Website of author Jo Ann Yhard.

                 Check out the site for up-to-date information on Jo Ann and her books:
                     
                                                 Lost On Brier Island (New Release!)
and
The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines.
The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines hits the big time! Top 10 in Canada!
www.quillandquire.com
June 21, 2011 – Review by blogger Melissa at YA Bookshelf

“From the richly-drawn characters and psychologically
realistic behaviors to the well-defined setting and plot, Lost
On Brier Island
will reward readers looking for a contemporary
novel that deals with emotionally difficult issues in a
thoughtful and realistic way…Yhard develops her audience’s
trust in her understanding of teens and will likely become an
author that readers come back to repeatedly.”

http://www.yabookshelf.com/2011/06/lost-on-brier-island-by-joann-yhard/

 

June 19, 2011 – Review by freelance writer and editor Alison DeLory

“Lost on Brier Island , from Nova Scotia 's own Nimbus
Publishing, builds gradually to a suspenseful ending that is
somehow both imperfect yet just right. You'll know what I
mean when you're finished. This book will appeal equally to
the young and not-so-young adult reader, in which the kids
are treated as multi-dimensional, real people. Please read it
soon…”

 

http://alisondelory.com/blog/2011/6/17/lost-and-found-on-brier-island.html

 

June 6, 2011 – Fun interview with the ultra cool online magazine Sea and Be
Scene. Favourite places to go, shop and eat? It’s all here!

SeaAndBeScene.com
May 15, 2011 – Release of my new MG novel Lost on Brier Island! Watch
for news on the book launch and signings.

May 13, 2011 – Fun Q&A with online blogger Colleen at Lavender Lines.
April, 2011 – ABT review: Lost On Brier island. (Page 21)
April 11, 2011 – Enjoy this short video on gorgeous
Brier Island whale watching and the Bay of Fundy
– the setting for Lost on Brier Island
April 11, 2011 – My first guest blog post on fitting writing into your life at
wonderful blogger site, Writing Without the Drama.
Check it out!

Writing No Drama
October 11, 2010 –

Fun online interview with blogger Stacey

 

“…it’s no surprise her first book is a mystery and has quickly
become a home-grown favourite!

It was released south of the boarder in October 2010 and
is sure to become a favourite there too!”

 

Beyond the Book

October 4, 2010 –

The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines nominated for a CYBILS
award by Colleen (Lavender Lines), Sweet!   

 

The Cybils awards are given each year by bloggers for the
year's best children's and young adult titles.

 

Cybils Awards

September 26, 2010 –Word on the Street Festival Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Jo Ann Yhard reads from the National Children’s
Bestseller, The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines.

“The Word On The Street is open to everyone, especially
kids. Be entertained by music and readings; engage in
discussions and interviews with Canada's top authors; and
participate in crafts, face painting and other fun stuff.”

August 28, 2010 –BookSignings for The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines
12 pm– 2 pm Coles Halifax Shopping Centre
 3 pm – 5 pm Indigo, Sunnyside Mall, Bedford


July 27, 2010 –BreakfastTelevision Interview about
The Fossil Hunter of Sydney Mines


July 6, 2010 –Cape Breton Book Launch 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Join us at the
Cape Breton Fossil Centre
159 Legatto Street, Sydney Mines, Cape Breton.
Games, cake, punch, readings and signings by the author.
Plus you get to see the amazing fossils! A great event for
the family!

June 26, 2010 –Atlantic Author Day! Did you miss your chance for an
autographed book at the launch? Please join me at one of
the following book signings…
11am – 12 pm
Chapters/Indigo, Sunnyside Mall, Bedford
1pm – 2pm
Woozles, Birmingham Street, Halifax
3pm – 4pm
Box of Delights, Wolfville There are various
events and surprises throughout the day. Celebrate with
your favourite authors and bookstores!

June 3, 2010 -Book Launch - Wow! A sell-out! The book launch was an
amazing success. Thanks to everyone who attended. It was
packed! So sorry for those who weren't able to get a book.
Chapters said they never saw so many at a book launch...
ever! We broke a record! Thanks again for coming... you
made it more magical than I could have imagined!

June 3, 2010 –Book Launch Chapters Bayer’s Lake
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Book signing, reading, refreshments.
Fun for the family!

May 30, 2010 –Chronicle Herald Best Seller List Fossil Hunter moves up
a notch on the bestseller list!
thechronicleherald.ca

May 23, 2010 –Chronicle Herald Best Seller List Fossil Hunter is on the
bestseller list already! In the top 5 sales overall in NS,
and #2 in Children's Books!

May 14, 2010 –Fossil Hunter chosen for Battle of the Books at Woozles
Check it out!
www.woozles.com