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| | "ARTS « Visit insidehalton.com for more coverage Milton author wins four awards for children's book 'Zoom In, Zoom Out' ™ JULIE SLACK jslack@metroland.com Amy Leask is a philos- opher who likesto encour- age kids to think beyond the surface of things. One of her efforts, a softcover children's pic- ture book, has netted her four industry book awards. The Milton resident, who co-founded Enable Education with her hus- band Ben Zimmer, an on- line learning solutions company in town, is thrilled that her book Zoom In, Zoom Out, is gar- nering this much atten- tion because it's truly a book she feels strongly about - and not just be- cause she is the author. As a philosophy and English major, teaching kids to ask questions and think critically is what this book is all about. One of her employees - Octavian Ciubotariu - was the inspiration behind the book. A macro-photogra- pher, he often brought photos into work, and hung them near his desk. For instance, zooming in on araspberry, or a cac- tus, makes it difficult to / figure out what the actual . object it. That became the basis for her book. Hence, the book's title. She said it's a funtbook because adults have as "much fun reading it and guessing what the objects are, as children do. It's also available as an interactive ebook version, complete with voices, in- cluding Leask's eight- year-old daughter. "I write philosophy. books for kids, it helps with critical thinking and inquiry skills, along with gaming apps," she said. "As a philosopher, I'm al- ways encouraging kids to think beyond the surface of things." As such, she said "I'm really happy about the book." She's getting all kinds of great feedback from a variety of people, includ- ing librarians. Zoom In, Zoom Out won the International Book Award for Chil- dren's Non-fiction Soft- cover Picture Book, gar- nering a medal that the couple picked up in New York City; Reader Views Reviewer's Choice, ho- nourable mention; Inde- Julie Sldck/Metroland Milton resident and business owner Amy Leask has won four awards for a children's book:she wrote that challenges kids to see and think. pendent Publishers Award, bronze medal and Nautilus Awards, silver medal. Leask also loves that Financial solutions are around the corner. Suite 217 www.edwardjones.com Member -- Canadian Investor Protection Fund Brett J Strano, CFP®, FMA, CIWM Financial Advisor 330 Bronte Street South _ Milton, ON LOT 7X1 905-864-9969 Carlee Financial Advisor 310 Main Street East Suite 103 Milton, ON LOT 1P4 905-864-6959 Edward Jones MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING book was a collaborative effort. A former anima- tion intern, Jane Li is aiso the book's illustrator, while Zimmer is the editor and it was produced in whole bythe Milton com- pany. In fact, Enable Edu- cation was the 2017 Milton hamber of Commerce annual award winner, in the medium-sized busi ness category. Leask met her husband while studying in school, and they both became teachers and taught at the college level for more than a decade. They then got into the publishing in- dustry, opening Enable Education eight years ago. The business creates entertainment for the dig- ital space and the small screen, along with books, apps, and web content. The material sparks in- quiring minds and en- courages them to play and laugh their way through big questions, using a wide variety of innova- tive, engaging mass me- dia. They've moved around town a number of times, and because of grovith they're on the move again, this time terCduntry Heri- tage Park. To learn more, go to RedTKids.com, and a trailer for the book can be found " here: goo.gl/kEiWja. The book is available at am- azon.ca, and the ebook is available through the App store and Google Play. Specializing in Imports, Domestics, and Performance Transmissions ¢ Automatic & Standard * Imports & Domestic Cars * Trucks & 4X4'S « Clutches & Differentials * o Front Wheel Drive ® Front Axle Repairs * Guaranteed Service + Warranties * Free Towing Within 10km ¢ Classic Cars * Fleet Vehicles wn 905-878-8156 « 905-878-8157 7, \ BP y (2) ET Cnt 4 {olg)ig 85 Steeles Ave. E.. Unit #3, 4, 5 Milton (West of Hwy. 25) Mark woo'uojjeyapisul ansmission.com * www. miltontransmission.com