Young Alberta Book Society

19 09, 2020

Alison Hughes
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Alison Hughes

Alison Hughes

Jennifer Plamondon2021-09-08T15:41:17-06:00

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.

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Author

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

1 09, 2021

Anna Priemaza
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Anna Priemaza

Anna Priemaza

Jennifer Plamondon2021-09-16T13:59:47-06:00

Anna Priemaza is an Edmonton author who writes contemporary books for teens.

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Author

Grades

7
8
9
10
11
12

20 09, 2020

Ben Sures
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Ben Sures

Ben Sures

Jennifer Plamondon2020-09-21T17:17:22-06:00

Ben Sures is an Edmonton-based singer, songwriter, and author.

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Author

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

18 09, 2020

Bethany Ellis
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Bethany Ellis

Bethany Ellis

Jennifer Plamondon2021-12-07T12:25:11-07:00

Bethany is a storyteller who brings her background as an actor, French teacher and world traveler to her performances.

Artist Type

Playwright
Storyteller

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

16 09, 2020

Bill Bunn
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Bill Bunn

Bill Bunn

Jennifer Plamondon2021-08-13T17:27:58-06:00

Calgary author Bill Bunn has published three YA novels, a picture book, and a collection of essays.

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Author

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

19 09, 2020

Carissa Halton
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Carissa Halton

Carissa Halton

Jennifer Plamondon2021-09-13T14:57:14-06:00

Carissa Halton is an award-winning writer of creative non-fiction. Her debut book, Little Yellow House: Finding Community in a Changing Neighbourhood, is a book of creative non-fiction essays and was a finalist for the 2019 Edmonton Book Prize.

Artist Type

Author

Grades

4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

18 09, 2020

Carolyn Fisher
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Carolyn Fisher

Carolyn Fisher

Jennifer Plamondon2021-08-24T17:07:50-06:00

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.

Artist Type

Author
Illustrator

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

19 03, 2021

Constance Brissenden
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Constance Brissenden

Constance Brissenden

Jennifer Plamondon2021-03-19T13:51:44-06:00

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).

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Author

Grades

Kindergarten
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

20 09, 2020

David A. Poulsen
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David A. Poulsen

David A. Poulsen

Jennifer Plamondon2021-08-13T16:43:10-06:00

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.

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