2019 Kayak Kids' Illustrated History Challenge Winners
Congratulations to Anne-Florence and Ella, the 2019 winners of the Kayak Kids’ Illustrated History Challenge. This year’s illustrated stories both focus on important moments from Canada’s past.
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Ella Čapek
Vancouver, British Columbia
Journey of a Lifetime — For a Country
In this story, Ella explores the life of the first black Canadian nurse — Marissa Scott.
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Anne-Florence Lafond
Blainville, Quebec
Anne-Florence shares the story of Irish immigrants coming to Canada to escape the famine.
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