Jacqueline is a Metis writer who lives in a log cabin nestled in the pinewoods of the Rocky Mountain foothills of Alberta. Her fast paced books are unique in that many of the main characters come from different ethnic backgrounds including First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Her well-drawn characters face issues common to every child such as bullying, blended families and physical challenges and are strong role models for today's youth. Jacqueline's historical novels for young readers' present Canada's vibrant past as an exciting read every child will enjoy. Her young adult mysteries address teenage problems in a sensitive way while still providing a great page-turner.

Jacqueline's interactive presentations appeal to students in all grade levels and are of interest as they incorporate her own background as she shows how the Metis people are a strong part of the fabric of Canada's history. In addition, she also teaches writing how-tos and encourages children to follow their own literary dreams.

Jacqueline has participated in Mamawenig, the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Gathering, where she helped shape the direction of Native literacy for the province of Saskatchewan. In addition, she has performed pro-bono workshops at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, presented for the Cultural Diversity Institute, University of Calgary, and participated in Back to Batoche Days, the Hivernant Rendevoux and Fort Calgary's Metis Cultural Festival. Jacqueline has also presented at the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians as well as numerous Writers' Conferences and workshops. She also volunteers for a world-wide anti-bullying website, www.bullying.org.

Jacqueline has been nominated for a National Aboriginal Achievement Award and the prestigious Esquao Award for outstanding achievement by an Aboriginal woman. She has travelled extensively and as far away as Nunavut to spread the good word on literacy. A strong advocate of reading, Jacqueline believes the key to the future is through better literacy today.

Juvenile Novels
Hat Trick - (hockey)
Hockey fans will enjoy this suspenseful, action-packed story of Leigh Aberdeen, a young Metis girl who must fight to stay on an all boys team that doesn't want her. Leigh soon discovers the difficulties of leading a secret double life - the hard way.
ISBN: 1-55028-600-5 PB 1-55028-601-3 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Free Throw - (basketball)
Funny and fun filled, Free Throw is the story of how First Nations' boy Matthew Eagletail returns to the basketball court, with a little help from his friends, including the most unlikely friend of all- one of his five brand new stepsisters.
ISBN: 1-55028-664-1 PB 1-55028-665-X BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Triple Threat (basketball)
Matthew Eagletail and the Bobcats use fair play, foul play, whatever it takes to win, when they go up against the Mean Machine. Hard hitting basketball action and suspense abound in this sequel to Free Throw.
ISBN: 1-55028-628-X PB 1-55028-681-1 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Rookie Season (hockey)
Canadian Childrens Book Centre Our Choice Award. In the sequel to Hat Trick, trouble starts for Leigh Aberdeen when her girls' only hockey team must let a boy join. The problems mount when her goalie and best friend begins acting mysteriously.
ISBN: 1-55028-724-9 PB 1-55028-725-7 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Rink Rivals (hockey)
When twin Metis brothers Evan and Brynley Selkirk move to the big city from northern Quebec, they face problems fitting in. When their choices lead them into trouble, hockey seems to be the only thing they have in common, with one small problem- they play on rival teams.
ISBN: 1-55028-744-3 PB 1-55028-745-1 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

A Goal In Sight (hockey)
Aiden Walsh had no idea what he was in for when he receives community service for bullying another hockey player. He must be a companion for Eric McLean, a blind boy. Aiden doesn't know what to do, especially when he discovers Eric plays for the Calgary Seeing Ice Dogs, a blind hockey team and he expects Aiden to play too.
ISBN: 1-55028-780-X PB 1-55028-779-6 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Soccer Star (soccer)
Samantha Aqsarniq Keyes, an Inuit whose family is from Nunavut, is thirteen now and capable of handling both soccer and a starring role in the Drama Club's performance of Romeo Dude and Julie Baby. The problem is, after a dismal history of over extending herself, the house rule is one only extra activity. She finds herself caught in a web of lying to her parents, her coach and worst of all, her teammates, in order to be both on the stage and a soccer star
ISBN: 1-55028-788-5 PB 1-55028-789-3 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Historical Fiction
Belle of Batoche
Belle and Sarah can't stand each other. When both want to be the ringer of the new Batoche church bell, they must compete to win the position. Belle suspects Sarah of cheating, but before she can prove it, the 1885 Riel Rebellion explodes around them and the girls must work together to save themselves and their families, all thoughts of bell ringing forgotten.
ISBN: 1-55143-297-8 PB Orca Book Publishers

Secret Signs
When 12-year-old Henry Dafoe runs away from his farm near Winnipeg to find his father, he has no idea he will end up riding the rails across the prairies with a hobo named Clickety Clack and discovering what The Depression is all about. Using the underground code of hobo symbols found scrawled on gateposts and fences, the two must overcome dust storms, grasshopper plagues and angry railway police as they journey to the Glenmore Dam Relief Project in Calgary. Their success will depend on help from friendly tramps, soup kitchens, stolen food and most of all, the hobos' Secret Signs.
ISBN: 1-55143-599-3 PB Orca Book Publishers

Young Adult Novels
Lightning Rider (teen mystery)
January Fournier, a sixteen-year-old Metis girl, must clear her brother when he is falsely accused of motorcycle theft. Tough to do when he was caught red-handed on the stolen bike. Set in the wilds of the Kananaskis Forest of Alberta, this book is fast motorcycle action and intrigue for young adult readers.
ISBN: 1-55028-720-6 PB 1-55028-721-4 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Racing Fear (teen mystery)
Trent and Adam were best friends and racing buddies until an accident, with Adam at the wheel, put Trent in the hospital. After a long separation, the teens try to pick up their friendship, but Adam's guilt and Trent's odd behaviour make it tough. Why is Trent hanging around with Marcus, a guy who he can't stand? And why isn't his Ritalin working anymore? When Adam discovers Trent is dealing with the dark side, it's a race to save his friend from himself.
ISBN: 1-55028-838-5 PB 1-55028-839-3 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

At Risk (teen mystery)
Tia, a nineteen-year-old black Canadian university student, is spending the summer working at a special ranch designed to scare straight at-risk youth. She tries to bond with Sage, a street kid who has been given one last chance to get her life together, but Sage resists Tia's overtures and when money goes missing, all fingers point to the troubled teen. At Risk combines a satisfying mystery plot with a sympathetic portrayal of teens grappling with dark pasts and uncertain futures.
ISBN: 1-55028-847-4 PB 1-55028-847-4 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Wild Ride (teen mystery)
January Fournier is back and must discover who is poaching the bears of Banff National Park. When Willow Whitecloud, an RCMP Summer Student, comes to live with them, Jan discovers a new spiritual path, not the one her mother taught her at church. She becomes suspicious of her new shaman friend when Willow seems to know too much about poaching. When Jan and her computer partner Liam break into restricted sites, they discover danger is waiting in the woods.
ISBN: 1-55028-881-4 PB 1-55028-881-4 BDS James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Dream Racer- (teen mystery)
In this sequel to Racing Fear, Zoe's caught the racing bug. She thinks she might even have the stuff to become a race car engineer one day. But Zoe's mother has another dream for her daughter, and its called Zoe Kendall, M.D. What does this mean for Adam, her rally co-driver and boyfriend? Will Zoe follow her own dream, even if it means hurting the ones she loves?
ISBN: 1-55028-942-X PB 1-55028-945-4 Boards James Lorimer and Company, Publishers

Single session rate differs. Prices begin at $250/session. Contact author for details.

Jacqueline's CURRICULUM BASED interactive presentations appeal to students in all grade levels and are of interest as they incorporate her own background as she shows how the Metis people are a strong part of the fabric of Canada's history. In addition, she also teaches writing how-tos and encourages children to follow their own literary dreams. Presentations for Grades One to Twelve are available. She will present to an audience of up to 50 students at a time and is open to travel.

Jacqueline's historical presentations are of particular interest to Canadian Studies students in Grades Four through Seven as she brings the fur trade, buffalo hunts and life on the prairies in 1885 alive for her audience. The fun and highly interactive presentation has students dressing up as voyageurs and paddling to the nearest Hudson Bay Fur Trading Post with a canoe full of beaver pelts. It makes us believe the old adage getting there being half the fun. The topics covered work in a tandem teaching approach with the Social Studies curriculum, reinforcing the classroom instruction and is highly effective for visual learners.

Writing Workshops are also available. For more information on presentations, workshops and books, please visit http://www.jacquelineguest.com

Letter from Shirley Gaura, Principal, Guy Weidick School, Calgary, AB
We have had other authors visit us, and they are always impressive, but I heard nothing but excellent reviews on your presentations and workshop from children and teachers. Our grade six team unanimously agreed that you were the best speaker/presenter that we had ever had.

From Evette Berry, Youth Services Librarian, Calgary Public Library:
Jacqueline created a wonderful experience for our visiting elementary classes. She had the entire group of 125 children (and their parents and teachers) entranced as she talked about her Metis heritage and the culture of the fur trade. Her hilarious re-enactment of a fur trader's portage (complete with volunteers in furry hats and Metis sashes) kept the audience engaged and asking questions. Displays of animal bones, teeth and fur as well as native toys and implements added an extra element of interest. Everyone enjoyed the presentation, and we would be glad to host Jacqueline again in the future


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Belle of Batoche
nominated for a Red Cedar Award, BC's Childrens Choice Award
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award
Ontario Library Association Best Bet
Edmonton Public Schools Best of the Best

Secret Signs is nominated for a Hackmatack Award, the Atlantic Provinces' Children's Choice Award

Wild Ride is an Arthur Ellis Mystery Award Nominee

Hat Trick
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

Free Throw
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

Rookie Season
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

Rink Rivals
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

At Risk
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

A Goal In Sight
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

Soccer Star
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award

Wild Ride
Nominated for 2008 Golden Eagle Award