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19 09, 2020

Alison Hughes

2023-06-01T13:02:16-06:00

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 in 2023-24. 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
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18 09, 2020

Bethany Ellis

2022-07-02T18:21:33-06:00

Bethany is a storyteller who brings her background as an actor, French teacher and world traveler to her performances. Bethany plans to be available for both in-person and online sessions in Fall 2022 and is open to travel.

Artist Type
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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18 09, 2020

Carolyn Fisher

2023-05-31T11:34:54-06:00

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 or online presentations during the 2023-2024 school year.

Artist Type
  • Author
  • Illustrator
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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19 03, 2021

Constance Brissenden

2022-07-02T17:46:36-06:00

Constance Brissenden is an experienced presenter, writer, editor, and historian. She is co-author of nine award-winning books by Cree author Larry Loyie (1933-2016). Constance plans to be available for both in-person and virtual sessions in Fall 2022 and she is open to requests that require travel from Edmonton.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

David A. Poulsen

2022-07-02T17:59:14-06:00

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 for 2022-23 and is happy to travel. He is open to online sessions upon request.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Debby Waldman

2022-07-02T17:48:36-06:00

A journalist, book reviewer, author, and humorist, Debby Waldman calls herself a jack-of-all trades writer. Debby plans to offer online sessions for Fall 2022 and will update in early September on the availability of in-person sessions.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Diane Mae Robinson

2023-05-29T11:55:29-06:00

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
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