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19 09, 2020

Faye Reineberg Holt

2022-07-02T18:12:36-06:00

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. For Fall 2022, Faye's will be offering half-day sessions within one hour of Calgary, no full days or overnight travel. She is also offering online sessions.

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  • Kindergarten
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17 09, 2020

Gail de Vos

2023-06-01T14:24:32-06:00

Storyteller, librarian and former teacher, Gail de Vos has been an active promoter of the oral tradition of literature in Alberta for over three decades. Gail will be available for Taleblazers 2023 bookings and is open to travel.

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  • Author
  • Storyteller
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  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Gerry Rasmussen

2022-07-02T17:58:18-06:00

Gerry Rasmussen is an internationally syndicated cartoonist who has been drawing the comic strip Betty since 1991. He is also the illustrator of a series of picture books about sports. Gerry is offering both in-person and online sessions for Fall 2022 and he is open to travel.

Artist Type
  • Illustrator
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Ginger Mullen

2022-07-02T18:02:29-06:00

Calgary-based Ginger Mullen has been telling stories in schools, libraries, early childhood centres, and community organizations since 1992. Ginger is currently a non-touring member of YABS and not available for Taleblazers due to prior commitments.

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  • Storyteller
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  • Kindergarten
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19 09, 2020

Hazel Hutchins

2022-07-02T18:10:55-06:00

With over fifty picture books and children's novels to her credit, Canmore-based Hazel Hutchins is an experienced presenter who takes delight in sharing her stories and creative writing tips with elementary students across Canada and beyond. Hazel will be available for online sessions exclusively in 2022.

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  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Joseph A. Simons

2022-07-02T17:53:17-06:00

Edmonton-based author Joe Simons is retired from a satisfying career in special ed programs with ECSD. He is currently working on the the sequel to Under A Living Sky which he looks forward to sharing someday! Joseph is offering both in-person and online sessions for 2022-23 and he is open to travel.

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19 09, 2020

Karen Gummo

2022-08-22T12:57:41-06:00

For more than thirty years, Karen Gummo has performed far and wide as a creative storyteller, probing her Scandinavian heritage, seeking to learn and decipher world wisdom, and undertaking many school residencies. For Fall 2022, Karen expects to be offering in-person sessions with limited availability and will consider requests on a case-by-case basis.

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  • Author
  • Illustrator
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Karen Spafford-Fitz

2022-07-02T17:51:57-06:00

A former elementary and junior-high teacher, Karen is the author of eight middle-grade and young adult novels. Her books feature relatable kids and teens working through contemporary problems and are often set in Edmonton, where Karen has lived for many years. Please check back in late August for Karen's touring plans and availability.

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  • Kindergarten
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