352 ratings | 45 reviews | avg rating:4.28

Jill’s Year In Books

Jill’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Jill’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Jill’s 2025 Year in Books

Jill Bryant’s Followers (4)

Jill’s Bookshelves

to-read (0)
currently-reading (0)
read (374)
did-not-finish (0)
adult-fiction (26)
anti-black-racism (11)
anti-racism (4)
arctic-exploration (6)
can-lit-adult (115)
classics (2)
See all bookshelves »

Jill’s Friends (84)

Shelly Sanders

322 books | 293 friends

Kate Hilton

304 books | 1,819 friends

Karen

405 books | 158 friends

House of Anansi and Groundwood Books

1,828 books | 1,292 friends

Susan

2,513 books | 191 friends

Dimitra

440 books | 22 friends

Catherine Nichols

488 books | 55 friends

Johanna Hansen

85 books | 7 friends

More friends…

Jill Bryant

Goodreads Author

Born

Toronto, Canada

Website

http://www.jillbryant.ca

Genre

Children's, Nonfiction, Biography

Member Since

November 2012

edit data

Jill Bryant is a Canadian writer who specializes in children’s non-fiction. Born in Toronto, Jill grew up in Elora and Eden Mills, Ontario. She is the author of Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs, Dazzling Women Designers, Amazing Women Athletes, Backyard Circus, and others. Jill also works as a freelance editor for many educational publishers. She used to be a regular contributor to Know magazine and was the manager editor for several months before its closure. Jill adores children's books and has written over 40 BFYP reviews for Quill & Quire. Swimming, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and traveling are her favourite recreational activities. Jill has lived in Japan, the U.S., England, and Germany. She now makes her home in historic Kingston, ...more

43 posts
Jill Bryant's Blog

New Book — The Power of Wind

It’s been exciting opening packages lately! I received my author copies of The Power of Wind, published by Nelson Cengage...
Read More »

View more on Jill Bryant's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on May 01, 2016 13:57

View all 43 posts »

Combine Editions
Jill Bryant’s books

Average rating: 4.0 · 33 ratings · 6 reviews · 30 distinct works

	Making Shadow Puppets by Jill Bryant (Goodreads Author), Catherine Heard, Laura Watson (Illustrator) 3.46 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2002 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs (Women's Hall Of Fame Series 2013, 19) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Backyard Circus really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2006 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dazzling Women Designers (Women's Hall Of Fame Series 2010, 16) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Amazing Women Athletes (Women's Hall Of Fame Series 2001, 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2002 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Power of Wind: Leveled Reader Ruby Level 28 the Power of Wind it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Wagon Train really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2003	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dazzling Women Designers (Women's Hall Of Fame Series Book 16) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs (Women's Hall of Fame Series Book 19) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Medical Inventions: The Best of Health liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Jill Bryant…

rss
Jill’s Recent Updates

Jill rated a book really liked it Fledgling (The Keeper's Records of Revolution #1) by S.K. Ali (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 04, 2026 05:51PM · like
Jill rated a book liked it The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 01, 2026 08:31AM · like
Jill rated a book liked it For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 01, 2026 08:29AM · like
Jill rated a book really liked it Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities: A Heartfelt Fantasy About Life, Death, and Supernatural Powers for Kids (Ages 8-12) by Casey Lyall (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 01, 2026 08:27AM · like
Jill rated a book it was amazing The Go-Between by Jennifer Maruno (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
An important Japanese-Canadian story, beautifully told, authentic, and well-researched. Canada needs more historical fiction novels for middle grade readers!
Mar 24, 2026 03:57PM · like · see review
Jill rated a book really liked it A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Hiking, blisters, callouses, the wilderness--plus the cast of complex young people, including Indigenous, body positive, and disabled perspectives--were big wins in keeping the story engaging and authentic. There is so much to love about this novel!
Mar 23, 2026 09:04AM · like · see review
Jill rated a book it was amazing Maya Plays the Part by Calyssa Erb (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I loved the voice that author Calyssa Erb used for Maya, the main character. It's consistent, authentic, and endearing. ...more
Mar 02, 2026 03:14PM · like · see review
Jill rated a book liked it For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Mar 02, 2026 03:11PM · like
Jill rated a book really liked it And Then There Was Us by Kern Carter (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The deep emotional arc in the central character, Coe, was masterfully executed.
Feb 21, 2026 10:36AM · like · see review
Jill rated a book really liked it And Then There Was Us by Kern Carter (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The deep emotional arc in the central character, Coe, was masterfully executed.
Feb 21, 2026 10:28AM · like · see review

More of Jill's books…

Quotes by Jill Bryant (?)

“A well-dressed, self-assured business executive steps into a quiet corner of the conference room, crowded with people. Everyone there is aware of her presence. She's dark-haired, petite, and alluring. She is quick to smile, and when she does, her whole face lights up. Her enthusiasm is infectious. Young men and women nod as they pass by, briefly breaking off their conversations with colleagues. The executive looks down at her compact electronic device and quickly texts: "Smile. Talk into the mic. Good luck.”
― Jill Bryant, Phenomenal Female Entrepreneurs

tags: biographies, business-leaders, inspirational, middle-school, phenomenal-female-entrepreneurs, sheryl-sandberg, strong-role-models-for-girls

5 likes