Broken Crayons

by Patsy Dingwell, illustrated by Marla Lesage

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When Ms. Gillis, a preservice teacher on Prince Edward Island, decides to complete her International Teaching Practicum in Kenya, sponsored by Farmers Helping Farmers, she is very excited. She can't wait to start her adventure in the warm African sun, leaving behind cold February days in Canada and (as she comes to learn) a well-stocked Island classroom. She is eager to share her newly-acquired teaching skills with the children in Kenya. She arrives laden with gifts and school supplies from friends on PEI. As she distributes a gift of crayons to her students, she soon realizes that she is the one who has the most to learn. Broken Crayons is a delightful story written for school age children. It is based on a true story that never grows old and one which carries a message for all, no matter your age.

About the Authors

Patsy Dingwell lives with her husband Rodney on their family farm in Marie, PEI. When she is not reading, writing or travelling, she likes to help with the potato harvest. It was during this time when Freda the Fry came to be. Realizing that many are now disconnected from farming practices, she could not resist creating the story of how potatoes become fries!

As a mom, grandmother and retired education assistant, she would love to get the story of PEI potatoes into the hands of children who do not have a chance for first-hand farming experiences. This is her second book.

Marla Lesage is an artist, illustrator, writer, and dreamer. She lives in New Brunswick with her favourite scallywags and several fish. Her first book, Pirate, Year Round, was published in 2019. She is the illustrator of Broken Crayons, written by Patsy Dingwell and The Lonely Little Lighthouse, written by Lana Shupe.

Contributor Notes

Patsy Dingwell lives with her husband Rodney on their farm in Marie, PEI. They have four sons. Her grandchildren are often the audience for her life-long love of storytelling. A retired special education assistant, she now makes time to write and travel. Her favourite destination is Kenya, having visited three times. As a long time member of Farmers Helping Farmers she founded the School Twinning Project and is proud to relate stories of this Island NGO. This is her first book.

Marla Lesage is an artist, illustrator, writer, and dreamer. She lives in New Brunswick with her favourite scallywags and several fish. Her first book, Pirate, Year Round, was published in 2019. Farmers Helping Farmers is a not for profit organization which helps build sustainable agriculture communities in Kenya. Volunteers have carried out development projects with farm women's groups and schools.

Age:: 4 to 8
Grade:: p to 3

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