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May 8th , 2008
ABC NEW VOICES Award for The Softwire

March 12th , 2008
Sending A Wave Podcast

Feb 27th , 2008
Wands and Worlds reviews Betrayal on Orbis 2

Feb 14th , 2008
Great Reads & The Softwire

Feb 11th , 2008
Flamingnet Top Choice Award for The Softwire

Nov 14th , 2007
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy praises The Softwire

Nov 1st , 2007
Judyth Piazza chats with PJ Haarsma,

Oct 20th , 2007
Big Damn Zine and PJ

Sept 27th , 2007
The Signal podcast

Sept 23rd , 2007
SFX.com Interview

Aug 17th , 2007
Nathan, PJ and IGN
What Teachers and Librarians are saying about PJ and The Softwire.

"I couldn't believe it. The kids were reading The Softwire at recess! The whole school was talking about your presentation for days. Well done!"
Angie Fortunato, Elementary Teacher, Kateri Tekakwitha School - Markham, ON
"Even my most reluctant readers waited eagerly for the next chapter of The Softwire. It's really nice to have something that boys want to read."
Michelle Liske, Elementary teacher, Durham Region School Board
"Two groups of grade 5 to 8 students enthusiastically listened to and were spellbound by the stories of The Softwire as presented by PJ Haarsma. Students and teachers both commented as to how this was the best author visit they had ever experienced."
Terry Hrynyk Teacher-Librarian Glen Street P.S.Oshawa, ON
"The interactive multimedia presentation for The Softwire involved the sharing of the interactive games, video of the Rings of Orbis aliens, acting by the students, review of science, wonderful storytelling by the author and a sealed metal case containing an alien artifact. Even the most cynical intermediate students became enslaved as they sat silent mesmerized by the science of space and possibilities of imagination. "
Colleen McCarthy
Teacher Librarian Kateri Tekakwitha CES, York Catholic District School Board.
A big thank you for the awesome presentation...the kids are still talking about it!! Many are now reading your book and loving it.
Carrie Baran - Librarian - Laurentian Public School
 
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