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As the daughter of Toronto-based makeup artist Misty Fox, 8-year-old Violet Keeler Fox is no stranger to life in the fashion lane. Here the third grader shares her favourite picks for back-to-school carryalls for gamers, artists and Minion-lovers alike.

Survey backpack

“This backpack is very neutral and has beachy, sunset colours. I can stick lots of buttons to this or paint some palm trees on it.”

$99 through www.herschelsupply.ca

Despicable Me backpack

“This backpack is SO cute. I love the movie [Minions]. This is good for kids my age; the colours are yellow and blue, and that represents happiness and sadness. It’s okay to be sad and happy.”

$30 through www.ebay.ca.

Roots backpack

“I love Roots. This is colourful and for someone who loves lots of space and pockets.”

$49.99 at Soft Moc (https://www.softmoc.com).

Shark backpack

“This backpack is cool and for girls and boys. It’s funny because you can actually get your school lunch out of the shark’s mouth.”

$49.99 through www.amazon.ca

Minecraft Creeper backpack

“This one is awesome; it represents pixel video games – Minecraft is my favourite. I would suggest this bag for a gamer.”

- $39.99 (U.S.) through www.thinkgeek.com.

LeSportsac Voyager Printed Backpack

“It kinda reminds me of the ocean and looks a bit like leopard skin, which is always in style.”

$149 at Hudson’s Bay (https://www.thebay.com).