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Natalia Fiteni
Wendy Winter
BIO
Biography

Wendy Monica Winter, M.Ed., is an award-winning children's book author who lives with her family where the mountains meet the sea on the west coast of Canada. Wendy enjoys bouncing around like Mamma Kangaroo. In fact, you can spot her on the local mountains bouncing on her local trails and even her skis! She loves exploring new cultures and countries on our beautiful planet. In fact, travel inspired her to write her first book. While teaching in Perth, Australia, Wendy came up with the story, Where’s My Joey?. Her second book, Where’s My Monster?, was released in 2022; her third book is on its way, so stay tuned for more exciting adventures.

ADDRESS
City: Squamish, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
Children's Picture Books
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Where's My Joey?
Publisher
Indie Published
Year
2021
Title
Where's My Monster?
Publisher
Indie Published
Year
2022
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Gold Winner
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2021
Name
Book Excellence Award Gold Winner
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2021
Name
Literary Titan Award Gold Winner
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2021
Name
Wishing Shelf Book Award Bronze Winner
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2021
Name
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2021
Name
Mothers' Choice Gold Award
Publication
Where's My Joey?
Year
2023
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Any
Presentation Genre
Young children to aspiring writers
Presentation Length
30-60 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Invite Mamma Kangaroo (tail, ears, smile and all) to read and sing about her story of her quest to find her precious little one. This reading can be followed with interesting facts about Joey's friends (mostly Australian animals) and an invitation to ponder what we look for outside of ourselves and, in the end, we have to find it within. Some children answer their sunglasses when they are on top of their head, but others have much more beautifully profound answers.

Reading by author (aka Mamma Kangaroo)

Presentation Fee(s)
300
School presentation details
Audience Size
Any
Intended Audience
Preschool to Grade 12
Presentation Length
30-60 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Wendy Winter, M.Ed., is an experienced teacher who has enjoyed working with every age student group from Kindergarten through to grade 12 and even university. Consequently, she can adjust the presentation to the group's grade and needs.

For the younger children, invite Mamma Kangaroo (tail, ears, smile and all) to read and sing about her story of her quest to find her precious little one. This reading can be followed with interesting facts about Joey's friends (mostly Australian animals) and an invitation to ponder what we look for outside of ourselves and, in the end, we have to find it within. Some children answer their sunglasses when they are on top of their head, but others have much more beautifully profound answers.

Reading by author (aka Mamma Kangaroo)

Presentation Fee(s)
300
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