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Pot-Pourri 2022

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Catherine Austen

It’s here, awesome authors! The latest volume of Pot-Pourri, containing all the winning stories, poems, and graphic narratives from Ottawa’s Awesome Authors aged 9-18. Buy your copy today.

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Discover the Best Books on Shepherd.com

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Catherine Austen

Book Launch of Pot-pourri 2019

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Catherine Austen

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Dozens of young writers in Ottawa will attend their book launch next week, as the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA) launches the latest volume of Pot-pourri. Pot-pourri 2019 features all the winners and honourable mentions from this year’s Awesome Authors contest… Continue Reading “Book Launch of Pot-pourri 2019”

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Thieving Squirrels in Fall 2021

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Catherine Austen

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The Squirrels Stole my Sister is the title of my forthcoming picture book

August 2021 Update: When the Squirrels Stole my Sister is in the Fall 2021 catalogue of Fitzhenry & Whiteside, for publication this September. Cover image to come soon! [older post…] Years ago, I wrote a story about a clever squirrel who grew tired of waiting… Continue Reading “Thieving Squirrels in Fall 2021”

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Young Writers’ Markets

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Catherine Austen

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If you are a young writer of fiction or poetry, here are some excellent places to submit your work The updated lists are divided into teen markets and children’s markets (with a bit of overlap). Online and Print Magazines for Teen Writers: The Blue… Continue Reading “Young Writers’ Markets”