More than Words: Navigating the Complex World of Communication

Maybe you’ve never thought about it, but you are constantly communicating, and with more than just words. Body language, hand gestures, facial expressions ― they all have a lot to say. Are you aware of the silent signals you may be sending? How do you read verbal and nonverbal cues from other people?

Through this illustrated book, you will learn how to communicate effectively ― virtually and in person ― with more confidence and fewer misunderstandings. You’ll learn about active listening, speaking skills, empathy, conflict resolution, critical thinking, and more!

Then you’ll put your newfound knowledge into practice through individual exercises and group activities that will help you master your communication superpowers!

Natalie Hyde is the author of both fiction and non-fiction for middle-grade and young adult readers. Her works include Saving Armpit, I Owe You One, and Cryptic Canada, and her books have received award nominations in both Canada and the US including the Rocky Mountain, Silver Birch, and Nutmeg Awards. She currently lives in Flamborough, Ontario.

Valerie Sherrard is an award-winning author of picture books and middle-grade and young adult novels. Her novel The Glory Wind won the Geoffrey Bilson and the Ann Connor Brimer Awards. Her works have been chosen as Silver Birch and Red Maple Award Honour Books, and garnered other readers’ choice award nominations including the MYRCA, the Hackmatack, and the Saskatchewan Willows. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, she now lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick.

David Jardine is an illustrator and YouTuber whose video series “Coffee Doodles” has been showcased on major news sites like Yahoo News and MSN. Jardine’s work has been nominated for the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award and Saskatchewan’s Willow Award. His has been exhibited at the Harbour Front Gallery, Rodman Hall Gallery, and the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre Gallery. He lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick.