active online and fields questions constantly from children and adults alike about Takaya and the life that he lived. This photo-based picture book features images of Takaya and the island where he lived, showing a wide array of animals, plants, and colours. Media Canada's Homeschool Guide Canadian Children's Book News Canadian Teacher Magazine CanLit Books for Kids + Teens Child MODE Natural Child Magazine Resource Links Canadian Children's Book Centre Island Parent 49 th Shelf 49 th Shelf Teachers 49 th Shelf Kids Canadian Children's Book News CBC Victoria Quill + Quire Read Local BC Times Colonist Marketing + Promo Regional and subject-specific print features, excerpts, review coverage, broadcast and television interviews Outreach to subject-specific organizations, markets, and festivals Blogger outreach, online ads, and social media campaigns Outreach to travel and tourism organizations Excerpts available Electronic ARCs Electronic blads Marketing + Promo Deliverables Electronic blad / sampler Electronic ARC Video interview Online banner Press release Podcast

Author Biography

Cheryl Alexander is a conservation photographer working worldwide to ensure protection of wilderness and wildlife. Through visual documentation and storytelling, she hopes to inspire passion and action that will protect the imperilled wild in our world for future generations. She has been studying and documenting Takaya's life on both Discovery and Chatham islands for years. Cheryl's film about this remarkable animal, Takaya: Lone Wolf, has been broadcast on CBC and the BBC to great acclaim and will be touring various film festivals throughout 2020 and 2021. Cheryl's other books about Takaya published by RMB include Takaya: Lone Wolf, Good Morning, Takaya, and Takaya's Journey. Follow Cheryl on Instagram @takayalonewolf and @cherwildawake or visit her website at wildawake.com. Cheryl lives in Victoria, BC. Jenaya Copithorne has loved to read and write stories and poetry ever since she can remember. When she was seven years old, she wrote and illustrated her first book, Where is Sock?, as a present for her baby sister. Her short stories and poems have been published in provincial and national anthologies, including Overture, Cloud Carnival, and Gems of British Columbia. She is inspired by the beauty and mysteries of nature and enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time near the ocean. In September 2021, she will begin studying law at the University of Toronto. She hopes to build a career in environmental law, so that she can keep reading, writing, and working to protect wild spaces and creatures like Takaya.