Participating Authors

Author City Genre Audience Size Grades Northern Program

Abdou, Angie

 Calgary, Cranbrook, Fernie, ... Fiction 10-200 No

Abley, Mark

 Pointe Claire Nonfiction, poetry Any Adults; university and college students. No

Adams, Rebekkah

 Owen Sound Therapeutic Writing, Narrative Therapy, Resilience and Hope Through Creativity Any Size Adults Yes

Ahang_Mehdawi, Parastu

 Non-fiction, prose poetry any size Yes

Aihoshi, Susan

 Toronto historical fiction Flexible 4 and up, through high school No

Albanese, Eleanor

 Thunder Bay creative non-fiction, fiction, playwriting 8 + I am able to design workshops for all ages and abilities. Grades 1 to 12 Yes

Alladin, Erin

 Parry Sound region Picture Book Up to 35 PreK to Grade 1, Grade 1 to Grade 3 Yes

Andersen, Marguerite

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry 20 7-8 No

Anderson, Raye

 Gimli Crime Fiction Audience/60. !6 and over No

Anderson, R.J.

 Stratford middle grade, YA, fantasy, science fiction, mystery any 4-12 Yes

Anderson-Dargatz, Gail

 Salmon Arm fiction any middle and high school grades Yes

Andrew, Suzanne Alyssa

 Vancouver Writing inspiration and motivation Any Adult writers at any stage No

Arato, Rona

 North York, Ontario Junior fiction, Canadian history/biography varies 4-7 No

Armstrong, Jason

 Toronto Male Sexuality Any Adult gay men No

Armstrong, Théodora

 North Vancouver Fiction Any size Yes

Austen, Catherine

 Gatineau children's fiction up to 100 Different presentations for all levels from JK to Adult Yes

Baird Warren, Jane

 Ayer's Cliff Middle Grade Classroom Yes

Baldwin, Shauna Singh

 Milwaukee, WI, USA Reading from my work -- discussing creative writing unlimited - virtual 16 and up No

Banyard, Antonia

 Nelson children's non-fiction up to 30 in person 7-14 years, grades 2-8 Yes

Bar-el, Dan

 Vancouver children's books varies preschool - grade 9 No

Barclay, Michael

 Toronto Biography, non-fiction, Canadian music, Canadian history Any Grades 8-12 No

Barker, Michelle

 Vancouver Historical fiction, picture book, poetry, short fiction, YA Any Historical fiction: grades 9-12 Picture book: grades 1-3 Short fiction and poetry: any age Yes

Barnes, Mike

 Toronto, ON Short stories, novels, poetry Regular 7-12 No

Barnes, Lilly

 any or all of above publications any 10 on No

Barrett, Gavin

 Toronto Poetry Any All Yes

Barton, Bob

 Toronto, Fiction flexible K-8 No

Bass, Karen

 Hamilton Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Writing Process Any Ages 10 to adult. Yes

Baxter, Jean Rae

 Kingston Fiction, Memoir, Family History Anywhere between eight and one hundred. It depends on the type of presentation. Teen-agers, adults, seniors. But not at the same time. No

Beam, Matt

 Toronto Young Adult 75 5 to 8 No

Beasley, David

 Simcoe Fiction, Non-Fiction ca 20+ 11-12 No

Beck, Andrea

 Caledon East Picture books 65 JK to grade 8 Yes

Becker, Helaine

 Toronto Children's fiction and non-fiction, YA any K-9 + Teacher Workshops Yes

Beissel, Henry

 Ottawa poetry & drama any size No

Bell, Wade

 Calgary Fiction No

Bennett, Carolyn

 Brockville Satire and Humour in Writing and Life 10-35 Yes

Berg, Sharon

 Charlottetown, NL, A0C 1L0 Poetry, First Nations Education (History) one classroom (up to two classes) or an auditorium grade 2 -12 Yes

Bertin, Johanna

 Smithfield biography worksop size 8-10 elementary school students to senior's home residents Yes

Berwick, Dennison

 Toronto self-publishing, voyaging, marine diesel systems 2- 20,000 adult No

Bhathena, Tanaz

 Mississauga Young Adult, Short Stories 20-60 8-12 No

Binning, Sadhu

 Burnaby Punjabi Diaspore Poetry and fiction No

Bishop, Bruce

 Halifax Historical Fiction OR Travel & Lifestyle Journalism 10 + (Zoom or In-Person) Adults No

Black, Lucy E.M.

 Port Perry Fiction 10-100 High School Yes

Blackwood, Yvonne

 Richmond Hill children's literature; short story 8-200 5-8; adults No

Blake, Becky

 Toronto novel, short story, creative nonfiction Yes

Bloom, Ronna

 Toronto Poetry 10-100 5-12 No

Bogart, Jo Ellen

 Guelph, ON Fiction 80 Three grade levels in each talk K-6 Yes

Booker, Jean

 Bobcaygeon, ON Fiction flexible 4-6 No

Borkowski, Andrew J.

 Toronto Multiculturalism, Creative Writing any No

Borson, Roo

 Toronto Poetry, Essays (creative non-fiction) variable 9-12 No

Botha, Danila

 Toronto Fiction, literary fiction, novel writing, short stories/short fiction Any size is fine all ages are fine Yes

Boudreau, Helene

 Markham Children's No

Bourke, Pat

 Toronto YA Historical Fiction 30 to 100 4 and up No

Bow, James

 Kitchener fantasy, science fiction, young adult up to 125 5-8 No

Bower, Annette

 Regina Women's fiction, Romance unlimited 10-12 No

Braid, Kate

 Victoria, BC Poetry or creative non-fiction. In poetry, I teach general poetry classes or specifically focus on writing in poetic forms. Any size Any age, competent reading level, Grade 8 up. No

Brewer, Nic

 Kitchener Fiction Any 10-12 Yes

Brewster, Hugh

 Toronto Non-fictio No

Brouwer, Sigmund

 Rock and Roll Literacy -- using the power of story in all writing up to 400 k-8 Yes

Brown, Sharon

 Robert’s Creek, BC Non-Fiction flexible 7-8 No

Brown, Hannah

 literary fiction 10-60 11 12 No

Bryant, Jill

 Kingston Children's nonfiction, Activity books, Biography 80 K to 11 No

Buchanan, Elizabeth

 Salt Spring Island Writing and storytelling Up to 60 K-12 Yes

Burakowski, Ella

 Toronto Historical Non-Fiction, specifically the Holocaust Any size - minimum 25 6 through High School No

Burningham, Bradd

 Windsor, ON Fiction flexible 3-12 No

Bursey, Jeff

 Edmonton Fiction; non-fiction Any size Adults Yes

Burtch, Brian

North Vancouver Social Science Adult, general public, postsecondary No

Burtinshaw, Julie

 Vancouver Young Adult, Fiction and non-fiction ten people and up Adults and college students Teenagers Anyone with an interest in writing Yes

Button, Lana

 Burlington picture books Yes

Camlot, Heather

 Toronto Middle grade, fiction, nonfiction, journalism 30 for workshops, large groups fine for presentations 3 and up Yes

Campbell, Sandra

 Toronto Playing with Memory and Imagination 20 7-12 No

Capilongo, Domenico

 Toronto Poetry and fiction A group of thirty is best. High School No

Carter, Anne

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexbile k-12 Yes

Cassidy, Sean

 Mono Picture Books 70 1-12, adults also Yes

Champagne, Lyse

 Ottawa Historical fiction, Human rights, Refugee issues 11-12 Yes

Chan, Marty

 Edmonton Fiction, theatre, comedy Any K - 12 Yes

Chapman, Susan Margaret

 Toronto picture book fiction 30-60 K-4 Yes

Charles, Veronika Martenova

 Toronto, ON Fiction Flexible K-8 No

Charles, Norma

 Vancouver Picture books and Middle Grade Novels 60-90 Grades 1-7 Yes

Charleson, Karen

 TOFINO Fiction Any size Grades 7 and up. Yes

Chiang, Sylv

 Pickering middle grade fiction flexible 4-8 No

Chislett, Nancy

 Winnipeg fiction Depends prospective writers No

Choyce, Lesley

 East Lawrencetown, NS Fiction flexible 4-8 No

Church, Dana

Waterloo Science, STEM Any Any No

Cichosz, Maria

 Lakefield Fiction or Non-Fiction Any No

Clark, Richard

 Oakville Children's - Chapter Books up to 60 per session 2-5 Yes

Clarke, George Elliott

 Toronto, ON Poetry, Non-Fiction 60 9-12 No

Coates, Jan L.

Wolfville children's books 30 kids, grades pre-primary to six No

Comeau, Wendy

 Toronto SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational Yes

Conn, Heather

 Vancouver/Sunshine Coast Nonfiction; Picture book fiction; creative nonfiction 10 people to 1,000 Kindergarten, grade ones to grade three High school Adults, middle-aged and up Yes

Connelly, Karen

 Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry I am fine with small, intimate audiences or large groups. While my writing is considered 'adult' literature, I have material that is engaging to grade school audiences. I've read and workshopped with kids from Kindergarten up to Grade 12. My bk. Touch the Dragon is a high school text in some provinces. Yes

Cook, Gregory M.

 Saint John, NB Poetry Flexible 6-12 No

Corr, John

 Hamilton Fiction Any Children, adults, aspiring writers, readers. Yes

Cowan, Janice

 Burlington children's, adult approx 30 No

Cowley, Christine E.

 Southern Ontario Community Oral History 10 - 250 No

Crewe, Megan

 Toronto Young Adult fiction Flexible 6-12 No

Crowe, Cathy

 Toronto Housing, homelessness, advocacy, public policy, nursing. Varies All. Yes

Crump, Jennifer

 Nonfiction, Journalism, Corporate Writing, Careers in Writing Any 2-12 Yes

Cusmano, Domenic

 Montreal Creative writing 10-100 General audience No

da costa, paulo

 Calgary Fiction and Poetry flexible 6 to 12 No

Dagnino, Arianna

 Vancouver Fiction, nonfiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, travel writing, reportage & feature stories, academic writing Any size Any age group Yes

Daher, Anita

 Winnipeg, MB Children, Juvenile, Young Adult 10-120 K-12 Yes

Dalrymple, Lisa

 Fergus, ON Picture Books, Middle Grade Books, non-fiction, Habitat Protection, Early Writing Workshops, Aspiring Authors 100+ (Max. 30 for writers' workshop) K-8 Yes

Dance, Jennifer

 Stouffville Young Adult Any size 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 Yes

Davis, Aubrey

 Toronto, ON Fiction 100 JK-12 Yes

Dawydiak, Orysia

 Union Road Fiction, middle grade, YA Flexible 4 and up Yes

de Ronde, Paula

 Burlington Dementia, Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Long Term Care, Advocacy, Public Speaking Variable adult No

De Sa, Anthony

 Toronto Creative Writing - Fiction No

de Waard, Sara

Toronto Young Adult - Mental Health, Media Literacy, Writing, Drama <300pp/presentation (min 1 pres. session/day, max. 2 pres. sessions/day) and <30pp/workshop (max. 3 workshop sessions/day) - NOTE: visit includes minimum THREE combined sessions, maximum FOUR combined sessions (e.g. 1 presentation and 3 workshops) Suggested 7 thru 12 No

Dean, Leesa

 KRESTOVA Fiction, Poetry Any Any: I have been a guest speaker in elementary, secondary, high schools and post-secondary institutions. Yes

Deckha, Nitin

 Toronto; GTA Fiction 5-500 No

Decter, Nora

 Winnipeg Fiction, Memoir, Young Adult Adaptable Grade 6 and up Yes

Deed, Jaswant

 Brampton POETRY ALL AGE GROUPS Yes

Deen, Natasha

 Edmonton YA, kidlit Flexible (200+) JK-Grade 12 Yes

deGroot, Renny

 Port Hope Historical Fiction 10 - 100 7 and up Yes

Delaronde, Deborah

 Metis 60 1 - 8 No

Deligoz, Onder

 Toronto Reading, storytelling, workshop 5 to 100 1 to 12 Yes

DeLuca, Marjorie

 Winnipeg Writing contemporary and historical suspense Any size Adult, 16 years and upwards. Yes

Demchuk, David

 Toronto Horror/Literary Less than 500 Grade 10 + Yes

Dempster, Barry

 Owen Sound Mixed Up to 20 people No

Denman, K. L.

 Delta Fiction Variable Grades 6 through 8 for school groups No

Dickson, Alessia

 Toronto Young Adult Fantasy Any Grades 4 to 12 Yes

Ditmars, Hadani

 often in transit Creative non-fiction/Narrative Journalism any size Yes

Doctor, Farzana

 Toronto Literary Fictrion 10-100 No

Dolman, Anita

 Ottawa Writing, literacy, LGBTQ2+ rights 10-1000 Any Yes

Donaher, Sareh

 Poetry, Creative non-Fiction, Memoir Grade 1 - Adult Yes

Doose, Dylan

 St Catharines fantasy, horror, sword and sorcery any grades 10 and up No

Douglas, Tom

 Oakville Canada's Military Heritage; Travel; Memoir Writing Any All Yes

Dowding, Philippa

 Toronto A Writer's Life Any size Grades 3 and up, also dependent upon the book discussed Yes

Downie, Mary Alice

 Kingston, ON Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry flexible k-12 No

Downie, Glen

 Toronto, ON Poetry 20 (wrkshp), 60 (reading) 9-12 Yes

Drabek, Jan

 Vancouver, BC Fiction, Memoir, Journalism, 30 9-12 No

Drache, Sharon Abron

 Toronto, ON Fiction or literary criticism flexible k-12 No

Drobnies, Adrienne

 Vancouver Poetry Any size School age through all adult age groups Yes

Duarte, Marilyn

 Toronto Creative Writing, Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Memoir Open to Discussion 7-12 No

Duarte, Isabel

 Toronto Playwriting, Screenwriting, Fiction, Non-Fiction Open to Discussion 7-12 No

Dublin, Anne

 Toronto historical fiction or biographies 10-60 4-10 (varies according to book) No

Dumas, Jacqueline

 Dartmouth Fiction, Memoir Any Adult Yes

Dunleavy, Deborah

 Brockville Fiction, storytelling flexible flexible Yes

Dunn, Mark D.

 Sault Ste Marie Poetry, Songwriting, Short Fiction 20 max 4 - postsecondary Yes

Dunnion, Kristyn

 Toronto General Fiction - Science Fiction/Fantasy flexible Yes

Dunton, Jeremy

 Sudbury generating ideas for writing 10-100 grades 4-8 Yes

Dyer, Bernadette

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexible 8/up No

Eamer, Claire

 Gabriola Island Nonfiction writing for children or adults; picture book Depends on circumstances From pre-school (picture books and some nonfiction) to adult (nonfiction books and approaches to writing nonfiction). No

Echlin, Kim

 southern ontario fiction and mythology No

Edgar, Patti

 Calgary Middle Grade, YA, Journalism Negotiable Grade 3-12 No

Edwards, Frank B.

 Kingston Picture book, juvenile novel, adult non-fiction any size all Yes

Elcock, Michael

 Victoria Travel & Anecdotal History, Sport/Recreation, The World of Urban Deer, Tourism, Scotland's Highland Clearances, Migration, Robert Louis Stevenson & the Lepers of Molokai, The Road to the Isles, Poaching, Brushes with Greatness, and much more. Any size Age 6 to 96 - with appropriate subject matter. Yes

Ellis, Deborah

 Simcoe, ON YA and Middle-Grade Fiction and Nonfiction no maximum 3-12 No

Elza, Daniela

 Vancouver poetry, non-fiction any audience Yes

Eugster, Rachel

 Ottawa Children's literature; fiction Yes

Evans Shaw, Susan

 Hamilton Non-fiction No

Everest, Beth

 Calgary poetry, fiction any any Yes

Eversole, Linda J.

 Victoria History, Women No

Falcone, L.M.

 Toronto, ON Fiction 90-100 4-8 Yes

Falconer, Tim

 Toronto Non-fiction Grade 9 and up No

Farrell Holler, Sue

 Grande Prairie Children's/Young Adult Negotiable Typically in groupings of K-Gr 3, Gr 4-5, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12, adult. Sue is an experienced presenter who enjoys working in mixed groupings of any ages at festivals, conferences and events. Yes

Faryon, Cynthia J.

 Weymouth Biography, Canadian History, Fiction Flexible Grade 6 to Adult No

Favro, Terri

 Toronto Science fiction and popular science (especially robotics and artificial intelligence) Unlimited Late teens to adult Yes

Ferguson, Trevor

 Victoria Literary or mystery/thriller/crime. 10 - 300. Adult. Both literary and crime fiction enthusiasts. No

Fielding, Joy

 Toronto Fiction flexible 7-12 No

Firth, John

 Whitehorse history/non-fiction/the art of independent publishing any size No

Flather, Patti

 Whitehorse Fiction, playwriting variable Grade 4 and up Yes

Florczak, Margaret Jean Adam

 Surrey & Sooke Poetry, short stories, memoir any 8-12 No

Födi, Lee Edward

 Vancouver Juvenile Fiction 30-300 K-8 No

Frans, Atma

 Gibsons poetry, memoir and fiction any adults No

Fraticelli, Marco

 Pointe Claire haiku 25 adults No

Freeman, Bill

 Toronto, ON Fiction 120 5-8 No

Frizzell, Colin

 Toronto, ON Young Adult/Teen/Screenplays 75 max. (for presentations) 30 max. (for workshops) 5 and up Yes

Gabriel, Maryanna

 Qualicum Beach Creative Nonfiction/Travel Unlimited All ages No

Gage, S. R.

 Huntsville History 25+ 18+ No

Gajdics, Peter

 Vancouver Nonfiction 20+ Adults No

Galat, Joan Marie

 Greater Edmonton Region Fiction and Nonfiction (including STEM and STEAM content with a focus on astronomy) 75 or negotiable Sessions available for all grades, mixed groups, family audiences, and adults. Yes

Gale, Shawn

 Vancouver Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Adventure. I can read to any audience size. All audiences. No

Gates, Michael

 Whitehorse Popular history 5 to 500 Primarily adult audiences, but i have spoken to classes in the upper grades No

Gauer, Kathleen

 Toronto Picture Books up to approximately 75 children - power point for larger groups Kindergarten to Grades 2/3 No

Giangrande, Carole

 Toronto, ON fiction and poetry No

Gill, Stephen

 Cornwall, ON Poetry, Non-Fiction flexible 7-12 No

Giron, Sephera

 Etobicoke Horror/Space Opera/General Fiction/Writing Flexible Flexible No

Giuliano, David

 Marathon Spirituality, Writing, Healthcare-Patient Perspective, story telling. Have spoken at events for audiences of 15 to 3,500 Adults, healthcare workers, writers, spiritual seekers, cancer patients and family Yes

Glenn-Copeland, Elizabeth

Parrsboro Fiction / Poetry / Playwriting / Personal Essays / Speech Writing Minimum 6 / Maximum 20 per class 4 - 12 Yes

Glickman, Susan

 Toronto, ON Poetry, fiction, literary criticism, journalism any any No

Godkin, Celia

 Frankville, ON Information story book 30-100 k-6 No

Gordon, Laurie

 South Frontenac YA, Historical Fiction 12- 40 Grade 6-12 Adults, Seniors No

Gordon, Katherine Palmer

 Gabriola Literary non-fiction Unlimited Adults/high school seniors Yes

Graham, Genevieve

 historical fiction 10+ Adult and Grade 8+ No

Graham, Dr. Olga

 Schomberg non-fiction any size My audience has been university level. No

Graham, Catherine

 Toronto Poetry, Fiction Flexible 4-12 No

Granados, Marlowe

 Fiction, Memoir Any 9-12 No

Granfield, Linda

 Toronto non-fiction for adults and young readers negotiable Adults--historical societies, university classes, conferences, panels, etc Young readers--Grades 4-8, upper grades can be added No

Grant, Joyce

 Hamilton How to Spot Fake News; Critical Thinking 0-200 Grades 4-7, 8+ Yes

Grant, Vicki

 Halifax Children's and Young Adult Up to 150 (but please - not in gyms or cafeterias) 5 through 12 Yes

Gray, Anne

 Fiction 60 No

Greenwood, Barbara

 Don Mills, ON Fiction &Non-Fiction 75 3-8 No

Gregersen, Leif

 Edmonton Poetry/Creative Writing/Mental Health coping and recovery/addiction recovery Have extensive experience speaking to everything from 6 person staff meetings to University Lecture Halls as well as larger audiences with radio and television K-12 Yes

Gruending, Dennis

 Ottawa Non-fiction Any Adult and post-secondary student No

Guest, Jacqueline

 Qualicum Beach History 100 4-12 No

Gugler, Laurel Dee

 Toronto, ON Children's Fiction, Novel & picture books flexible jk-6 Yes

Gunnery, Sylvia

 Crescent Beach, NS fiction 60/ 20 2-12 Yes

Hagen, Jamella

 whitehorse Poetry, fiction, nonfiction Variable Adults Yes

Hahn, Lindsay

Calgary Fantasy fiction, middle grade 15 to 500 Middle grade (grades 3 to 7) Yes

Haigh, Jerry

 Wildlife; Africa; Veterinary Medicine; Adventure; No

Hall, Phil

 PERTH poetry No

Halton, Carissa

 Edmonton Keynote, Workshop up to 500 junior high and high schoolers, Conferences and professional development No

Hancock, Pat

 Toronto non-fiction, short stories 25-45 No

Hancock, Lyn

 Lantzville, BC Non-Fiction Flexible 4 and up Yes

Harbord, Heather

 Powell River Travel, Natural History, Sea Kayaking, History of the BC Coast, Antarctica and the Arctic. Large or small Adults No

Harlick, Robin

 fiction 10-200 9-12 Yes

Harris, Kate

 Atlin Travel, memoir, nonfiction 10-1000 4-12 Yes

Hartley, Julie

 Toronto Fiction, Playwriting, Poetry 10-100 5-8 Yes

Harvey Steski, Carol

Toronto poetry No

Haworth-Attard, Barbara

 London YA and middle-grade no limit ages 5 to 17 Yes

Haynes, Elizabeth

 Calgary presentation to book clubs 20 book clubs, adult No

Haynes, Diane

 Vancouver YA Any 4-12 Yes

Heartfield, Kate

 Ottawa How Stories Matter any 7 to 12 Yes

Heffron, Dorris

 Toronto adult fiction and young adult fiction classroom, book club, public assembly adults university or high school students No

Henderson, Keith

 Montreal West Fiction Age 16 and up Yes

Herrera, Mia

 Fiction Yes

Hetherington, Victoria

 Toronto Drama; Fiction; Creative Nonfiction Flexible 6 - 12 Yes

Hicks, Caitlin

 Roberts Creek Keynote speech 10 - 500 Adults and Young Adults (grades 11, 12 and up) who read. The accompanying workshop is for those who want to explore writing their life adventures and stories, from private moments to significant events - either into fiction, or literary non-fiction. No

Hobsbawn-Smith, dee

 creative nonfictoin, poetry, fiction No

Hodge, Deborah

 Vancouver. BC children's nonfiction and picture books 2-3 classes in schools and libraries; more at conferences Most suitable for Grades 1-7, but can speak to any age group Yes

Hoff, Andrea

 Vancouver Speculative comics; Graphic memoir; Visual writing 5-500 School-aged children, youth, and adults Yes

Holt, Faye Reineberg

 Calgary Fiction, Nonfiction and History Please consult, most range from small groups to large library and convention audiences Adult creative writing and Canadian history groups No

Homel, David

 Montreal, QC Fiction, Non-Fiction flexible 9-12 No

Honeybourn, Jennifer

 Stratford middle grade, young adult, romance, horror, humour 25-30 4-10 No

Hoque, Shahanaz

 Mississauga Poem, inspirational song, motivational speech, Art open Jk to Adult Yes

Hudson, Allan

 Dieppe Action/adventure. Crime fiction. Historical Fiction. Short Stories Any Any Yes

Hughes, Susan

 Toronto Children's 25 - 70 1 - 6 Yes

Huizinga Mills, Carolyn

 Kitchener Picture Book Flexible K-8 No

Hunter, Bruce

 Toor hill Fiction, poetry, essay, life writing. 1-100 Teens to seniors Yes

Hutsell-Manning, Linda

 Cobourg, ON Fiction, memoir, poetry, playwriting, juvenile novels, picture books 30-35 Kindergarten to Grade 3 - picture books and play creation Grade 4 to 6 or 7 - time-travel novels, play writing Grade 7 to 12 - short stories, novel, play writing Adult - Fiction, memoir, poetry, play writing, juvenile novels, picture books Yes

Jailall, Peter

 Mississauga and Toronto Poetry Variable 2 to 12 No

Jennings, Peter

 Midland Non-fiction 10 and up any No

Jennings, Sharon

 Toronto Children's 50- ish Yes

Johnson, Terry

 Whitefish Falls middle grade fiction 2 - 8 Yes

Johnson, Naj

 Brampton Children and Poetry 100 My Magnificent Hair Presentation is geared for all ages. I Come As I Am Reflections in Verses Presentation is geared towards high school, college, university students and adults. Yes

Johnston, Simon

 Vancouver Historical Fiction 12 and up 10 and up No

Joyce, Mere

 Antigonish Young Adult, Middle Grade, Creative Writing Any 5-12 No

Kacer, Kathy

 Toronto Historical fiction and non-fiction 125 4-8 Yes

Kafarowski, Joanna

 Victoria Polar Studies, History, Geography, Women's Studies Any high school, college or university level No

Kakakaway, Robert

 Whitecap Non-fiction - Residential schools 25 to 30 High school, Postsecondary, and Adults No

Kalman, Judith

 Toronto Creative non-fiction open open No

Kaner, Etta

 Toronto Non-fiction 60 4 - 6 No

Karibyan, Gary

 Fantasy, Horror and Thriller Any fantasy and horror thriller fans above 16 years of age. No

Kasaboski, Tracy

 Memoir Any Any No

Kasper, Vancy

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry 30-60 4-12 No

Kawatski, Deanna

 Celista memoir, fiction & children's literature any size All levels. No

Keith, Julie

 fiction No

Kellerhals-Stewart, Heather

 Heriot Bay, BC Fiction 60 k-8 No

Kelly, Anne C.

 Historical Fiction 4-7 No

Kennedy, Fred W.

 Historical Fiction No

Kerbel, Deborah

 Thornhill YA and Middle Grade up to 100 4-8 No

Kessler, Deirdre

 Toronto and environs children's fiction and adult poetry any size is fine Yes

Khan, Rukhsana

 Toronto, ON Fiction 100 k-12 Yes

Kirk, Heather

 Barrie, ON Fiction, Non-Fiction 45 9-12 No

Kirzner-Priest, Eli

 Kamakura, Japan Creative writing and/or Japan and/or science fiction Any Adult Yes

Kleiber, Marilyn

 Fantasy and Myth Up 200 people 16 and up Yes

Kohanyi, Julius

 Toronto fiction, science fiction, fantasy flexible No

Korman, Gordon

 Thornhill, ON Fiction Unlimited 3-10 Yes

Körner, Miriam

 Air Ronge Young Adult and Picture Book max. 60 k-12 Yes

Kusugak, Michael

 Arnes Children's Literature 70 - 100 age dependant Yes

Kuyek, Joan Newman

 Ottawa non-fiction can vary 10-13 Yes

Lakoseljac, Bianca

 Tiny Fiction: novels, short stories. Poetry. Essay writing. 10+ TBA Yes

Lam, Fiona Tinwei

 Vancouver Poetry any size Grad 4/5 to adult No

Lapointe, Annette

 Grande Prairie short fiction, novels (literary and slipstream) any My work is appropriate for older teens and adults. Yes

Larsen, Andrew

 toronto Picture Book Any K-6 No

Lawson, Julie

 Victoria, BC Childrens Fiction 60-75 k-6 No

Lazurko, Anne

 Weyburn Fiction /Non-fiction 6-12 Adult: ages 16 to 100 Yes

Leavey, Peggy Dymond

Trenton, ON Fiction 70-100 4-8 No

Leck, James

 Dartmouth Young Adult 20-200 4-12 No

Lee, Day's

 Brossard Fiction No

Lee, John B.

 Brantford, ON Ficiton, Poetry flexible k-12 No

Leedahl, Shelley A.

 Ladysmith mini-drama, poetry, fiction K-12 No

Lendrum, Bonnie

 Carlisle Palliative Care, Aging, Literacy 10-300 Adult Yes

Leslie, Mark

 Waterloo Ghost Stories Any 5 through 12 No

Leventoyannis Harvey, Stella

Whistler Fiction Any Any age group for adults and for children, grades 10 to 12. No

Levy, Myrna Neuringer

 Toronto, ON Fiction 50 2-8 No

Levy, Joanne

 Clinton Middle Grade Fiction Varies 4 - 8 No

Lewis, Amanda

Perth Writing for children and young adults 100+ Ages 9 - adult Yes

Lindquist, N. J.

 Markham mystery, teen fiction, fantasy, journalism negotiable No

Lohans, Alison

 Regina, SK Fiction 100 K-through high school Yes

London, Erica

 Oshawa children No limit Intended age groups: 3-13 years old Grades: JK- 8 Yes

Londry, Jennifer

 Kingston Poetry, fiction, non-fiction 10-200 Mature Audience. May contain emotional content that may not be suitable for young listeners. No

Loughead, Deb

 Toronto, ON Children’s and YA fiction, children’s poetry flexible k-12 Yes

Love, K. Ann

 King City, ON (short drive to Toronto, Peel, York) Children's Non-Fiction 75 (w/ teachers) 3-12 Yes

Ludwig, Sidura

 Fiction any size - I am confortable in a classroom setting, or a larger group 3 and up Yes

MacDonald, Hugh

 Brudenell, PEI Poetry, Fiction, Childrens' Picture Books Flexible k-12 Yes

MacDonald, Mary

 Mary Literary Readings No Limit Adults No

MacDonald, Tanis

 Waterloo manuscript preparation 10-50 adult learners No

MacKay, Carol L.

 Poetry, writing for children Small groups K-Gr. 3; adults No

MacKay, Elly

 Owen Sound Picture Books upto 90 students JK - 5 No

MacKinnon, Renny

 Bewdley Historical 10 to 100 7 and up Yes

MacLean, Stella

 Riverview Suspense, Romance Any High school and beyond No

MacLean, Wendy

 Brockville Poetry reading; nature and spirit; exploring creativity; poetry and healing; drawing from the depths of soul; any size. Adult, or young adults exploring their creativity; developing their own voice Yes

Macpherson, Margaret

 Deep River Fiction, memoir, non fiction, poetry All sizes Young adult and adult. Can work with younger children Yes

MacSkimming, Roy

 Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto areas Fiction and non-fiction Any No

Madott, Darlene

Etobicoke, Toronto PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION 100 ADULT Yes

Maitland, Colette

 Gananoque Fiction Flexible Grades 4-12 No

Manson, Ainslie

 Bowen Island Fiction, Non-Fiction Flexible k-8 No

Marjerrison, Lara Margaret

 Toronto Poetry & Spoken Word Any 6 through 12, College Yes

Marlatt, Daphne

 Vancouver poetry, fiction, essay No

Marshall, Yolanda T

 Toronto CARIBBEAN/AFRICAN Picture Books Any All ages Yes

Maruno, Jennifer

 Burlington Fiction 30-75 3-10 Yes

Mason, Adrienne

 Vancouver Island Non-fiction, Children's Writing Approx. 100 K to Adult Yes

Matthews, Cynthia

 CHESLEY writing short fiction 15-60 -adult -people who enjoy short fiction and those who might aspire to trying to write short fiction No

Maviglia, Joseph

 Toronto POETRY, SONGWRITING, NON-FICTION ANY Grade 10- 1YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE No

Maylor, Micheline

 Calgary/Canmore poetry, writing style, and non-fiction any Any No

McCann, James

 Vancouver Young Adult Fiction Any 5-adult Yes

McCracken, Hugh T.

 Ottawa, ON Young adult and Adult Fiction variable 4-12 No

McDonnell, Kathleen

 Toronto, ON Drama, Fiction/Non-Fiction 30 4-12 No

McIlhone, Donald

 Port Hood Creative Writing No limit. High School and Post-Secondary levels. Yes

McKay, Sharon E.

 Charlottetown Fiction, non fiction, commercial writing Flexible Flexible Yes

McLellan, Stephanie

 Newmarket Picture Books, Mid Grade 50-60 K-3 (for picture books); Grade 5-8 (for mid grade novel) Yes

McLeod, Heather

 Thunder Bay children's literature 10+ children, parents and their educators, toddlers to teens (tailored to suit audience) Yes

McMaster, Margaret J.

 Kingsville Children's Literature Up to 35, in a classroom, library, or bookstore setting. Ages 8 to 12 Yes

McNicoll, Sylvia

 Burlington, ON fiction, non-fiction 60-200 Grades 3-6 or grades 6-8. High school Creative Writing Yes

Melanson, Arlene Evelyn

 Ridgetown Childrens Books, easy reader, environmental, lessons on sharing any Pre- Kindergarden -grade 3 No

Methot, Suzanne

 Gabriola Non-Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Memoir Small Group, Large Group Grades 4-12, Post-Secondary, Adult Literacy No

Meyrick, Rich

 New Dundee Middle-grade combining fact with fiction flexible 4-8 Yes

Midgley, Peter

 Edmonton Poetry, Fiction, Storytelling, Leadership Max. 60 K-12; Adult No

Miller, Ruth

 Toronto, ON Rhyming Text 30 k-3 No

Mills, Jean

 Guelph Young Adult/Middle Grade/Children's Fiction and Writing Skills Flexible Grades 3-12 Adult No

Mills, Judith Christine

 Toronto "The Author/ Illustrator" 10-40 ( can discuss if more - ie. auditorium presentations) 4-12 No

Mills-Milde, Valerie

 London literary and contemporary fiction 30 to 60 9 -12 No

Mirolla, Michael

 Hamilton Novels/Short Story Writing/Poetry 30 No

Moga, Irina

 Toronto Poetry 20-300 Public at large. No

Molavi, Fereshteh

 Toronto Fiction Secondary Schools Yes

Moore, Christopher

 Toronto, ON Non-Fiction, Canadian History flexible 6-12 No

Mordecai, Pamela

 TORONTO poetry, fiction Any adults and children, all school grades, Yes

Mossallanejad, Ezat

 Toronto Torture, trauma, human rights, tyranny, religion, Islam, LGBTQI, war, genocide, refugee protection, exile, crimes against humanity, impunity, story-telling, Farsi literature, disability, children's rights, and satire Any size Any age group, any reading level or grades Yes

Mulder, Michelle

 Victoria children's fiction (picture books / early readers) 5-90 No

Mulholland, David

 Ottawa historical fiction 30? 10 to 12 Yes

Munro, Jane

 VANCOUVER Poetry, Memoir I've read poetry to very large audiences, but - if the presentation is interactive - I prefer to engage with a smaller group. Adult University School - elementary and secondary No

Munteanu, Nina

 Toronto science fiction & fantasy, general fiction, creative nonfiction, eco-fiction, climate fiction, cli-fi all sizes secondary and up Yes

Mutala, Marion

 Saskatoon any any No

Nash, Peta-Gaye

 Mississauga Literary, Caribbean, Children's Lit 200 for presentations, 30 for workshops kindergarten to Grade 12 No

Nesbitt, Karen

 Montreal Writing for Young Adults, Memoir, Memoir for Teens, Mini-Memoir, Creative Non-Fiction Any Size All ages 12-adult, including seniors Yes

Nicholas, Kumudini

 Ottawa Standard: Memoir Have done presentations to a range of audiences from the small to the very large. Adults and Young Adults. Reading Level - grade 9 and above No

Nickel, Barbara

 Yarrow Poetry up to 200 Adults Yes

Norris, Daniela I.

Montreal Fiction, Non Fiction 100 adults interested in inspired fiction and non fiction and/or historical fiction for teens ages 12-17 Yes

Nyoka, Gail

 Toronto Stage plays, creative writing, storytelling Negotiable 4 - 7 Yes

O'Keeffe, Frank

 Calgary Fiction 150 4-8 No

Okun Hill, Debbie

 Poetry Yes

Orford, Emily-Jane Hills

 North Gower Canadian history 20-30 3 and up No

Ottoni, Christine

 Toronto Fiction, Poetry 30 for workshops 7-12 No

Oughton, John

 Toronto Poetry 36 Grade 5 and up No

Papamarko, Sofi

 Toronto Fiction (short story writing), Non-Fiction (personal essay writing) 5 - 500 6 - 12 No

Parmar, Kalwant Singh Nadeem

Poetry, Fiction No

Pateman, Annette

 Children's Picture Book, fiction, Negotiable K1- k7 Yes

Paterson, Pamela

 Kingston nonfiction unlimited Yes

Patkau, Karen

 Toronto Information Picturebooks maximum 80 K to 6 No

Patz, Deborah S.

 Coquitlam Fiction, Screenplay, Visual storytelling (filmmaking) flexible Grades 6 - 12 No

Peacock, Shane

 Cobourg Fiction/Non-F (YA & adult), plays, journalism, tv 200 4-8 No

Peck, Frances

 North Vancouver Author talk and reading Any size Adult readers or writers, especially of literary fiction Yes

Peetoom, Laura

 Toronto Children's literature 35 or fewer K-5 and 6-12 Yes

Penne, A. S.

 Sechelt Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Screen/Stageplay unlimited (workshop maximum: 10-12) all (K - adult) No

Perry, Daniel

 Toronto fiction any Yes

Peterson, Shelley

 TBA YA fiction any 6 to 9 No

Peterson, Lois

 Nanaimo Children's fiction, creative writing, storytelling 15-200 Yes

Phillips, Wendy

 Gabriola Island Poetry as the voice of adolescence, The Creative Process, 50-100 Ages 10 to adult Yes

Pignat, Caroline

 Fiction No

Pirani, Ayaz

 Poetry As appropriate 7-12 Yes

Pitawanakwat, Kenn

 Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve fiction,non-fiction, memoir, Indigenous, Ottawa Language/culture any size 1-12 baccalaureate, post baccalaureate - PH.d. Yes

Pitt, Steve

 Rutherglen Non-Fiction and Fiction Twenty to Fifty per session Six to Twelve Yes

Pomeroy, Jamila

 Vancouver Creative Non Fiction, Poetry, Essay Writing, Canadian Black history 30- full auditorium. Grades 8 to 12 No

Porter, Helen Fogwill

 St. John’s, NFLD Fiction, Non-Fiction 30 7-8 No

Powell, Marie

 Regina Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction 5-15 people Adults, Young Adults, Grades 6-12 Yes

Prain, Leanne

 Vancouver, BC Craft or creativity 25-100 Ages 16+, basic reading level No

Prashaw, Rick

 Ottawa Memoirs, Storytelling 20-1,000 Any high school, college/university, general public, social agencies, human rights, faith, LGBTQ No

Priest, Robert

 poetry, YA novels, songs From small groupings to an auditorium full age-appropriate material for any age jk - post secondary Yes

Principe, Concetta

 Toronto Non-fiction, Creative non-Fiction and poetry No

Prins, Marie

 Colborne readings from my novel Virtual for 2022 children, adult No

Quattrocchi, Marina

 Smiths Falls Dreams/Ethical Psychology no limit No

Read, Janet

 Toronto Fiction, Poetry flexbile 5-12 No

Reaume, Marilyn

 Stoney Creek Children's Poetry 300 Age 8-14 Yes

Reidel, Marion

 Guelph Short Fiction 15 - 30 9 - 12 No

Rempel, Al

 Prince George Poetry 30 8-12 Yes

Revelle, Rick

 Napanee Historical Fiction - 1300's Pre-contact Canada Any size Grades JK to 12 Yes

Reyes, Cynthia

 Two Genres: Children's Illustrated Books and Memoirs Up to 20 K to 5 (children's books) and high school (memoirs) No

Ritchie, Rob

 Wiarton literary fiction, any size writing conferences/retreats, cross-over literary-music events, book launches, book clubs No

Rivera, Patria

 Toronto Poetry Any size 5-12 No

Roberts Lukins, Sheilah

 Portugal Cove-St. Philip's Children's Literature any children ages 7 and up No

Rodgers, Margaret

 Oshawa on ZOOM - poems and coming of age chronicles, also readings from Locating Alexandra, my book open High school No

Roitman, Gina

 St-Colomban Historical Fiction, Memoir writing 15- 150 Adults, Seniors Yes

Romanek, Trudee

 Barrie, ON Non-fiction, research 50 All Yes

Romanuk, Paul

 Toronto Sports and/or sports broadcasting any 1-6 Yes

Rose, Rachel

 All genres, all ages--all good No

Rosenbaum, Bev

 Toronto Middle grade and young adult contemporary Can tailor to any size! Can tailor presentations to middle school or high school students. Yes

Rosenblum, Rebecca

 Toronto Fiction any No

Ross, Stuart

 Will travel. Poetry, Fiction Any No

Rowntree, Lenore

 Vancouver Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry, Writing Tough Topics 10 - 60 6 - 12 No

Roy, Zoë S.

 Toronto Literary fiction up to 20 Adults Yes

Ruurs, Margriet

 Children's Any K - 7 No

Saba, Maria

 Ottawa Fiction, creative nonfiction, fairytales and fabels 5 to 100 1 to 12 (6 years up) Yes

Sadler, Judy-Ann

 London Stories, creativity, crafts 50-60 JK-Grade 6 Yes

Sawyer, Don

 Any children's; YA any No

Scarsbrook, Richard

 Toronto Fiction, Poetry Any Adult, Teen, Middle Grade Yes

Schafrick, Ron

 Toronto Fiction. Short Stories, LGBTQI2S any high school and up No

Scharper, Hilary

 Toronto Lecture/Presentation any size I have given talks to high-school and university groups, public audiences, as well as reading groups. Yes

Schwartz, Ellen

 Burnaby, BC Fiction, Non-Fiction 60 3-8 No

Scrimger, Richard

 Toronto Fiction flexible k-8 No

Sevestre, Paula

 Ohsweken Mind, Body and Spirit 5-500 Target Audience - Women Aged 30-70 Reading Level - Grade 8 and Up No

Sewell, Anna Marie

 Edmonton Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction negotiable 7 - 12 No

Shaben, Carol

 Vancouver Creative nonfiction, literary journalism any Middle & High School, University, General Public Yes

Sher, Emil

 Young adult fiction, picture books, stage plays Flexible Grade 1 - 12 Yes

Shields, Vanessa

 Windsor Poetry, Fiction, Creativity, Memoir, Idea Generation Any I can adapt my presentations to meet the age/reading level/grade needed, including shifting presentations to match curriculum. Yes

Shmelzer, Anne

 Ottawa fiction up to fifty 11 and 12 No

Shortell, Ann

 Toronto Coming of Age; Women’s Fiction; Multicultural; Historical; Mystery; any any No

Sibbald, Barbara

 Ottawa fiction, editing 20 Adult learners Yes

Silver, Eve

 St. Catharines YA/fiction/ flexible 7-12 No

Silver, Erin

 Toronto COVID-19 Pandemic, nonfiction for kids, fiction writing for kids any 3-6 Yes

Silverthorne, Judith

 Regina Children's Literature, Adventure, Time Travel any 3-12 No

Skidmore, Patricia

 Nanaimo Canadian history any size 6-12 No

Skrypuch, Marsha

 Brantford YA, middle-grade novels, picture books. negotiable k to adult Yes

Slaven, Marissa

 Hamilton YA eco-fiction flexible 7-12 Yes

Smith, Heather T.

 Children's, Young Adult 150 for presentations, 30 for workshops JK- grade 12 No

Smith, John M.

 Carrying Place, ON Non-Fiction 35 3-12 No

Smith, Steven Ross

 Banff Poetry, fiction, non-fiction 40 all No

Sneyd, Lola

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry 30 k-8 No

Snow, Jennifer

 Edmonton Romance or Thriller 1-100 10-12 Yes

Sobat, Gail Sidonie

 Edmonton YA Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry; Literary Fiction, Poetry (adults) negotiable Grades 4-6, 7-12, Adults Yes

Soles, Caro

 Toronto Literary, sf or mystery Any size People who love tonread. Usually adults. No

Somerville, Janet

 Toronto Literary nonfiction: Gellhorn & Hemingway in the 1930s/1940s; WWII women war correspondents; Martha Gellhorn's social justice writing Any size Grade 6 & up Yes

Sorochinsky, Jo

Ottawa Memoir/Historical/Holocaust Any Secondary school and adult Yes

Spenst, Kevin

 Vancouver poetry; lyric essay; micro-fiction/flash fiction any size adults No

Spracklin, Floyd

 Corner Brook Young Adult Fiction 50 All ages No

Spring, Debbie

 Toronto, ON Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction, and Picture books flexible JK-12 No

Stachniak, Eva

 TORONTO Historical fiction 20 and up Adults Yes

Stapley, Marissa

 Toronto Fiction Any size Any grade Yes

Staunton, Ted

 Port Hope Fiction flexible K-12 Yes

Stern, Reva Leah

 Toronto mystery novel not an issue Not for children younger than teen-aged. No

Stevenson, Robin

 Victoria YA and children's fiction any No

Stewart, Donna

 South Bruce Peninsula Fiction 60 3-8 No

Stinson, Kathy

 Rockwood Fiction, Children's, Young Adult 60 1-12 Yes

Stonier-Newman, Lynne

 Kamloops BC early developmental history from colonial administrators' perspectives and my books include much non-indigenous and BC indigenous history prefer smaller groups of 20 or under but have experience with up to 80 listeners Grade 10 up to seniors' groups New Canadians Guest speaker for not-for-profit societies No

Strube, Cordelia

 Toronto Literary Fiction 5-25 No

Sulaiman, Sonia

 Windsor Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction Flexible K-12 No

Swan, Dane

 Toronto Poetry/Spoken Word Poetry Prefer classrooms, but flexible Flexible No

Taekema, Sylvia

 Chatham Children's fiction However many fit comfortably in the room you've chosen 1-8 No

Tamberg, Urve

 Toronto Historical fiction (WWII) and non-fiction (writing) flexible 7 to adult Yes

Tanaka, Shelley

 Kingston MG/YA non-fiction, essay writing Max. 30 for workshop 5 and up Yes

Tarnopolsky, Damian

 Toronto Fiction/Reflective writing 20-100 7-12 Yes

Taylor, Jowi

 Toronto Canadian history and diversity, multiculturalism, reconciliation, music. Mostly full-school assemblies of whatever size. Additional classroom or club special visits also available in addition. 4-12 Yes

Theis, Leona

 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Fiction, memoirs, personal essays Readers and writers. Yes

Thierry Llewellyn, Joy

 Pender Island Screenwriting, Young Adult, Travel Writing, Memoir No limit, have presented from 10-500 people Elementary to high school, college to writing groups to film/TV/writing events No

Thomas, H. Nigel

 Greenfield Park Fiction and poetry any size Adolescents and adults Yes

Thompson, Ron

 Toronto Fiction (satire, historical). Reading or discussion of my work or inspiration Any Any Yes

Thornhill, Jan

 Ontario children's non-fiction and picture books max. 50 No

Thornhill Verma, Jenn

 Ottawa creative nonfiction (history, memoir, narrative); can include an art element any 3-6 Yes

Tilley, Sara

 St. John's Fiction, playwriting Adults, writers, teens No

Toews, Mitchell

 Rennie/Trearty 1 and 3 lands: In the boreal forest just north of the Fiftieth latitude in eastern Manitoba. Situated on Métis land: Anishinabe Waki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ Fiction Small Emerging writers beginning or re-commencing a writing career later in life. Yes

Toffanello, Paul

 Vancouver, BC / New Liskeard, ON Middle Grade Fiction & Juvenile Fiction 5-500 Classroom/Student groups from grades 4-8 for middle grade fiction. Ages 9-13 Classroom/student groups from grades 1-3 for juvenile fiction. Ages 6-8 Yes

Topperman, Caroline

 Writing - General Any 10+ No

Toten, Teresa

 Toronto Young Adult (YA) 30 to 300 7 to 12 No

Tregebov, Rhea

 Vancouver poetry, fiction, picture books up to 200 kindergarten to 12 Yes

Tsabari, Ayelet

 Toronto Fiction, Creative Non-fiction Any 6-12 No

Tsiang, Sarah

 Kingston Picture Books, Children's Non-Fiction, Poetry Any No

Tucker, Heather

 Ajax Popular Fiction Any General, teens to seniors Yes

Tysdal, Daniel Scott

 Poetry, Fiction, and Screenwriting (Short Film) 10-200 Kindergarten to Grade 12 No

Ulrich, Maureen

 Lampman Young Adult 300 6 - 12 No

Upjohn, Rebecca

 Toronto. ON Children's fiction and non-fiction 60-ish/somewhat flexible K-6 Yes

Vermond, Kira

 Guelph Creative, fun, thoughtful non-fiction Any size (although groups that are 12-50 students work best) 3-8 No

Verstraete, Larry

 Winnipeg Non-Fiction negotiable 3-8 No

Wagner, Bernadette

 Treaty 4, Regina Poetry, Spoken Word, Nonfiction, YA 3+ Any No

Walker, Ruth E.

 Oshawa Fiction and Poetry Classroom or combined classrooms 7 to 12 No

Wallace, Jade

 Windsor Collaborative Poetry Any Any Yes

Wallace, Ian

 Brookline, Massachusetts Fiction 100 K-12 No

Walsh, Ann

 Williams Lake, BC Fiction & Non-Fiction 75 4-12 No

Walsh, Susan

 Wakefield Fiction and Non-Fiction As requested Depends on request Yes

Walters, Eric

 Guelph Fiction/Non-fiction/Novels/Picture Books/First Chapter Books/ 50 - 200 k - 12 Yes

Waltner-Toews, David

 Kitchener, ON Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction flexible 9-12 No

Watt, Kelly

 Hamilton, Ontario Walking Meditation 100 6-12 No

Wearing, Judy

 Kingston/Belleville - will travel Nonfiction any Yes

Westcott, Frank

Alliston many any any Yes

Westerhof, Patricia

 Toronto Fiction: Editing Skills ten to thirty 8-12 No

White, Susan

 Young Adult Fiction 10-100 4-12 Yes

Whitson, Audrey J.

 Edmonton Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama any size Teenagers to adults No

Wickenden, Dave

 Sudbury Fiction 20-30 9-12 Yes

Wilson, Janet

 Eden Mills near Guelph creative nonfiction and picture book fiction and nonfiction flexible K-12 Yes

Wilson, John

 Vancouver, Victoria Historical Fiction/ writing flexible 5 to 10 Yes

Wilton Katz, Welwyn

London Children’s & YA Fiction, postcard stories unlimited, if good site 5 and up (adults too) Yes

Wimsett, David

 Kentville All Up to 20 Beginning to experienced writers - teens to adults Yes

Winstanley, Nicola

 Hamilton Picture Book Any size JK-5 No

Winter, Wendy

 Squamish Young children to aspiring writers Any 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 skillfully adjust the presentation to the group's grade and needs. Yes

Winters, Kari-Lynn

 St. Catharines Children's Literature, Drama, Non-Fiction, Picturebooks, Poetry Up to 500 Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults Yes

Wishinsky, Frieda

 Toronto picture books, children's fiction and non-fiction 60-120 No

With, Cathleen

 Vancouver Fiction Writing, Workshop, Story telling, Young Adult writing 3-500 7-12, university Yes

Withers, Pam

 Vancouver adventure, survival, sports no limit 4th grade and up No

Wolf-Heffner, Lori

 Waterloo Workshop on the editing process, using real manuscript drafts. 5-35 5+ No

Wood, Maggie L.

 London, ON YA Fantasy 75 4-12 Yes

Wood, Heather J.

 Toronto Young Adult/Adult Crossover 8 and up No

Wood Barrett, Rebecca

 Whistler middle grade fiction or adult writing workshops any Book Presentations for Schools & Libraries Age 9-12, Grades 4-6 Creative Writing Workshops: All Ages | Genres: fiction, non-fiction, children's writing, screenwriting Yes

Woodward, Caroline

 New Denver and/or Parksville in 2022 Fear & Imagination for children, Excerpts from fiction or memoir with or without slides for adults 20 to 425+, depending on age and format Yes

Wylie, Bettyjane

 Toronto, ON Drama, Fiction, Non-F., Poetry, Tales, Film 30 plus K-12 Yes

Yeung, Catherine

 Vancouver Poetry, creative nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Asian Canadian Any Age group: Adults No

Yin, Anna

 Mississauga Poetry Alive 10-100 3-12 or adults No

Young, Dianne

 Martensville Picture Books up to 70 K-4 No

Yuan-Innes, Melissa

 Fiction (mystery/thriller, fantasy, science fiction), non-fiction (health and medicine because I'm an emergency doctor; travel; memoir); humour; from picture books to Derringer-nominated whodunits, for all ages Flexible JK-univeristy Yes

Zimmermann, Werner

 Guelph writing and illustrating children's books <75 4-12 Yes

Zonailo, Carolyn

 Montreal, QC Poetry 45 4-12 No

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