Dee is available for both virtual and in-person visits starting in late September. She prefers to stay in Southern Alberta, but will travel for multiple day bookings.
We share with sadness this message from Nhung's family (posted on Facebook on April 29, 2026): It is with the heaviest of hearts we pass along the saddest of news… Nhung passed peacefully at sunset last evening with family around her. 😢 She fought this disease with braveness and stamina not many of us could fathom. She loved and appreciated everyone in their support, through this battle, and in life in general. She is finally at peace for the first time in a long while. Her final wishes were simple: ⁃ In lieu of flowers, that everyone plant [...]
Shea 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.
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 is available for in-person and virtual sessions. She is open to requests that require travel from Edmonton.
School visits and presentations are Suzy's favourite part of being an author. Her enthusiasm for everything literary is infectious, and will have your students digging deep to explore their own experience, emotions and writing talent. Suzy is offering in-person sessions but may have limited availability due to other commitments.
Born 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!!!
A journalist, book reviewer, author, and humorist, Debby Waldman calls herself a jack-of-all trades writer.
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.
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 and he is open to travel.
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.
