Gander: The Town That Welcomed the World

On September 11, 2001, thousands of travellers were stranded far from home in a town called Gander, Newfoundland. They were strangers in a place most had never heard of before. Scared and confused, the travellers were not sure what to expect. Gander: The Town That Welcomed the World is a true story about a world that was hurting and a community that came together with kindness, compassion, and East Coast heart. With sparse text and painterly illustrations, Nikki Bergstresser and Reilly Fitzgerald thoughtfully capture and commemorate this 9/11 story for a new generation.

Key Selling Points
- Timely with the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
- Feel-good Canadian History story that we can be proud of (with all the turmoil that continues around the world, this story is a breath of fresh air!)
- Important world event told in a child-friendly way; a good tool for parents and educators to discuss this with children 6-9 but also middle-school aged children
- Historical notes and facts at the back for further exploration

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Plumleaf Press
Published: 06/03/2026
ISBN: 9781997872047
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.20h x 10.10w x 0.40d