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Talks
I am available to speak to children in school and libraries and to adults at literary festivals and professional conferences.
For information on rates and available dates, please .
TALKS FOR CHILDREN
I have been speaking in schools and libraries for over a decade. I'm a former primary school teacher who loves to talk to students about writing.
A Writer's Journey: From Idea to Published Book
Content of Presentation (For Grades 1-7, 45 minutes to 1 hour)
Using examples from my wildlife books, I describe the process of creating a nonfiction book - from idea, to research and writing, editing, art and design. I share amazing facts about wildlife, discuss animal adaptations and bring animal furs and skulls to show.
Depending on the age and interests of the students, I can also talk in detail about other books I've written. Older students may enjoy learning about The Kids Book of Canada's Railway or The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration, while younger students might like hearing the story behind my picture books.
I am pleased to adapt my presentation to suit your needs and interests. Please ask if you'd like me to speak about a particular book.
For more details, see my Author Presentation Sheet here.
TALKS FOR ADULTS
I'm also an experienced presenter at writing festivals, professional conferences, and Teacher's Pro-D Days. I enjoy the opportunity to speak to teachers, librarians, parents and university students and have a range of presentations to offer.
NonfictionToday's nonfiction books are engaging, informative and artfully designed. In this presentation, I explore the variety in children's nonfiction, and show you how a nonfiction book is created — from idea, to research and writing, editing, art and design.
There's a story behind every book that an author writes. In this talk, I introduce you to the stories behind my books and the reasons I wrote them. My picture books feature a child with dyslexia and a baby who was adopted from China, both based on personal experience.
There's an explosion of interest in history these days. This presentation discusses how to tap into that interest and write engaging books for children than feature socially relevant topics of the past.
When most people think about writing for children, they imagine read-aloud picture books. But, beyond picture books is a whole range of genres to consider. In this talk, I explain why it may be easier to break into publishing by writing nonfiction. Get tips on: hot topics, what publishers are looking for, how to write a proposal, why series are important, and how to get started.
For information on rates and available dates, please .
