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Award Winning Canadian Author of Adult, Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction.
Most Recent Book
The Limitless Sky
Trapped in a life she didn’t choose, Rook struggles to find meaning in her appointed role as an apprentice Keeper of ArHK. Even though her mam soothes her with legends of the Outside and her da assures her there are many interesting facts to discover in the Archives, Rook sees only endless years of tracking useless information. Then one day Rook discovers historic footage of the Chosen Ones arriving in ArHK, and she begins to realize her mam’s legends are more than bedtime stories. That’s when Rook begins her perilous and heartbreaking search for the limitless sky.
Reviews & Media
CM Magazine
The Limitless Sky Review
Kilbourne’s worldbuilding is strong. Highly Recommended.
READ MORE »The Globe and Mail
Safe Harbour Review
Five new young-adult books that grapple with the death and departure of loved ones.
READ MORE »Quill & Quire
Detached Review
Kilbourne’s writing is strong; the novel is engaging, easy to read, and flawlessly alternates between the voices of the three narrators.
READ MORE »The Brandon Sun
They Called Me Red Review
Kilbourne does not preach... she tells a heartbreaking story while informing her young adult audience. This book will inspire much discussion and should be shared in homes and classrooms.
READ PDF »Muskoka Magazine
Day of the Dog-tooth Violets Review
Kilbourne demonstrates a great understanding of and sensitivity to generational effects of family violence, adult illiteracy, racism and poverty in both novels.
READ PDF »CanLit for Little Canadians
The Limitless Sky Review
The Limitless Sky begins a new story for a future that may or may not be. And, as this is first book in the potential trilogy, it's a future I'm looking forward to reading about.
READ MORE »Independant Blogger
Detached Review
Christina Kilbourne's writing is blunt yet emotional. I felt a growing connection to Anna as she felt more and more detached from her world.
READ MORE »Booklist Online
They Called Me Red Review
This isn’t an easy book to read, but it’s an important one that may lead teens to a better understanding of global issues and human rights.
READ MORE »The Literary Word
The Roads of Go Home Lake Review
What could sound like a tragically depressing novel is actually far from it, thanks to the author's gift for balance. It was a great read and I will definitely be exploring more by this author.
READ MORE »The Globe and Mail
Dear Jo Review
Kilbourne's Dear Jo is an all too real account of the dangers that lurk inside internet chat rooms.
READ PDF »49th Shelf
Safe Harbour Review
These new books span everything from disability and difference to grief and homelessness – and so much in between. They're important books, and gripping reads.
READ MORE »CBC Books
Safe Harbour Review
10 books coming out in November we can't wait to read. From Canadian poetry to memoirs from around the world, here are the new releases we are excited about in November.
READ MORE »Kirkus
Detached Review
Absorbing. It’s a convincing and affecting narrative about depression, stressing the fact that it is not the sufferer’s fault.
READ MORE »Jane on Books
They Called Me Red Review
This is another outstanding work by the author of Dear Jo.
READ MORE »Muskoka Today
The Roads of Go Home Lake Review
Kilbourne is the only writer other than James Bartleman to write with authority on native life in Ontario.
READ PDF »EFTO Voice
Dear Jo Review
If it were up to me, this book would be mandatory reading for every kid with internet access. Highly recommended.
READ PDF »PSLA Literature Review
Safe Harbour Review
This book would be great for middle grade lit circles as it gives a lot of openings for discussion of what makes a good friend as well as mental health.
READ MORE »CBC Books
Safe Harbour Review
30 Canadian YA and middle-grade books to watch for this fall.
READ MORE »Quill & Quire
They Called Me Red Review
Told with compassion and delicacy, the novel centres on a boy who is changed forever after he’s sold into the global sex trade.
READ MORE »Resource Links
They Called Me Red Review
This novel is highly recommended. Christina Kilbourne writes on a topic that receives little attention in Y.A. literature.
READ PDF »School Libray Journal
Dear Jo Review
The novel has a strong message but it doesn’t interfere with the storytelling. Maxine is well developed with the unsure voice of a preteen.
READ PDF »The Literary Word
Dear Jo Review
This book is a must read for all children who use the internet, and their parents. The recommended age is 9+. This is one of the most important books I have read this year and has been included on my "books which belong on any bookcase" list.
READ MORE »Quill & Quire
Safe Harbour Review
Safe Harbour is beautifully constructed and written. Each revelation arises naturally and effortlessly, and Harbour’s voice feels realistic.
READ MORE »Publishers Weekly
Detached Review
Kilbourne (Dear Jo) thoughtfully addresses the topic of suicide through the story of Anna, a young artist who seems to have it all.
READ MORE »The Muskokan
They Called Me Red Review
Christina Kilbourne deserves high praise for writing about two of the worst types of criminal activity involving child abuse.
READ PDF »ForeWord
They Called Me Red Review
The storyline is handled tactfully; fear and circumstances of imprisonment are the main focuses. A question raised is whether one should fight or acquiesce in an apparently hopeless situation.
READ PDF »The Record
Dear Jo Review
Kilbourne brings us a riveting story of how dangerous the Internet can be. It's a book both parents and children should read - together.
READ PDF »Muskoka Today
Dear Jo Review
A must read for every tween girl. Buy one for your daughter, your granddaughter and your friend's daughter.
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