Storyteller, 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.
Lorna 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.
Edmonton-based Fred Curatolo is considered one of Alberta's foremost cartoonists. Fred is available for in-person sessions within 100km of Edmonton and for virtual sessions outside of that radius.
A vagabond of writing genres, Edmonton author Marty Chan has written for theatre, television, radio, and kids publishing. For 2024-25, Marty is offering both virtual and in-person sessions. Availability for in-person may be limited.
Calgary author Bill Bunn has published three YA novels, a picture book, and a collection of essays. Bill is offering in-person sessions in the 2024-25 school year
Kate 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. She will not be available bookings in fall 2023 due to prior commitments.
