Member Review
I joined the Writers' Union because it is a 'Union.' That is, it is an organization that responds to its membership and provides a forum for us to express and debate common concerns. It has been important to me, for example, to collectively consider issues such as the appropriation of voice, the representation of writers of colour, and the protection of the creative community.
Member Profile
Sheryl McFarlane
I was born in the Ottawa Valley, but grew up in Arizona. I am a certified elementary educator, a freelance editor, and the author of more than a dozen award-winning books for kids. Waiting for the Whales and Jessie's Island are two of my titles that have been in print for over 25 years. I am the former chair of the Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable, have been involved in numerous award committees, and coordinated author tours for the Canadian Children's Book Centre. I live on Vancouver Island, a windswept coast that continues to inspire me.
