Category: authors

Judging the 2022 Ottawa Book Awards

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Catherine Austen

It was an honour to be on the jury of the Ottawa Book Awards this year, with fellow jurors Conyer Clayton and Faizal Deen. We considered more than 80 submissions in the English Fiction category, including poetry and prose for all ages. With such… Continue Reading “Judging the 2022 Ottawa Book Awards“

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Celebrating Literacy

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Catherine Austen

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I’m thrilled to be heading to Shawville, Quebec, next month for “Get the Word Out!,” a literacy festival hosted by the Western Quebec Literacy Council. I’ll be joining other local artists and authors Jamaal Jackson Rogers, Robin Blackburn McBride, Seymour Hamilton, Katharine Fletcher, and… Continue Reading “Celebrating Literacy”

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The Spirit of Sharing

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Catherine Austen

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If you’re Canadian and a reader, you’ve probably heard of Blue Met (Metropolis Bleu). It produces a renowned international Literary Festival in Montreal every spring, along with a slightly-less-well-known Children’s Literary Festival. But Blue Met is so much more than an event! A non-profit arts… Continue Reading “The Spirit of Sharing”

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Picture a Story: Interviews with Illustrators

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Catherine Austen

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Featuring interviews with five Canadian illustrators about creating narratives in words and pictures. Featuring guest author-illustrators Peggy Collins, Katherine Battersby, Farida Zaman, Christine Tripp, and Chris Jones. 45 minute. All ages. To listen to this special episode of my Cabin Tales Podcast, visit CabinTales.ca or… Continue Reading “Picture a Story: Interviews with Illustrators”

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Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Catherine Austen

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Interviews with Canadian children’s and YA authors on the subject of tension and how to make a reader turn the page. With guest authors Kate Inglis, Lisa Dalrymple, David McArthur, Jeff Szpirglas, and Marty Chan. Hosted by Catherine Austen. 40 minutes. All ages. Check… Continue Reading “Author Interviews about Tension (Episode 5.5)”