Elizabeth Stewart writes for film, television, and the internet. Her novel, The Lynching of Louie Sam, received much acclaim, including the International Reading Association's Notable Books for a Global Society 2013 award. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Apt to start conversations which are less than comfortable. Apt to raise consciousness, and awareness. Well worth reading as a social studies companion, or for entertainment, and guaranteed to open up real conversation on what to do and how to be in the consumer sense. (Tanita Davis Finding Wonderland 2014-04-04)
Artfully blending psychological insights with global politics and business ethics, Stewart demonstrates the interconnectedness of the global economy with elegant prose and page-turning cliffhangers. (Karen Doerksen Readerly, National Reading Campaign 2014-03-13)
The patient reader is rewarded with a philosophical ending as Stewart masterfully weaves all the threads together to form a common tale of resilience, courage, and hope. (Didier Gondola Africa Access Review 2014-06-14)
In this compelling story of injustice, the lives of three 15-year-old girls on three continents are wound together with the issue of how cell phones are made.... The main characters of Laiping, Sylvie and Fiona are all fascinating and realistic... Secondary characters, like Kai, the workers' rights advocate, Fiona's father and Laiping's friend Fen, are compelling in their own way and provide depth to the stories... The dialogue is particularly well done with the voice of each girl coming through clearly.... The message that an ordinary teen like Fiona can use the Internet and her father to influence world events will not be lost on the intended reader. The themes of sexual assault, worker's rights, war, bullying and refugee life will resonate with both boys and girls. Recommended. (Joan Marshall CM Reviews 2014-05-09)
Stewart has done an excellent job in presenting the stories of the three girls in a way that the reader will learn about and hopefully seek more info to act on issues presented in this book... will appeal to people interested in worldwide social justice issues. (Alison Edwards Resource Links)