I recently attended a lovely weekend afternoon tea hosted by the Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable. It was the annual gathering to announce the Sheila Barry Best Canadian Picturebook of the Year Award. Congratulations to Sydney Smith for Do You Remember? published by Groundwood Books.

The late Sheila Barry, who was my wonderful long-time editor and publisher, was a gem! I think she would be so pleased by Sydney’s win. I remember her thinking, as he started out, that he was such a gifted artist and she was thrilled to publish his work.

This charming illustration is by Kathryn Shoemaker, who works tirelessly to organize all the events for the Roundtable organization. Tea anyone? And she makes the room look beautiful every time! Thank you to her and all who are involved.