Participating Authors
Author | City | Genre | Audience Size | Grades | Northern Program |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abdou, Angie |
Calgary, Cranbrook, Fernie, ... | Fiction | 10-200 | No | |
Adams, Rebekkah |
Owen Sound | Therapeutic Writing, Narrative Therapy, Resilience and Hope Through Creativity | Any Size | Adults | Yes |
Aihoshi, Susan |
Toronto | historical fiction | Flexible | 4 and up, through high school | No |
Aire, Ekiuwa |
Oakville | African History | 2-6 | 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 |
Andersen, Marguerite |
Toronto, ON | Fiction, Poetry | 20 | 7-8 | 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 |
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, Donna |
Squamish, Sea-to-Sky, Vancouver | creative non-fiction & genre fiction | all | 9-12 | 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 |
Beattie, Anne-Marie |
FICTION/CREATIVE NON FICTION | 10-200 | K-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 | non-fiction, nature, adventure | 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 |
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 and Pender Island | Poetry or creative non-ficction | Any size | Any age, competent reading level, Grade 8 up. | Yes |
Brenna, Beverley |
Saskatoon | Canadian Children's Literature | negotiable | negotiable | 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, Hannah |
literary fiction | 10-60 | 11 12 | No | |
Brown, Sharon |
Robert’s Creek, BC | Non-Fiction | flexible | 7-8 | No |
Browne, Heather |
Fredericton | short story | 15 | Senior High | 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/Teen Fiction | 10+ no limit | 7-college level | No |
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, Kern |
Toronto | Passion And Paper | Any | Emerging writers and artists. | Yes |
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, BC | Juvenile Fiction | 100 | k-6 | Yes |
Charleson, Karen |
TOFINO | Fiction | Any size | Grades 7 and up. | Yes |
Chiang, Sylv |
Pickering | middle grade fiction | flexible | 4-8 | No |
Chislett, Nancy |
Nancy | 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 (also Ontario) | children's fiction | up to 30 | P-7 | 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 |
Coutu Radmore, Claudia |
Carleton Place | Lyric Poetry, Japanese poetry forms, poetry and history, poetry and genealogy, publishing | Flexible audience | Grades 7 - 12 | 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 |
Crook, Marion |
Gibsons | Fiction, Non-Fiction | 50 | 4-8 | No |
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 | Adult fiction, nonfiction (creative nonfiction, travel writing, essay writing, journalism) | Any | Any | 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 |
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 |
York Region | Poetry | 20 - 40 | 4 - 12 | 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 |
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 |
Downie, Glen |
Toronto, ON | Poetry | 20 (wrkshp), 60 (reading) | 9-12 | Yes |
Downie, Mary Alice |
Kingston, ON | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry | flexible | k-12 | No |
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, Isabel |
Toronto | Playwriting, Screenwriting, Fiction, Non-Fiction | Open to Discussion | 7-12 | No |
Duarte, Marilyn |
Toronto | Creative Writing, Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Memoir | 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 | |
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 |
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 | |
Escott, Helen C. |
St. John's | Crime fiction, mystery | 500 | 9 - 12 | No |
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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Graham, Dr. Olga |
DON MILLS, | non-fiction | 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, Vicki |
Halifax | Children's and Young Adult | Up to 150 (but please - not in gyms or cafeterias) | 5 through 12 | Yes |
Grant, Joyce |
Toronto | Avoiding Fake News, Picture books, Journalism, Media Literacy, Literacy, Writers' Craft, Critical Thinking | Small or large groups are fine. | K-9 | 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 |
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 |
Haigh, Jerry |
Wildlife; Africa; Veterinary Medicine; Adventure; | No | |||
Hall, Phil |
poetry | 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, 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 |
poetry, fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction | 6+ | 8-12 | 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 |
Hohn, Nadia L |
Toronto | Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult | 200 | K to 12 | 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 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Krossing, Karen |
Toronto, ON | Fiction for kids and teens | 100 | 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 |
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 | |
Leger, Diane Carmel |
Dieppe, N.B. | Children/Youth | up to 60 | k-6 | 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, Joanne |
Clinton | Middle Grade Fiction | Varies | 4 - 8 | No |
Levy, Myrna Neuringer |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 50 | 2-8 | 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 |
Long, Angela |
Creative Nonfiction | any | all | 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, Mary |
Mary | Literary Readings | No Limit | Adults | No |
MacDonald, Hugh |
Brudenell, PEI | Poetry, Fiction, Childrens' Picture Books | Flexible | k-12 | Yes |
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 |
Macpherson, Margaret |
fiction/non fiction | 100 max | grade 5 through 12 | 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 | Picture Books | 1000 | 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 |
McCabe, Steven |
Toronto | 1.Poetry in a poetic voice. 2.Fiction or non-fiction in poetic prose. | One classroom ideally unless there is a special event. | 4 - 12 | 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 |
McLean, Dirk |
Toronto | YA Fiction & Picture Book | Flexible | 5-8 4-6 | No |
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 | fiction | 5-800 | preschool to high school and general public | Yes |
McNicoll, Sylvia |
Burlington, ON | fiction, non-fiction | 60-200 | Grades 3-6 or grades 6-8. High school Creative Writing | Yes |
Meadows, Sally |
Riverview | Picture Books, Middle Years Non-Fiction, STEM | Up to 100 | 1-5 | No |
Melanson, Arlene Evelyn |
Ridgetown | Childrens Books, easy reader, environmental, lessons on sharing | any | Pre- Kindergarden -grade 3 | No |
Methot, Suzanne |
Nanaimo | 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 |
Kitchener | Poetry/Stories(Adult & Children); Plays | any | any | No |
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 |
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 | |||
Olding, Susan |
Victoria | All | No | ||
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 | |||
Parry, Caroline Balderston |
Ottawa/Montreal | Non-Fiction | 100 | k-8 | 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, Lois |
Nanaimo | Children's fiction, creative writing, storytelling | 15-200 | Yes | |
Peterson, Shelley |
TBA | YA fiction | any | 6 to 9 | No |
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 |
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 | |
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 |
Sauve, Paulette Marie |
Montreal | Public readings | Young adults, Adults | Yes | |
Sawyer, Don |
Any | children's; YA | any | No | |
Scarsbrook, Richard |
Toronto, ON | Young Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, Poetry | negotiable | 6 and up | 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 |
Selway, Shawn |
Hamilton | recent Canadian history, Euro-Canadian and aboriginal relations | Variable, but the topics raised require room and time for discussion. | secondary school | 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, Erin |
Toronto | COVID-19 Pandemic, nonfiction for kids, fiction writing for kids | any | 3-6 | Yes |
Silver, Eve |
St. Catharines | YA/fiction/ | flexible | 7-12 | No |
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, John M. |
Carrying Place, ON | Non-Fiction | 35 | 3-12 | No |
Smith, Steven Ross |
Banff | Poetry, fiction, non-fiction | 40 | all | No |
Smith, Heather T. |
Children's, Young Adult | 150 for presentations, 30 for workshops | JK- grade 12 | 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 |
Somerville, Janet |
Toronto | Narrative nonfiction | N/A | 9-12 | 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 |
Storms, Patricia |
Toronto | Children's picture books | Max 100 | 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 | |
Thomas, H. Nigel |
Greenfield Park | Fiction and poetry | any size | Adolescents and adults | Yes |
Thompson, Kate J. |
Manitoulin Island | Fiction and non-fiction | any size | 3-12 | 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 | |
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, Ian |
Brookline, Massachusetts | Fiction | 100 | K-12 | No |
Wallace, Jade |
Windsor | Collaborative Poetry | Any | Any | Yes |
Walsh, Ann |
Williams Lake, BC | Fiction & Non-Fiction | 75 | 4-12 | No |
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/ON/Canada... often Las Vegas... or Roaming Here 'n There | Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Songwriting | Any | All | 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, John |
Vancouver, Victoria | Historical Fiction/ writing | flexible | 5 to 10 | Yes |
Wilson, Janet |
Eden Mills near Guelph | creative nonfiction and picture book fiction and nonfiction | flexible | K-12 | 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, Ontario | picture books, poetry, drama, non-fiction | 500 max. | ELKP-grade 12, as well as College/University-level | No |
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, Heather J. |
Toronto | Young Adult/Adult Crossover | 8 and up | No | |
Wood, Maggie L. |
London, ON | YA Fantasy | 75 | 4-12 | Yes |
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 | 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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