Devastated by the passing of Dean Cooke, who had been my literary agent from 1997 until his retirement in 2025. His impact on the book industry in Canada has been huge. For me personally, I don’t know how I would have survived as an author if it hadn’t been for his principled guidance. He didn’t represent many children’s authors but he loved my voice and he had a vision for my career. Every step of the way, he guided me through it. For his friendship, his guidance, his integrity, I am forever grateful.