20 09, 2020

Gerry Rasmussen

2026-08-31T18:55:41-06:00

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

2026-09-16T14:24:55-06:00

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."

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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20 09, 2020

Tololwa Mollel

2025-11-24T16:17:39-07:00

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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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

2026-08-31T18:57:53-06:00

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 and is open to travel.

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

Alison Hughes

2026-09-23T15:57:25-06:00

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.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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19 09, 2020

Sue Farrell Holler

2026-10-27T13:26:35-06:00

Sue Farrell Holler is an award-winning author who writes for children of all ages – from preschool to young adult. Her latest work is a picture book, Finding Moose.  Walking as “quiet as mice and rabbits and deer,” the characters we met in Raven, Rabbit, Deer search for the moose Grandpa knows is nearby. Written in English, it features words in the First Nation’s language of Ojibwemowin. Her YA novel, Cold White Sun, was a 2019 finalist for a Governor General’s Award for literature for young people – text, won the R. Ross Annett Award for children’s literature and the U.S.-based High Plains Book Award.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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18 09, 2020

Joan Marie Galat

2026-08-31T19:02:17-06:00

Joan 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.

Artist Type
  • Author
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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18 09, 2020

Carolyn Fisher

2026-09-17T15:37:33-06:00

Award-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.

Artist Type
  • Author
  • Illustrator
Grades
  • Kindergarten
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