If You Can Dream, You Can Do It by the same authors was featured on School Library Journal Middle Grade Magic Both Colleen Nelson and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac are very prominent in the Winnipeg/Manitoba literacy scene If You Can Dream, You Can Do It was well reviewed by School Library Journal, Kirkus (which also featured the title), Booklist, Fuse 8, Quill & Quire, and more Features a table of contents glossary, foreword, index, and more Helps young people think outside the box to envision a dream career beyond the best-known jobs Includes full-color photos and illustrations Honors all different types of job education, including university, college, trade school, apprenticeship, specialized training, and self-directed learning The profiles were created through direct communication and interviews with individuals of different races, religions, abilities, and gender identities Includes smaller features on children and young adults who are already gaining experience Featured Canadians include: Faith Fundal is a Radio Host/Multimedia Journalist for CBC Manitoba''s Up to Speed. Originally born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Faith is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology Broadcast and Media Communications Journalism program. Jeannette Menzies is the ambassador from Canada to Iceland. Her education includes schooling from the University of Manitoba, and Trent University, and is now based in Ottawa, Canada. John Spray is a Private Investigator, originally from Indiana, and now based in Toronto, Canada. Lenna Charlie is Heavy Equipment Technician based in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Lenna is a member of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. Melissa Haney is anInukpilot fromQuebec.
She is noted for being the first female Inuk pilot withAir Inuitto reach the rank of captain. In 2017, the CanadianNinety-Ninesreleased a postage stamp in commemoration of her achievements. Quinlyn Haddon is a dual American/Canadian citizen and charter captain based in Marathon, Florida. Ace Rodriguez is a graduate of Mount Royal University and is fitness trainer/coach in Calgary, Alberta. David Fortin received his PhD at the University of Edinburgh and is an Architect and professor at the University of Waterloo and is based in Cambridge, Ontario. Jean Nault is a member of the missing persons unit and is a Forensic Artist in Edmonton, Alberta. Yue Shi began studying ballet at Liaoning Ballet School in Hebei, China, before attending the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Aspirant program and becoming the Principal Dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in 2021. Vilosanan Sivatharman was educated at Humber College and is the first Tamil class 1 Funeral Director in North America He is based in Markham, Ontario.
Vanessa Pakium grew up in Mauritius and was educated at Carleton University in Ottawa. Vanessa is now an Electrical Engineer with NAV Canada. Ryan Beardy was educated at the University of Winnipeg and is Cree/Saulteaux from Lake St. Martin First Nation Community. Ryan is an Advocate/mentor & community coordinator Other featured jobs include:Ranch owner / equine therapist Skydiving instructor Basketball coach / teacher Paleontologist Cave microbiologist Park ranger Travel company owner Psychologist Stand-up comedian / actress Cybersecurity analyst YouTube cntent creator / fomer LEGO designer Midwife.