The First Volume of Pétronille inc. Among Finalists for Hackmatack Award

Bave de crapaud bio, the first volume in the Pétronille inc. series written by Annie Bacon and illustrated by Boum, is a finalist for the 2021 Hackmatack – Children’s Choice Book Award in the “French Fiction” category. The Hackmatack Award is a program designed to promote the creation of Canadian fiction and nonfiction books intended for young readers in grades four to six.

For several years, thousands of children in Atlantic Canada have participated in the French section of the program through schools, libraries and community groups. The winning book will be announced in spring 2021.