Award Winning Canadian Author of Adult, Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction.

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40 days in hicksville book

Most Recent Book

40 Days in Hicksville

Kate doesn’t want to spend one minute in the “Hicksville” her mother moved them to, much less the entire year she’s stuck here in the decaying house they inherited from her grandparents. She misses her boyfriend and sneaking out at night to make urban exploration videos for her growing YouTube channel.

Reviews & Media

CM Magazine

The Limitless Sky Review

Kilbourne’s worldbuilding is strong. Highly Recommended.

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The Globe and Mail

Safe Harbour Review

Five new young-adult books that grapple with the death and departure of loved ones.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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St Croix Courier

Dear Jo Review

Book teaches students about internet dangers.

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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.

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Kirkus

Safe Harbour Review

An intriguing story with broad appeal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Calgary Herald

The Limitless Sky Review

This compelling apocalyptic adventure blends two dystopian realms and will leave readers anxiously wanting more.

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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.

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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.

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Kirkus

Detached Review

Absorbing. It’s a convincing and affecting narrative about depression, stressing the fact that it is not the sufferer’s fault.

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Jane on Books

They Called Me Red Review

This is another outstanding work by the author of Dear Jo.

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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.

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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.

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YA Dude Books

The Limitless Sky Review

The book nicely shows how regardless of advances in science and knowledge, we can and must always be open to learning from one another, and we only hurt ourselves when we withhold trust and knowledge.

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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.

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CBC Books

Safe Harbour Review

30 Canadian YA and middle-grade books to watch for this fall.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Muskoka Style

The Limitless Sky Review

Kilbourne has created a story that weaves a large cosmos issue such as an environmental crisis with a much more intimate concern of escaping one’s situation for something bigger—hope.

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Quill & Quire

Safe Harbour Review

Safe Harbour is beautifully constructed and written. Each revelation arises naturally and effortlessly, and Harbour’s voice feels realistic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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