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Jessica Scott Kerrin fonds File
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Yesterday's party : [manuscripts]

File includes six annotated drafts of "Yesterday's Party," the first story in Martin Bridge: On the Lookout! There is also correspondence between Jessica Scott Kerrin and Alison Hrabluik regarding the story's entry in the Writers Union of Canada competition, along with readers' comments.

Trophy : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten manuscript of "Trophy," which later became "Lightening Bolts," the second story in Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead! There are also notes, a plot outline and diagram.

The spotted dog last seen : [synopsis]

File contains multiple copies of the first draft of the synopsis dated from April 9 - September 15, 2012, including the chapter summary, possible series, and character's relationships of The Spotted Dog Last Seen. The documents are marked with handwritten annotations and edits.

Spyder : [manuscript]

File comprises a handwritten draft of the story published as "Spyder," the second story in Martin Bridge: Out of Orbit, as well as a concept outline, notes and a thematic plot diagram.

Smithereens : [manuscripts]

File includes ca. 40 largely undated annotated drafts of "Smithereens," the third story in Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff! Some drafts are interspersed with editorial correspondence and notes. Earlier manuscript drafts are titled "Rockets."

Rope : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten draft of "Rope," the second story in Martin Bridge: Onwards and Upwards! There is also an untitled chapter outline, several pages of notes and plot diagrams.

Riddles : [manuscripts]

File includes multiple (undated) annotated drafts of "Riddles," the first story in Martin Bridge: Ready for Takeoff! Some drafts are interspersed with correspondence and notes between Jessica Scott Kerrin and her Kids Can Press editor, Debbie Rogosin. Earlier drafts are titled "Jenny and Mrs. Phips" and are interspersed with readers' reports, correspondence between Kerrin and Kids Can Press, as well as a letter announcing the story's inclusion as a finalist in the Writers Union of Canada's fifth annual Writing for Children Competition.

Research materials on cemeteries and gravestones

File contains magazine articles, correspondence, and handwritten notes related to cemetery and gravestone studies compiled and created by Jessica Kerrin for writing mystery series for children. There is also a copy of the Cemetery Studies: A Guide for Teachers by Sean Rodman (November 1996), a printed copy of the Stories in Stone Patch Program at Mount Hope Cemetery (June 2004), and a photocopy of a few chapters of the book, Your Guide to Cemetery Research by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack (2002).

Relish : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten manuscript of "Relish," the first story in Martin Bridge: Blazing Ahead! There is also a plot outline and diagram and a printed instruction book for slime science.

Props : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten manuscript of "Props," the second story in Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm! There are also notes and a plot diagram.

Printed email correspondence between Jessica Kerrin and Sheila Barry regarding The Spotted Dog Last Seen

File contains primarily editorial feedback and personal correspondence with Sheila Barry, who left Kids Can Press in 2012 to join Groundwood Books as co-publisher. There is also production correspondence with various staff at Groundwood Books regarding promotional ideas, design, and copyedits, including Nan Froman, Kate McQuaid, Fred Horler, and Laura Meyer.

Polly : [manuscripts]

File includes three annotated drafts of "Polly," the third story in Martin Bridge: On the Lookout, as well as several earlier typed and handwritten drafts variously called "Chores," "Heaven" and "Watchword." There is also a draft submission letter and a page of judges' comments on the version titled "Heaven."

Notes and manuscripts about Martin Bridge and his cast of characters

File contains multiple drafts of biographical narratives about Martin Bridge, including one written in the first person ("A Tour of My Room, by Martin Bridge." There are also several pages of handwritten notes describing Martin's personal attributes and character traits and a spreadsheet outlining story concepts, characters, settings and details mentioned in Ready for Takeoff, On the Lookout and Sound the Alarm.

Moon eyes : [manuscript]

File contains a handwritten manuscript and one typed partial manuscript of "Moon Eyes," the first story in Martin Bridge: Sound the Alarm! There are also notes.
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