Gerry Rasmussen
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:55:41-06:00Gerry 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.
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David A. Poulsen
Jennifer Plamondon2026-09-16T14:24:55-06:00David 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."
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Tololwa Mollel
Jennifer Plamondon2025-11-24T16:17:39-07:00Edmonton-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.
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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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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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Alison Hughes
Jennifer Plamondon2024-10-11T11:22:55-06:00Award-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.
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Faye Reineberg Holt
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:58:41-06:00Born in Alberta, Calgary-based Faye Reineberg Holt loves tracking down and writing the dramatic stories of our prairie and Canadian past. As a writer, she has published short stories, articles, a poetry chapbook, and fourteen non-fiction books. Faye is not currently touring but remains an active member of YABS.
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Sue Farrell Holler
Jennifer Plamondon2026-08-31T18:59:26-06:00Sue Farrell Holler writes for children of all ages – from preschool to young adult. 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. Her new picture book (Spring 2022) is Finding Moose, a companion story to her popular 2020 title, Raven, Rabbit, Deer. Sue is available for in-person and virtual bookings.
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Karen Gummo
Jennifer Plamondon2025-06-26T16:21:23-06:00For more than thirty years, Karen Gummo has performed far and wide as a creative storyteller, probing her Scandinavian heritage, seeking to learn and decipher world wisdom, and undertaking many school residencies.
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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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