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20 09, 2020

Tololwa Mollel

2022-09-21T14:25:39-06:00

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. Tololwa will be offering virtual sessions for Fall 2022 and will update in September about the possibility of in-person sessions.

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  • Author
  • Playwright
  • Storyteller
Grades
  • Kindergarten
  • 1
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19 09, 2020

Shirlee Smith Matheson

2022-07-02T18:06:43-06:00

Research, readings and workshopping tours take Ms Shirlee Smith Matheson across the country to schools, libraries, museums, and organizations, where she relates stories contained in her published books, short stories and articles. Historical aviation and northern-related histories and biographies are her specialties, preserving stories for future generations. Shirlee is a non-touring member with YABS, but she welcomes inquiries from prospective hosts.

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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
    • 7
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    19 09, 2020

    Mary Ann Lippiatt

    2023-06-01T14:23:10-06:00

    Passionate in her craft, Mary Ann’s present day intergenerational storytelling is an evolving art form that blends an engaging educational experience with animated entertainment. Mary Ann is currently a non-touring member and will not be available for Taleblazers 2023, but she is open to inquiries for private bookings. She can be reached at prmalippiatt@gmail.com or 780-941-3843.

    Artist Type
    • Storyteller
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
    • 2
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    19 09, 2020

    Katherine Koller

    2022-07-02T18:09:29-06:00

    Edmonton-based Katherine Koller writes for stage, screen and page. She has taught in the Department of English and Film Studies at the University of Alberta, and at Maskwacis Cultural College. She has given talks about writing, especially on dialogue, across the country. For Fall 2022, Katherine is offering both in-person and virtual sessions, and she is open to travel.

    Artist Type
    • Author
    • Playwright
    Grades
    • 7
    • 8
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    • 12
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    19 09, 2020

    Hazel Hutchins

    2022-07-02T18:10:55-06:00

    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 will be available for online sessions exclusively in 2022.

    Artist Type
    • Author
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
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    19 09, 2020

    Faye Reineberg Holt

    2022-07-02T18:12:36-06:00

    Born 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. For Fall 2022, Faye's will be offering half-day sessions within one hour of Calgary, no full days or overnight travel. She is also offering online sessions.

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    • Author
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
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    19 09, 2020

    Karen Gummo

    2022-08-22T12:57:41-06:00

    For 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. For Fall 2022, Karen expects to be offering in-person sessions with limited availability and will consider requests on a case-by-case basis.

    Artist Type
    • Author
    • Illustrator
    • Storyteller
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
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    18 09, 2020

    Rita Feutl

    2022-07-02T18:20:55-06:00

    As 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 will be available for in-person bookings in 2022-23 and is open to travel.

    Artist Type
    • Author
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
    • 2
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