I'm heading off to Nova Scotia tomorrow for TD Canadian Children's Book Week 2014. Hurrah! I'm one of 29 lucky authors, illustrators and storytellers selected to tour schools and libraries outside their own province this year. I was thrilled to get Nova Scotia as my destination. I am smitten with the Atlantic coast. (So smitten… Continue reading Off to Nova Scotia for Book Week!
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Imagine a Story Conference – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the Spring conference in Montreal has been cancelled. CANSCAIP's annual "Packaging Your Imagination" conference will be held in Toronto this fall.
Cordelia’s Valentine, part of “Shakespeare High”
Check out my modern take on the Lear family in "Cordelia's Valentine," part of a new series of original short fiction by Canadian young adult authors published on the CBC Canada Writes website this month, in honour of Shakespeare's 450th birthday. Here's the shortlink direct to "Cordelia's Valentine." But be sure to browse around the full cast… Continue reading Cordelia’s Valentine, part of “Shakespeare High”
Gaspe’s BookFest
It was a pleasure to spend the week touring schools along the Gaspe coast as part of the region's BookFest 2014. I visited English elementary schools from Gaspe southwest to New Richmond, driving from town to town along the Atlantic Ocean (peeking over snowbanks sometimes to check out the view) and stopping to give 12 presentations… Continue reading Gaspe’s BookFest
Thanks for the Lovely Launch!
Thanks to all the family, friends, writers and readers who braved the snow to attend my book launch on Sunday. It was so nice to see you. (Really, I couldn't stop smiling.) A huge thank-you to la Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau for providing the room and refreshments, and to Michabou for handling book sales. Thanks to Anni del Sol for… Continue reading Thanks for the Lovely Launch!
