Children's book author and illustrator Ashley Spires says telling stories that give children the confidence to pursue their dreams is an especially rewarding part of the job. She will be touring ...

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Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana has greenlit “Millie Magnificent,” a new original CG animated preschool series inspired by Canadian author and illustrator Ashley Spires’ “The Most Magnificent Thing.” ...

These days it's very hard to love a mess. The cultural norm pushes us to be organized, efficient – to have a place for everything and have everything in its place. Frankencrayon is a beautiful, ...

MONTREAL — The maker movement that involves technology-based DIY projects using everyday materials gets considerable attention these days, probably because it’s such an obvious reaction to automation ...

Ashley Spires is a B.C. author and illustrator. Her Binky the Cat series, which began with Binky The Space Cat, introduces junior readers to the world of graphic novels. It received the 2011 Silver ...

Instead of the usual personal style method of photos, the 'camera-shy' Spires keeps a chronicle of her ensembles by sketching them. You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in ...

Children's book author and illustrator Ashley Spires says telling stories that give children the confidence to pursue their dreams is an especially rewarding part of the job. She will be touring ...