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20 09, 2020

Gerry Rasmussen

2025-06-19T17:06:42-06:00

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 and he is open to travel.

Artist Type
  • Illustrator
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

David A. Poulsen

2025-06-19T17:11:57-06:00

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." David is available for in-person sessions is happy to travel, though he may require a minimum number of days booked for longer journeys.

Artist Type
  • Author
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.

Artist Type
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Tololwa Mollel

2025-06-26T17:10:22-06:00

Edmonton-based Tololwa Mollel is a storyteller, dramatist, and an award-winning author of over twenty books for the young and not so young in English and in Swahili, the national language of his native African country of Tanzania.

Artist Type
  • Author
  • Playwright
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Sigmund Brouwer

2025-06-26T11:22:09-06:00

Red 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.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • 1
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19 09, 2020

Nicole Luiken

2023-05-31T11:38:58-06:00

Nicole 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.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • 6
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19 09, 2020

Kathy Jessup

2025-06-26T13:35:33-06:00

For 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 for 2025-26 and is open to travel.

Artist Type
  • Author
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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19 09, 2020

Hazel Hutchins

2024-05-29T14:31:35-06:00

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 is an active member of YABS but is no longer touring.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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19 09, 2020

Alison Hughes

2024-10-11T11:22:55-06:00

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. Alison will be available for in-person and virtual bookings beginning in late October. She prefers to stay within 1 hour radius of Edmonton, but will consider overnight travel for multiple days of bookings.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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