Photo Credit:
Photo credit
Mark Matulis
Lisa Bowes
BIO
Biography

Lisa Bowes is one of Canada’s trailblazers in sports broadcasting and storytelling. An award-winning journalist and author, she bridges the worlds of sport, literacy and empowerment through her bestselling Lucy Tries Sports children's book series and her decades of experience covering professional sports. A kinesiology graduate from Western University, Ms. Bowes is a passionate advocate for youth physical activity and literacy. Her work celebrates perseverance, representation and lifelong learning, making her a powerful voice for positive change in sports and education.

ADDRESS
City: , Province/Territory: Alberta
EMAIL
GENRE
Children's Literature
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Lucy Tries Baseball
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2023
Title
Lucy Juega Al Futbol
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2021
Title
Lucy Joue Au Soccer
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2021
Title
Lucy Tries Basketball
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2019
Title
Lucy Joue Au Basketball
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2019
Title
Lucy Tries Hockey
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2018
Title
Lucy Joue Au Hockey
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2018
Title
Lucy Tries Soccer
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2016
Title
Lucy Tries Short Track
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2016
Title
Lucy Fait du Patinage de Vitesse
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2016
Title
Lucy Tries Luge
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2015
Title
Lucy Joue Au Baseball
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2023
Title
Lucy Juega Al Beisbol
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Year
2023
AWARDS
Awards
Name
CCBC BEST Books for Kids and Teens List - Lucy Tries Luge
Year
2016
Name
CBC Best Books List
Publication
Lucy Tries Hockey, Lucy Tries Soccer
Year
2018, 2019, 2021
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
unlimited
Presentation Genre
picture books
Presentation Length
45 minutes
Presentation Fee(s)
upon request
Workshop details
Audience Size
unlimited
Intended Audience
Elementary educators and early childhood professionals
Workshop Length
45-60 minutes
Workshop Description
Workshop description

I offer virtual webinars to educators which support physical activity in their practises. I provide proven lesson plans they can put into action right away.
 

Workshop Fee(s)
upon request
School presentation details
Audience Size
unlimted
Intended Audience
K-4 but can adapt to include whole school
Presentation Length
30-60 minutes depending on age group
Presentation Description
Presentation description

I offer literacy programs for elementary schools that focus on reading and physical literacy. 

Presentation Fee(s)
upon request
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes