http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2010/12/09/review-the-cutest-face/ - ramblings & advice from illustrator Heather Castles Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2010/12/09/review-the-cutest-face/#comment-879253 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:06:25 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2010/12/09/review-the-cutest-face/#comment-879253 [...] Since The Cutest Face  was published (June 2010), I have found that parents, teachers, scholars and children of all ages have responded very favourably to its message and approach. Dr. George Sefa Dei (2010), Equity Studies Professor at OISE, noted,“in no small measure, The Cutest Face helps to open up critical discussions to learn about each other and ourselves, and to maximize the benefits that come with having a diverse schooling community.” Similarly, best-selling juvenile fiction author Eric Walters (2010) described the book as, “beautifully illustrated, showing the richest of diversity that makes Canadian classes so special!” Further, ETFO president Sam Hammond (2011) stated, “ETFO proudly supports a climate of social justice in schools across the province and Rebecca’s book is an important contribution to that aim . . . The Cutest Face not only supports critical literacy, it places emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and equity—values that underpin Ontario schools.” The book is now in every location of Ontario’s largest childcare service provider, Peel Lunch and After School Program; it is part of 3 literacy programs of schools in Jamaica; it was featured at the 2010 Toronto Word on the Street Festival, it received local newspaper coverage; it was reviewed and blogged about internationally; it succeeded through the review process and was accepted into select Chapters locations; it won the 2011 Art and Culture Award from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario; and most recently it was recognized by the Mayor of Mississauga, the city where I teach (please see letter below). [...] […] Since The Cutest Face  was published (June 2010), I have found that parents, teachers, scholars and children of all ages have responded very favourably to its message and approach. Dr. George Sefa Dei (2010), Equity Studies Professor at OISE, noted,“in no small measure, The Cutest Face helps to open up critical discussions to learn about each other and ourselves, and to maximize the benefits that come with having a diverse schooling community.” Similarly, best-selling juvenile fiction author Eric Walters (2010) described the book as, “beautifully illustrated, showing the richest of diversity that makes Canadian classes so special!” Further, ETFO president Sam Hammond (2011) stated, “ETFO proudly supports a climate of social justice in schools across the province and Rebecca’s book is an important contribution to that aim . . . The Cutest Face not only supports critical literacy, it places emphasis on inclusion, diversity, and equity—values that underpin Ontario schools.” The book is now in every location of Ontario’s largest childcare service provider, Peel Lunch and After School Program; it is part of 3 literacy programs of schools in Jamaica; it was featured at the 2010 Toronto Word on the Street Festival, it received local newspaper coverage; it was reviewed and blogged about internationally; it succeeded through the review process and was accepted into select Chapters locations; it won the 2011 Art and Culture Award from the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario; and most recently it was recognized by the Mayor of Mississauga, the city where I teach (please see letter below). […]

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