Kids Can Press recently announced the launch of CitizenKid, a collection of books for children ages eight to 12 that explains complex global issues and encourages young readers to become better global citizens. Launch parties were held in New York City on May 29 and in Toronto on June 11. (Photos courtesy of Mary Kapusta, Kids Can Press.)

Lisa Lyons, president of Kids Can, at the Toronto launch of CitizenKid.

Author Katie Smith Milway reads from her book One Hen.

If America Were a Village author David J. Smith and his wife Suzanne at the New York launch.
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