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Annette Pateman

Annette Pateman was born in the UK to Jamaican parents. She moved to Canada with her family in 2012. Annette writes about identity, race and relationships. 

Annette is interested in fairy tales and folklore and has written a children's picture book.

E-mail: c/o Writers' Union of Canada
Phone number:
c/o Writers' Union of Canada

Publications

Spectrum. Annette Pateman, 2020
Anancy and The Turtle. Annette Pateman, 2020
Lover Lines. Annette Pateman, 2021
Eligible for National Public Readings Program :
Yes

WITS

Presentation Description

Reading and presentation of children's picture book based on African and Caribbean folklore, Anancy and The Turtle, a children's picture book written by me

 

Presentation Length:
40 - 60 mins
Genre:
Children's Picture Book, fiction,
Grades:
K1- k7
Audience size:
Negotiable
Workshop Description:

Reading of Anancy and The Turtle picture book.

Props used to illustrate the characters in the book. 
percussion instruments used and some African and Caribbean dance movement as appropriate for age group

Northern OAC WITS:
Yes
One session:
$$300
One session:
$$300
GST:
GST not applicable

Equity Initiative

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  • Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized