Inspiring Kids Through Stories

Discover captivating stories by children's author Louise Bradford.

Biindigen/Welcome

Louise Bradford (photo, at left) is a children's author and proud member of Batchewana First Nation. Her most recent picture book, SAGE AND THE SNOWSHOE EXPRESS, illustrated by Maya McKibbin (right), and published by Kids Can Press, is inspired by the true life experiences of Indigenous mail carriers. Louise's great-great grandfather delivered mail by snowshoe and sled to remote communities throughout Northwestern Ontario.

REVIEWS

"Bradford’s story is an epic tale…. There isn’t a single detail [illustrator] McKibbin has overlooked, resulting in a book as beautifully stunning as it is grand. This is a work that belongs on every bookshelf." - Youth Services Bureau, starred review, September 2026

"Recommended for school and public libraries, and a delightful addition to any unit dealing with Canada, northern climates, First Nations and Indigenous Peoples, community, or the bond between fathers and daughters." - Maine Children and Young Adult Book Review, October 2026.

"Bradford’s text is well-paced, flows smoothly, and is full of action, with a variety of Anishinaabemowin words embedded throughout." - Canadian Children's Book Centre, September, 2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS!

CBC BOOKS: 30 Canadian books for younger kids that we are excited about in fall 2026 - https://www.cbc.ca/books/fall-book-preview-kids-2026-9.7290938

CBC RADIO UP NORTH: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-84-up-north/clip/16233687-new-childrens-book-inspired-authors-great-great-grandfather-anishinaabe

WINDSPEAKER NEWS: https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/snowshoe-mail-carriers-are-heroes-new-childrens-book

SAULT STAR: https://www.saultstar.com/arts-life/bradford-delivers-relatives-stories-to-young-readers/

BUY SAGE AND THE SNOWSHOE EXPRESS!

Strong Nations: https://www.strongnations.com/store/12736/sage-and-the-snowshoe-express

Goodminds.com https://www.goodminds.com/products/sage-and-the-snowshoe-express-sage-and-the-snowshoe-express-series-1-hc

Also available through:

Indigo

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Wade's Wiggly Antlers

In this charming picture book, author Louise Bradford has crafted a playful allegory for children about losing a first tooth. In addition, Wade's experience models a positive, inspiring approach to self-discovery, self-acceptance and dealing with developmental changes.