Inspired by the idea of teaching very young children how to maintain social distance, I Make Space evolved into a way of demonstrating the concept of personal space and how to recognize their own needs and the needs of othersβbecause everyone needs space sometimes, even the people that love us the most. Written by award-winning author Sara Cassidy and illustrated by the talented Jimmy Tigani, this is a thoughtful book that you are going to want to make space on your baby's bookshelf for.
Sara Cassidyβs childrenβs books include finalists for the Governor Generalβs Literary Award in Young Peopleβs Literature, Chocolate Lily Award, City of Victoria Childrenβs Book Prize, Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Childrenβs Book Award and the TD Canadian Childrenβs Literature Award. Her early novel Genius Jolene won a BC Book Prize. Her most recent book for young readers is Star Sailor, The Story of Words. She also writes for adults. Sara lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and visits France often.
After years of working as a designer in marketing for companies like Air Canada, CAE and Bombardier, Jimmy Tigani decided to take the leap into professional freelance illustration, a career which has always been his first love. Jimmy was initially trained as a traditional artist but continues to evolve and immerse himself in new mediums like 3D modeling. Jimmy lives in Montreal.