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Canadian Children’s Book Inspires 275 Calgary Students to Help Plant 73 Trees

Collage showing The Wish Trees book illustration, a Calgary student exploring an outdoor StoryWalk and children planting trees at Prince of Wales School.

The Wish Trees book comes to life through an interactive outdoor StoryWalk that connects children’s hopes with hands-on environmental action. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta, October 17, 2026 — What happens when a children’s book inspires an entire elementary school to turn its wishes for a better world into action? … Read more

Students in Newfoundland plant trees inspired by my Wish Trees book!

“Where wishes take root and grow into real change.” A heartfelt thank you to Principal Kelly Pevie at Jakeman All Grade for sharing photos from last week’s incredible tree planting event that kicked off with a reading of The Wish Trees! Nestled in the heart of Gros Morne National Park, … Read more