Category: Free Inquiry

Throughout my inquiry project, I have researched, reflected, and explored new creative pursuits to develop my children’s book. What started as a general curiosity about female representation in sport evolved into a purposeful, research-informed project centred on a meaningful message: All girls belong in sport. This is a message that, due to my upbringing and…

I feel like I am now at a point in my children’s book where I know my target audience, I have identified the key message of my book, I have a solid storyline, and I know the direction I want to go with my illustrations. The next step is seeking feedback from experienced teachers who…

Ideally, for my children’s book, I would like to create my own illustrations. However, right now I do not think I have the time or resources to do that as I prepare for my first teaching practicum! I am proud of the book I have created so far, and would like to use my own…

I already have a strong starting point for my main character in my picture book. I have established a clear plot and a driving emotional turmoil that propels the story forward. The main character has a clear desire (to play rugby), a challenge/obstacle (fear of being ignored and left out), emotional turmoil (a need to…

For the next step in my journey to create a children’s book, I began forming my storyline. I took the information I wrote out in my brainstorming session and started shaping it into a more detailed outline, filling in the gaps in my story and identifying areas I needed to change.  The two key elements…

The next step of my inquiry journey primarily involves planning and action towards my end goal. I started diving into the specifics of creating my own children’s book and the steps I need to take to create the finished product. I found it a bit intimidating and overwhelming, and I was not quite sure where…

To begin my inquiry, I wanted to examine what messages current children’s books are conveying to their young readers. Although children’s books related to rugby are commonly marketed as neutral, they often convey a hierarchy of belonging. This raised an important question for me: Who is the default athlete in children’s literature, and who needs…

For my inquiry project, I am interested in exploring why the representation of female athletes in children’s literature is important. As part of my inquiry project, I aim to create a children’s book about female rugby athletes that challenges gender stereotypes in sport. “Children’s first contact with media and culture often comes from books they…