19 09, 2020

Alison Hughes

2024-10-11T11:22:55-06:00

Award-winning writer Alison Hughes has also been a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Awards, the Alberta Literary Awards, and nine times for Canadian children’s choice awards. She has published 16 books for children of all ages and has given lively presentations and workshops for children all across Canada. Alison will be available for in-person and virtual bookings beginning in late October. She prefers to stay within 1 hour radius of Edmonton, but will consider overnight travel for multiple days of bookings.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
  • 1
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18 09, 2020

Carolyn Fisher

2025-06-26T15:40:27-06:00

Award-winning artist and author Carolyn Fisher has been drawing pictures and writing stories for her whole life. Carolyn has talked to thousands of kids in libraries and schools about writing and art. She draws and writes in her studio in Capitol Hill, Calgary. Carolyn is offering in-person and online presentations.

Artist Type
  • Author
  • Illustrator
Grades
  • Kindergarten
  • 1
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20 09, 2020

David A. Poulsen

2025-06-19T17:11:57-06:00

David A. Poulsen has been a broadcaster, teacher, football coach, rodeo cowboy, stage and film actor and--most of all--writer. The author of more than 25 books, many for middle readers and young adults, David spends 60 to 80 days a year in classrooms across Canada (and beyond) as a visiting author/presenter. “I never tire of sharing my love for reading and writing with kids (and adults) of all ages." David is available for in-person sessions is happy to travel, though he may require a minimum number of days booked for longer journeys.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
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20 09, 2020

Diane Mae Robinson

2025-06-25T13:43:37-06:00

St. Paul-based Diane Mae Robinson is an international multi-award-winning children/teen author, artist, art teacher, part-time editor and, formally, a writing instructor at the Creative Writing Institute and international short story judge. She is currently a non-touring member and not available for bookings through YABS.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • 2
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19 09, 2020

Faye Reineberg Holt

2025-06-26T15:43:07-06:00

Born in Alberta, Calgary-based Faye Reineberg Holt loves tracking down and writing the dramatic stories of our prairie and Canadian past. As a writer, she has published short stories, articles, a poetry chapbook, and fourteen non-fiction books. Faye is available for in-person sessions within 90 minutes of Calgary and will consider requests requiring overnight travel.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • 4
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