Lana Button Books
Writer @Children\'s Book Author
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WORK HISTORY
Writer @Children\'s Book Author
Burlington, ON, CA
Stay My Baby (Orca, 2023)Percy\'s Perfect Friend (Pajama Press, 2023)Tayra\'s Not Talking (Kids Can Press, 2022) The Cow Said Boo!(Pajama Press, 2022) Parents Magazine Approved, TD Summer Reads SelectionTough Like Mum (Tundra Books, 2021) Winner, Crystal Kite Award, CCBC Best Book, Favourite BookWhat if Bunny\'s Not a Bully?(Kids Can Press, 2020) shortlisted Jean Throop Book AwardRaj\'s Rule (For the Bathroom at School)(Owlkids, 2020) OLA Best Bet, honourable mention, CCBC Best BookMy Teacher\'s Not Here!(Kids Can Press, 2018) shortlisted Jean Throop Book AwardWillow\'s Smile (Kids Can Press, 2016)Willow Finds a Way (Kids Can Press, 2013) Blue Spruce Award Finalist, Publisher\'s Weekly\'s Anti-bullying Book, Canadian Children\'s Book Centre\'s Pink Shirt BookWillow\'s Whispers (Kids Can Press, 2010) Blue Spruce Award Finalist, Shining Willow Award Finalist, Bank Street Book, IBBY Outstanding Book for Children with Special Needs
EDUCATION
Concordia University
Theatre/Theater
New Brunswick Community College
Early Childhood Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA
ABOUT LANA BUTTON BOOKS
Award-winning author of books for children that boost social-emotional literacy. A creative and energetic presenter, Lana inspires thousands of children across Canada with presentations on bullying awareness, resilience, empathy and inclusion. Lana is an early childhood educator with more than 30 years of classroom experience. She presents in schools, festivals and literary events. Lana\'s books have been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and the Globe and Mail. Her books have been featured in CCBC Best Bets and Best Books of the Year. She has been recognized by The Blue Spruce Award, The Shining Willow Award, The Jean Throope IODE Award, Bank Street Book and SCBWI Crystal Kite Award.
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