Joan Marie Galat
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:02:17-06:00Joan is an internationally acclaimed author with more than 30 titles and extensive presentation experience. She partners facts and storytelling to boost literacy and engage audiences in astronomy, environmental themes, and other STEM topics. She also presents on social justice and making a difference, and offers family literacy events where parents and children write together. Open to travel, Joan offers both in-person and virtual bookings.
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Carolyn Fisher
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:02:59-06:00Award-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 and online presentations.
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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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Bethany Ellis
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:07:52-06:00Bethany is a storyteller who brings her background as an actor, French teacher and world traveler to her performances. Bethany is available for both in-person and online sessions and is open to travel.
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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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Gail de Vos
Jennifer Plamondon2025-05-06T10:58:00-06:00Storyteller, 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 is a non-touring member of YABS.
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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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Bill Bunn
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T19:16:32-06:00Calgary author Bill Bunn has published three YA novels, a picture book, and a collection of essays. Bill is offering in-person sessions.
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Kate A. Boorman
Jennifer Plamondon2025-10-31T15:25:44-06:00Kate A. Boorman is an Edmonton-based author who was born in Nepal and raised in Rimbey, Alberta. Kate has participated as a guest and presenter at a variety of festivals and conferences in Western Canada, has been artist-in-residence within EPSB, and has been a member of YABS since 2015.
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