Kathy Jessup
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:57:53-06:00For over twenty-five years Kathy has brought her stories and popular writing workshops to schools, libraries, concerts and festivals across Canada and internationally. Kathy is offering both in-person and virtual sessions and is open to travel.
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Lois Donovan
Jennifer Plamondon2025-06-26T16:26:37-06:00A former teacher, Lois Donovan is the author of two Young Adult, time-travel historical novels. In addition to reading and writing, Lois enjoys sharing her passion for Canada’s stories, and her love of writing at schools, conferences and conventions.
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Lorna Bennett
Jennifer Plamondon2023-06-07T16:09:55-06:00Lorna Bennett is an Edmonton-based artist who has worked as a designer, writer, illustrator, and animator. She is currently a non-touring member and is not available for bookings through YABS.
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Marty Chan
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:15:55-06:00A vagabond of writing genres, Edmonton author Marty Chan has written for theatre, television, radio, and kids publishing. Available for bookings year round.
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Natasha Deen
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:12:39-06:00Natasha Deen writes for kids, teens and adults and believes the world is changed one story at a time. As a Guyanese-Canadian whose family immigrated to Canada, she’s seen first-hand how stories have the power to shape the world. Natasha is an active member of YABS but not touring regularly. She is open to special requests on a case-by-case basis.
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Nicole Luiken
Jennifer Plamondon2023-05-31T11:38:58-06:00Nicole is the author of fourteen SF and fantasy books for young adults. She lives with her family in Edmonton and it is physically impossible for her to go more than three days in a row without writing. Nicole is currently a non-touring member with YABS. Please inquire if you'd like to contact Nicole directly for private bookings.
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Rita Feutl
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:03:34-06:00As a child of immigrants, Rita Feutl didn’t learn English until she started school. That’s also where she discovered books and the wonder of stories. She wrote her first one when she was seven. Rita is available for in-person Taleblazers bookings and is open to travel.
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Robert Feagan
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:50:40-06:00Born and raised in the Arctic, Robert was struck by how little most Canadians actually know about this amazing region of their own country. His first novel, Napachee, was inspired by the desire to teach young people more about the Arctic in an entertaining but realistic fashion. Rob offers both virtual and in-person sessions and is open to travel. Experience first hand a seven foot narwhal tusk, walrus skull, beadwork, carvings, harpoons and much, much, more!!!
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Shea Proulx
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:23:11-06:00Shea Proulx is a Calgary author illustrator who creates picture-books that bridge generations, where visual narratives steal the show. Shea is offering both in-person and online sessions. She is open to travel but may have limited availability due to prior commitments.
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Sigmund Brouwer
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:57:01-06:00Red Deer author Sigmund Brouwer's Rock and Roll Literacy presentation has reached over 1,000,000 students in schools across Canada and the United States. He is a bestselling author of both children and adult books, and based on this, he has established two online courses for teachers and librarians to use in the classroom or for distance learning. Sigmund is available for both in-person and virtual sessions and is open to travel.
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