Bookstores, libraries, and schools across North America hold events where kids celebrate the self-assured Elizabeth and everything they have in common.

The book, and all it stands for, is celebrated each year during Paper Bag Princess Week, leading up to Paper Bag Princess Day. By outwitting a ferocious dragon and showing us how to be fearless and brave, we’re inspired to become our own heroes and change the world-one dragon at a time. Its iconic heroine-the spunky, witty, and resourceful Elizabeth-has inspired countless kids and the adults in their lives. It has sold over 7 million copies, been reprinted over 100 times, and been translated into over 20 languages. The Paper Bag Princess was published in 1980 and has gone on to join the canon of outstanding picture books for youth. Purported to be one of Canada’s largest feature film deals to Hollywood, Robert Munsch confirms that “I is going to be a movie! Yes, Yes, Yes!” The deal was brokered by Janine Cheeseman of Aurora Artists.

Partners in the option are WildBrain who hold animation rights to the title. Elizabeth Banks and Margot Robbie are producing for the studio with Banks slated to direct the feature film. Get Published: The Writing for Children KitįOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2021: Annick Press is thrilled to announce that The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, has been optioned by Universal Pictures as a live-action motion picture.Bibliovideo: Canadian Kids’ Books on YouTube.How You Can Help the CCBC – A resource for educators.Donate to the David Booth Children’s and Youth Poetry Award.Donate to the Jean Little First Novel Award.Donate to Canadian Children’s Book Week.CCBC Articles of Continuance and By-laws.

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