(Photo: submitted by Petitcodiac Riverkeeper)
Cindy Roy was chosen this year for her book in the Féeli Tout series; À la rescousse de la rivière.
It encourages people to take care of the river, through the story of a clean-up operation for the Petitcodiac River shoreline.
“I am truly touched and honored to receive this award. The Chocolate River is part of the Féeli Tout universe, yes. But it is first and foremost the engine of my inspiration. I always
have good ideas when I come for a walk by the river. And this has been the case for quite some time now,” Roy says.
The River award is presented to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the protection, promotion and restoration of the Petitcodiac River system.
Cindy Roy is a storyteller, children’s author, educational consultant and elementary school teacher who has been working with young children for nearly 22 years.
“It is with great pleasure that we award this year’s Petitcodiac River Prize to Cindy Roy for her exceptional children’s book series that takes place around the Petitcodiac River. Through
her work she is encouraging the next generation of stewards for our watershed, highlighting the importance and value that the Petitcodiac River has for our community,” Krysta Cowling, Interim director- Sentinelles Petitcodiac Riverkeeper adds.
