Participating Authors
Author |
City![]() |
Genre | Audience Size | Grades | Northern Program |
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Pignat, Caroline |
Fiction | No | |||
Ruurs, Margriet |
Children's | Any | K - 7 | No | |
Beattie, Anne-Marie |
FICTION/CREATIVE NON FICTION | 10-200 | K-12 | No | |
Tysdal, Daniel Scott |
Poetry, Fiction, and Screenwriting (Short Film) | 10-200 | Kindergarten to Grade 12 | No | |
Reyes, Cynthia |
Two Genres: Children's Illustrated Books and Memoirs | Up to 20 | K to 5 (children's books) and high school (memoirs) | No | |
Hobsbawn-Smith, dee |
poetry, fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction | 6+ | 8-12 | No | |
Brown, Hannah |
literary fiction | 10-60 | 11 12 | No | |
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 | |
Hall, Phil |
poetry | No | |||
Herrera, Mia |
Fiction | Yes | |||
Harlick, Robin |
fiction | 10-200 | 9-12 | Yes | |
Sher, Emil |
Young adult fiction, picture books, stage plays | Flexible | Grade 1 - 12 | Yes | |
Smith, Heather T. |
Children's, Young Adult | 150 for presentations, 30 for workshops | JK- grade 12 | No | |
Crump, Jennifer |
Nonfiction, Journalism, Corporate Writing, Careers in Writing | Any | 2-12 | Yes | |
Brouwer, Sigmund |
Rock and Roll Literacy -- using the power of story in all writing | up to 400 | k-8 | Yes | |
Granados, Marlowe |
Fiction, Memoir | Any | 9-12 | No | |
Pateman, Annette |
Children's Picture Book, fiction, | Negotiable | K1- k7 | Yes | |
Topperman, Caroline |
Writing - General | Any | 10+ | No | |
White, Susan |
Young Adult Fiction | 10-100 | 4-12 | Yes | |
Kelly, Anne C. |
Historical Fiction | 4-7 | No | ||
Kennedy, Fred W. |
Historical Fiction | No | |||
Delaronde, Deborah |
Metis | 60 | 1 - 8 | 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 | |
Macpherson, Margaret |
fiction/non fiction | 100 max | grade 5 through 12 | Yes | |
Okun Hill, Debbie |
Poetry | Yes | |||
Barnes, Lilly |
any or all of above publications | any | 10 on | No | |
Pirani, Ayaz |
Poetry | As appropriate | 7-12 | Yes | |
Ludwig, Sidura |
Fiction | any size - I am confortable in a classroom setting, or a larger group | 3 and up | Yes | |
Priest, Robert |
poetry, YA novels, songs | From small groupings to an auditorium full | age-appropriate material for any age jk - post secondary | Yes | |
Kasaboski, Tracy |
Memoir | Any | Any | No | |
Keith, Julie |
fiction | No | |||
Rose, Rachel |
All genres, all ages--all good | No | |||
Haigh, Jerry |
Wildlife; Africa; Veterinary Medicine; Adventure; | No | |||
Karibyan, Gary |
Fantasy, Horror and Thriller | Any fantasy and horror thriller fans above 16 years of age. | No | ||
Parmar, Kalwant Singh Nadeem |
Poetry, Fiction | No | |||
Gray, Anne |
Fiction | 60 | No | ||
Wagner, Bernadette |
Treaty 4, Regina | Poetry, Spoken Word, Nonfiction, YA | 3+ | Any | No |
Körner, Miriam |
Air Ronge | Young Adult and Picture Book | max. 60 | k-12 | Yes |
Westcott, Frank |
Alliston/ON/Canada... often Las Vegas... or Roaming Here 'n There | Fiction, Non-fiction, Poetry, Songwriting | Any | All | Yes |
Joyce, Mere |
Antigonish | Young Adult, Middle Grade, Creative Writing | Any | 5-12 | No |
Sawyer, Don |
Any | children's; YA | any | No | |
Kusugak, Michael |
Arnes | Children's Literature | 70 - 100 age dependant | Yes | |
Harris, Kate |
Atlin | Travel, memoir, nonfiction | 10-1000 | 4-12 | Yes |
Baird Warren, Jane |
Ayer's Cliff | Middle Grade | Classroom | Yes | |
Smith, Steven Ross |
Banff | Poetry, fiction, non-fiction | 40 | all | No |
Kirk, Heather |
Barrie, ON | Fiction, Non-Fiction | 45 | 9-12 | No |
Romanek, Trudee |
Barrie, ON | Non-fiction, research | 50 | All | Yes |
MacKinnon, Renny |
Bewdley | Historical | 10 to 100 | 7 and up | Yes |
Booker, Jean |
Bobcaygeon, ON | Fiction | flexible | 4-6 | No |
Manson, Ainslie |
Bowen Island | Fiction, Non-Fiction | Flexible | k-8 | No |
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 |
Deed, Jaswant |
Brampton | POETRY | ALL AGE GROUPS | Yes | |
Skrypuch, Marsha |
Brantford | YA, middle-grade novels, picture books. | negotiable | k to adult | Yes |
Lee, John B. |
Brantford, ON | Ficiton, Poetry | flexible | k-12 | No |
Dunleavy, Deborah |
Brockville | Fiction, storytelling | flexible | flexible | Yes |
Bennett, Carolyn |
Brockville | Satire and Humour in Writing and Life | 10-35 | Yes | |
Wallace, Ian |
Brookline, Massachusetts | Fiction | 100 | K-12 | No |
Lee, Day's |
Brossard | Fiction | No | ||
MacDonald, Hugh |
Brudenell, PEI | Poetry, Fiction, Childrens' Picture Books | Flexible | k-12 | Yes |
Cowan, Janice |
Burlington | children's, adult | approx 30 | No | |
de Ronde, Paula |
Burlington | Dementia, Alzheimer's, Caregivers, Long Term Care, Advocacy, Public Speaking | Variable | adult | No |
Button, Lana |
Burlington | picture books | Yes | ||
Maruno, Jennifer |
Burlington | Fiction | 30-75 | 3-10 | Yes |
McNicoll, Sylvia |
Burlington, ON | fiction, non-fiction | 60-200 | Grades 3-6 or grades 6-8. High school Creative Writing | Yes |
Binning, Sadhu |
Burnaby | Punjabi Diaspore Poetry and fiction | No | ||
Schwartz, Ellen |
Burnaby, BC | Fiction, Non-Fiction | 60 | 3-8 | No |
Beck, Andrea |
Caledon East | Picture books | 65 | JK to grade 8 | Yes |
Bell, Wade |
Calgary | Fiction | No | ||
da costa, paulo |
Calgary | Fiction and Poetry | flexible | 6 to 12 | No |
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 |
Edgar, Patti |
Calgary | Middle Grade, YA, Journalism | Negotiable | Grade 3-12 | No |
O'Keeffe, Frank |
Calgary | Fiction | 150 | 4-8 | No |
Everest, Beth |
Calgary | poetry, fiction | any | any | Yes |
Abdou, Angie |
Calgary, Cranbrook, Fernie, ... | Fiction | 10-200 | No | |
Coutu Radmore, Claudia |
Carleton Place | Lyric Poetry, Japanese poetry forms, poetry and history, poetry and genealogy, publishing | Flexible audience | Grades 7 - 12 | Yes |
Lendrum, Bonnie |
Carlisle | Palliative Care, Aging, Literacy | 10-300 | Adult | Yes |
Smith, John M. |
Carrying Place, ON | Non-Fiction | 35 | 3-12 | No |
McKay, Sharon E. |
Charlottetown | Fiction, non fiction, commercial writing | Flexible | Flexible | 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 |
Taekema, Sylvia |
Chatham | Children's fiction | However many fit comfortably in the room you've chosen | 1-8 | No |
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 |
Levy, Joanne |
Clinton | Middle Grade Fiction | Varies | 4 - 8 | No |
Peacock, Shane |
Cobourg | Fiction/Non-F (YA & adult), plays, journalism, tv | 200 | 4-8 | No |
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 |
Prins, Marie |
Colborne | readings from my novel | Virtual for 2022 | children, adult | No |
Patz, Deborah S. |
Coquitlam | Fiction, Screenplay, Visual storytelling (filmmaking) | flexible | Grades 6 - 12 | No |
Spracklin, Floyd |
Corner Brook | Young Adult Fiction | 50 | All ages | No |
Gill, Stephen |
Cornwall, ON | Poetry, Non-Fiction | flexible | 7-12 | No |
Gunnery, Sylvia |
Crescent Beach, NS | fiction | 60/ 20 | 2-12 | Yes |
Leck, James |
Dartmouth | Young Adult | 20-200 | 4-12 | No |
Dumas, Jacqueline |
Dartmouth | Fiction, Memoir | Any | Adult | Yes |
Hudson, Allan |
Dieppe | Action/adventure. Crime fiction. Historical Fiction. Short Stories | Any | Any | Yes |
Leger, Diane Carmel |
Dieppe, N.B. | Children/Youth | up to 60 | k-6 | No |
Graham, Dr. Olga |
DON MILLS, | non-fiction | No | ||
Greenwood, Barbara |
Don Mills, ON | Fiction &Non-Fiction | 75 | 3-8 | No |
Choyce, Lesley |
East Lawrencetown, NS | Fiction | flexible | 4-8 | No |
Wilson, Janet |
Eden Mills near Guelph | creative nonfiction and picture book fiction and nonfiction | flexible | K-12 | Yes |
Deen, Natasha |
Edmonton | YA, kidlit | Flexible (200+) | JK-Grade 12 | Yes |
Sobat, Gail Sidonie |
Edmonton | YA Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry; Literary Fiction, Poetry (adults) | negotiable | Grades 4-6, 7-12, Adults | Yes |
Bursey, Jeff |
Edmonton | Fiction; non-fiction | Any size | Adults | Yes |
Whitson, Audrey J. |
Edmonton | Fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama | any size | Teenagers to adults | No |
Sewell, Anna Marie |
Edmonton | Poetry, Creative Non-Fiction | negotiable | 7 - 12 | No |
Chan, Marty |
Edmonton | Fiction, theatre, comedy | Any | K - 12 | Yes |
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 |
Midgley, Peter |
Edmonton | Poetry, Fiction, Storytelling, Leadership | Max. 60 | K-12; Adult | No |
Snow, Jennifer |
Edmonton | Romance or Thriller | 1-100 | 10-12 | Yes |
Giron, Sephera |
Etobicoke | Horror/Space Opera/General Fiction/Writing | Flexible | Flexible | No |
Madott, Darlene |
Etobicoke, Toronto | PERFORMANCE PRESENTATION | 100 | ADULT | 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 |
Godkin, Celia |
Frankville, ON | Information story book | 30-100 | k-6 | No |
Browne, Heather |
Fredericton | short story | 15 | Senior High | 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 |
Phillips, Wendy |
Gabriola Island | Poetry as the voice of adolescence, The Creative Process, | 50-100 | Ages 10 to adult | Yes |
Maitland, Colette |
Gananoque | Fiction | Flexible | Grades 4-12 | No |
Austen, Catherine |
Gatineau | children's fiction | up to 100 | Different presentations for all levels from JK to Adult | Yes |
Crook, Marion |
Gibsons | Fiction, Non-Fiction | 50 | 4-8 | 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 |
Lapointe, Annette |
Grande Prairie | short fiction, novels (literary and slipstream) | any | My work is appropriate for older teens and adults. | Yes |
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 |
Thomas, H. Nigel |
Greenfield Park | Fiction and poetry | any size | Adolescents and adults | Yes |
Zimmermann, Werner |
Guelph | writing and illustrating children's books | <75 | 4-12 | Yes |
Walters, Eric |
Guelph | Fiction/Non-fiction/Novels/Picture Books/First Chapter Books/ | 50 - 200 | k - 12 | Yes |
Vermond, Kira |
Guelph | Creative, fun, thoughtful non-fiction | Any size (although groups that are 12-50 students work best) | 3-8 | No |
Mills, Jean |
Guelph | Young Adult/Middle Grade/Children's Fiction and Writing Skills | Flexible | Grades 3-12 Adult | No |
Reidel, Marion |
Guelph | Short Fiction | 15 - 30 | 9 - 12 | No |
Bogart, Jo Ellen |
Guelph, ON | Fiction | 80 Three grade levels in each talk | K-6 | Yes |
Bishop, Bruce |
Halifax | Historical Fiction OR Travel & Lifestyle Journalism | 10 + (Zoom or In-Person) | Adults | No |
Grant, Vicki |
Halifax | Children's and Young Adult | Up to 150 (but please - not in gyms or cafeterias) | 5 through 12 | Yes |
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 |
Bass, Karen |
Hamilton | Children's Fiction, Historical Fiction, Writing Process | Any | Ages 10 to adult. | Yes |
Slaven, Marissa |
Hamilton | YA eco-fiction | flexible | 7-12 | Yes |
Winstanley, Nicola |
Hamilton | Picture Book | Any size | JK-5 | No |
Mirolla, Michael |
Hamilton | Novels/Short Story Writing/Poetry | 30 | No | |
Evans Shaw, Susan |
Hamilton | Non-fiction | No | ||
Corr, John |
Hamilton | Fiction | Any | Children, adults, aspiring writers, readers. | Yes |
Watt, Kelly |
Hamilton, Ontario | Walking Meditation | 100 | 6-12 | No |
Kellerhals-Stewart, Heather |
Heriot Bay, BC | Fiction | 60 | k-8 | No |
Gage, S. R. |
Huntsville | History | 25+ | 18+ | No |
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 |
Wimsett, David |
Kentville | All | Up to 20 | Beginning to experienced writers - teens to adults | Yes |
Love, K. Ann |
King City, ON (short drive to Toronto, Peel, York) | Children's Non-Fiction | 75 (w/ teachers) | 3-12 | Yes |
Edwards, Frank B. |
Kingston | Picture book, juvenile novel, adult non-fiction | any size | all | 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 |
Tsiang, Sarah |
Kingston | Picture Books, Children's Non-Fiction, Poetry | Any | No | |
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 |
Paterson, Pamela |
Kingston | nonfiction | unlimited | Yes | |
Bryant, Jill |
Kingston | Children's nonfiction, Activity books, Biography | 80 | K to 11 | No |
Tanaka, Shelley |
Kingston | MG/YA non-fiction, essay writing | Max. 30 for workshop | 5 and up | Yes |
Downie, Mary Alice |
Kingston, ON | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry | flexible | k-12 | No |
Wearing, Judy |
Kingston/Belleville - will travel | Nonfiction | any | Yes | |
Bow, James |
Kitchener | fantasy, science fiction, young adult | up to 125 | 5-8 | No |
Brewer, Nic |
Kitchener | Fiction | Any | 10-12 | Yes |
Mordecai, Pamela |
Kitchener | Poetry/Stories(Adult & Children); Plays | any | any | No |
Huizinga Mills, Carolyn |
Kitchener | Picture Book | Flexible | K-8 | No |
Waltner-Toews, David |
Kitchener, ON | Non-Fiction, Poetry, Fiction | flexible | 9-12 | No |
Leedahl, Shelley A. |
Ladysmith | mini-drama, poetry, fiction | K-12 | No | |
Cichosz, Maria |
Lakefield | Fiction or Non-Fiction | Any | No | |
Ulrich, Maureen |
Lampman | Young Adult | 300 | 6 - 12 | No |
Hancock, Lyn |
Lantzville, BC | Non-Fiction | Flexible | 4 and up | Yes |
Mills-Milde, Valerie |
London | literary and contemporary fiction | 30 to 60 | 9 -12 | No |
Wilton Katz, Welwyn |
London | Children’s & YA Fiction, postcard stories | unlimited, if good site | 5 and up (adults too) | Yes |
Haworth-Attard, Barbara |
London | YA and middle-grade | no limit | ages 5 to 17 | Yes |
Sadler, Judy-Ann |
London | Stories, creativity, crafts | 50-60 | JK-Grade 6 | Yes |
Wood, Maggie L. |
London, ON | YA Fantasy | 75 | 4-12 | Yes |
Thompson, Kate J. |
Manitoulin Island | Fiction and non-fiction | any size | 3-12 | Yes |
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 |
Lindquist, N. J. |
Markham | mystery, teen fiction, fantasy, journalism | negotiable | No | |
Boudreau, Helene |
Markham | Children's | No | ||
Young, Dianne |
Martensville | Picture Books | up to 70 | K-4 | No |
MacDonald, Mary |
Mary | Literary Readings | No Limit | Adults | No |
Jennings, Peter |
Midland | Non-fiction | 10 and up | any | No |
Baldwin, Shauna Singh |
Milwaukee, WI, USA | Reading from my work -- discussing creative writing | unlimited - virtual | 16 and up | No |
Hoque, Shahanaz |
Mississauga | Poem, inspirational song, motivational speech, Art | open | Yes | |
Bhathena, Tanaz |
Mississauga | Young Adult, Short Stories | 20-60 | 8-12 | No |
Yin, Anna |
Mississauga | Poetry Alive | 10-100 | 3-12 or adults | No |
Nash, Peta-Gaye |
Mississauga | Literary, Caribbean, Children's Lit | 200 for presentations, 30 for workshops | kindergarten to Grade 12 | No |
Jailall, Peter |
Mississauga and Toronto | Poetry | Variable | 2 to 12 | No |
Cassidy, Sean |
Mono | Picture Books | 70 | 1-12, adults also | Yes |
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 |
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 |
Cusmano, Domenic |
Montreal | Creative writing | 10-100 | General audience | No |
Sauve, Paulette Marie |
Montreal | Public readings | Young adults, Adults | Yes | |
Henderson, Keith |
Montreal West | Fiction | Age 16 and up | Yes | |
Homel, David |
Montreal, QC | Fiction, Non-Fiction | flexible | 9-12 | No |
Zonailo, Carolyn |
Montreal, QC | Poetry | 45 | 4-12 | No |
Peterson, Lois |
Nanaimo | Children's fiction, creative writing, storytelling | 15-200 | Yes | |
Methot, Suzanne |
Nanaimo | Non-Fiction, Fiction, Poetry, Memoir | Small Group, Large Group | Grades 4-12, Post-Secondary, Adult Literacy | No |
Skidmore, Patricia |
Nanaimo | Canadian history | any size | 6-12 | No |
Chislett, Nancy |
Nancy | fiction | Depends | prospective writers | No |
Revelle, Rick |
Napanee | Historical Fiction - 1300's Pre-contact Canada | Any size | Grades JK to 12 | Yes |
Banyard, Antonia |
Nelson | children's non-fiction | up to 30 in person | 7-14 years, grades 2-8 | 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 | |
Meyrick, Rich |
New Dundee | Middle-grade combining fact with fiction | flexible | 4-8 | Yes |
McLellan, Stephanie |
Newmarket | Picture Books, Mid Grade | 50-60 | K-3 (for picture books); Grade 5-8 (for mid grade novel) | Yes |
Orford, Emily-Jane Hills |
North Gower | Canadian history | 20-30 | 3 and up | No |
Burtch, Brian |
North Vancouver | Social Science | Adult, general public, postsecondary | No | |
Peck, Frances |
North Vancouver | Author talk and reading | Any size | Adult readers or writers, especially of literary fiction | Yes |
Arato, Rona |
North York, Ontario | Junior fiction, Canadian history/biography | varies | 4-7 | No |
Clark, Richard |
Oakville | Children's - Chapter Books | up to 60 per session | 2-5 | Yes |
Douglas, Tom |
Oakville | Canada's Military Heritage; Travel; Memoir Writing | Any | All | Yes |
Aire, Ekiuwa |
Oakville | African History | 2-6 | No | |
Ditmars, Hadani |
often in transit | Creative non-fiction/Narrative Journalism | any size | Yes | |
Sevestre, Paula |
Ohsweken | Mind, Body and Spirit | 5-500 | Target Audience - Women Aged 30-70 Reading Level - Grade 8 and Up | No |
Thornhill, Jan |
Ontario | children's non-fiction and picture books | max. 50 | No | |
Rodgers, Margaret |
Oshawa | on ZOOM - poems and coming of age chronicles, also readings from Locating Alexandra, my book | open | High school | No |
Walker, Ruth E. |
Oshawa | Fiction and Poetry | Classroom or combined classrooms | 7 to 12 | No |
London, Erica |
Oshawa | children | No limit | Intended age groups: 3-13 years old Grades: JK- 8 | Yes |
Beissel, Henry |
Ottawa | poetry & drama | any size | No | |
Shmelzer, Anne |
Ottawa | fiction | up to fifty | 11 and 12 | No |
Heartfield, Kate |
Ottawa | How Stories Matter | any | 7 to 12 | Yes |
Kuyek, Joan Newman |
Ottawa | non-fiction | can vary | 10-13 | Yes |
Champagne, Lyse |
Ottawa | Historical fiction, Human rights, Refugee issues | 11-12 | Yes | |
Thornhill Verma, Jenn |
Ottawa | creative nonfiction (history, memoir, narrative); can include an art element | any | 3-6 | Yes |
Saba, Maria |
Ottawa | Fiction, creative nonfiction, fairytales and fabels | 5 to 100 | 1 to 12 (6 years up) | Yes |
Eugster, Rachel |
Ottawa | Children's literature; fiction | Yes | ||
Dolman, Anita |
Ottawa | Writing, literacy, LGBTQ2+ rights | 10-1000 | Any | Yes |
Sorochinsky, Jo |
Ottawa | Memoir/Historical/Holocaust | Any | Secondary school and adult | Yes |
Mulholland, David |
Ottawa | historical fiction | 30? | 10 to 12 | Yes |
Sibbald, Barbara |
Ottawa | fiction, editing | 20 | Adult learners | Yes |
MacSkimming, Roy |
Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto areas | Fiction and non-fiction | Any | No | |
McCracken, Hugh T. |
Ottawa, ON | Young adult and Adult Fiction | variable | 4-12 | No |
Parry, Caroline Balderston |
Ottawa/Montreal | Non-Fiction | 100 | k-8 | No |
Adams, Rebekkah |
Owen Sound | Therapeutic Writing, Narrative Therapy, Resilience and Hope Through Creativity | Any Size | Adults | Yes |
MacKay, Elly |
Owen Sound | Picture Books | upto 90 students | JK - 5 | No |
Glenn-Copeland, Elizabeth |
Parrsboro | Fiction / Poetry / Playwriting / Personal Essays / Speech Writing | Minimum 6 / Maximum 20 per class | 4 - 12 | Yes |
Lewis, Amanda |
Perth | Writing for children and young adults | 100+ | Ages 9 - adult | Yes |
Chiang, Sylv |
Pickering | middle grade fiction | flexible | 4-8 | No |
McIlhone, Donald |
Port Hood | Creative Writing | No limit. | High School and Post-Secondary levels. | Yes |
Staunton, Ted |
Port Hope | Fiction | flexible | K-12 | Yes |
deGroot, Renny |
Port Hope | Historical Fiction | 10 - 100 | 7 and up | Yes |
Black, Lucy E.M. |
Port Perry | Fiction | 10-100 | High School | Yes |
Roberts Lukins, Sheilah |
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's | Children's Literature | any | children ages 7 and up | No |
Harbord, Heather |
Powell River | Travel, Natural History, Sea Kayaking, History of the BC Coast, Antarctica and the Arctic. | Large or small | Adults | No |
Rempel, Al |
Prince George | Poetry | 30 | 8-12 | Yes |
Guest, Jacqueline |
Qualicum Beach | History | 100 | 4-12 | No |
Silverthorne, Judith |
Regina | Children's Literature, Adventure, Time Travel | any | 3-12 | No |
Powell, Marie |
Regina | Poetry, Fiction, Nonfiction | 5-15 people | Adults, Young Adults, Grades 6-12 | Yes |
Bower, Annette |
Regina | Women's fiction, Romance | unlimited | 10-12 | No |
Lohans, Alison |
Regina, SK | Fiction | 100 | K-through high school | Yes |
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 |
Blackwood, Yvonne |
Richmond Hill | children's literature; short story | 8-200 | 5-8; adults | No |
Melanson, Arlene Evelyn |
Ridgetown | Childrens Books, easy reader, environmental, lessons on sharing | any | Pre- Kindergarden -grade 3 | No |
Meadows, Sally |
Riverview | Picture Books, Middle Years Non-Fiction, STEM | Up to 100 | 1-5 | No |
MacLean, Stella |
Riverview | Suspense, Romance | Any | High school and beyond | No |
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 |
Brown, Sharon |
Robert’s Creek, BC | Non-Fiction | flexible | 7-8 | No |
Stinson, Kathy |
Rockwood | Fiction, Children's, Young Adult | 60 | 1-12 | Yes |
Pitt, Steve |
Rutherglen | Non-Fiction and Fiction | Twenty to Fifty per session | Six to Twelve | Yes |
Cook, Gregory M. |
Saint John, NB | Poetry | Flexible | 6-12 | No |
Anderson-Dargatz, Gail |
Salmon Arm | fiction | any | middle and high school grades | Yes |
Buchanan, Elizabeth |
Salt Spring Island | Writing and storytelling | Up to 60 | K-12 | Yes |
Mutala, Marion |
Saskatoon | any | any | No | |
Brenna, Beverley |
Saskatoon | Canadian Children's Literature | negotiable | negotiable | No |
Theis, Leona |
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | Fiction, memoirs, personal essays | Readers and writers. | Yes | |
Dunn, Mark D. |
Sault Ste Marie | Poetry, Songwriting, Short Fiction | 20 max | 4 - postsecondary | Yes |
Penne, A. S. |
Sechelt | Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Screen/Stageplay | unlimited (workshop maximum: 10-12) | all (K - adult) | No |
Beasley, David |
Simcoe | Fiction, Non-Fiction | ca 20+ | 11-12 | No |
Ellis, Deborah |
Simcoe, ON | YA and Middle-Grade Fiction and Nonfiction | no maximum | 3-12 | No |
Bertin, Johanna |
Smithfield | biography | worksop size 8-10 | elementary school students to senior's home residents | Yes |
Quattrocchi, Marina |
Smiths Falls | Dreams/Ethical Psychology | no limit | No | |
Stewart, Donna |
South Bruce Peninsula | Fiction | 60 | 3-8 | No |
Gordon, Laurie |
South Frontenac | YA, Historical Fiction | 12- 40 | Grade 6-12 Adults, Seniors | No |
Cowley, Christine E. |
Southern Ontario | Community Oral History | 10 - 250 | No | |
Echlin, Kim |
southern ontario | fiction and mythology | 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 |
Barker, Donna |
Squamish, Sea-to-Sky, Vancouver | creative non-fiction & genre fiction | all | 9-12 | No |
Doose, Dylan |
St Catharines | fantasy, horror, sword and sorcery | any | grades 10 and up | No |
Roitman, Gina |
St-Colomban | Historical Fiction, Memoir writing | 15- 150 | Adults, Seniors | Yes |
Silver, Eve |
St. Catharines | YA/fiction/ | flexible | 7-12 | No |
Winters, Kari-Lynn |
St. Catharines, Ontario | picture books, poetry, drama, non-fiction | 500 max. | ELKP-grade 12, as well as College/University-level | No |
Escott, Helen C. |
St. John's | Crime fiction, mystery | 500 | 9 - 12 | No |
Tilley, Sara |
St. John's | Fiction, playwriting | Adults, writers, teens | No | |
Porter, Helen Fogwill |
St. John’s, NFLD | Fiction, Non-Fiction | 30 | 7-8 | No |
Reaume, Marilyn |
Stoney Creek | Children's Poetry | 300 | Age 8-14 | Yes |
Dance, Jennifer |
Stouffville | Young Adult | Any size | 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 | Yes |
Honeybourn, Jennifer |
Stratford | middle grade, young adult, romance, horror, humour | 25-30 | 4-10 | No |
Anderson, R.J. |
Stratford | middle grade, YA, fantasy, science fiction, mystery | any | 4-12 | Yes |
Wickenden, Dave |
Sudbury | Fiction | 20-30 | 9-12 | Yes |
Florczak, Margaret Jean Adam |
Surrey & Sooke | Poetry, short stories, memoir | any | 8-12 | No |
Peterson, Shelley |
TBA | YA fiction | any | 6 to 9 | No |
Kerbel, Deborah |
Thornhill | YA and Middle Grade | up to 100 | 4-8 | No |
Korman, Gordon |
Thornhill, ON | Fiction | Unlimited | 3-10 | Yes |
McLeod, Heather |
Thunder Bay | fiction | 5-800 | preschool to high school and general public | Yes |
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 |
Charleson, Karen |
TOFINO | Fiction | Any size | Grades 7 and up. | Yes |
Hunter, Bruce |
Toor hill | Fiction, poetry, essay, life writing. | 1-100 | Teens to seniors | Yes |
Hohn, Nadia L |
Toronto | Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult | 200 | K to 12 | Yes |
Principe, Concetta |
Toronto | Non-fiction, Creative non-Fiction and poetry | 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 |
Hartley, Julie |
Toronto | Fiction, Playwriting, Poetry | 10-100 | 5-8 | Yes |
Barclay, Michael |
Toronto | Biography, non-fiction, Canadian music, Canadian history | Any | Grades 8-12 | No |
Bloom, Ronna |
Toronto | Poetry | 10-100 | 5-12 | No |
Favro, Terri |
Toronto | Science fiction and popular science (especially robotics and artificial intelligence) | Unlimited | Late teens to adult | 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 |
Blake, Becky |
Toronto | novel, short story, creative nonfiction | 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 |
Romanuk, Paul |
Toronto | Sports and/or sports broadcasting | any | 1-6 | Yes |
Bourke, Pat |
Toronto | YA Historical Fiction | 30 to 100 | 4 and up | No |
Brewster, Hugh |
Toronto | Non-fictio | No | ||
Rivera, Patria |
Toronto | Poetry | Any size | 5-12 | No |
Mills, Judith Christine |
Toronto | "The Author/ Illustrator" | 10-40 ( can discuss if more - ie. auditorium presentations) | 4-12 | No |
Patkau, Karen |
Toronto | Information Picturebooks | maximum 80 | K to 6 | No |
Moga, Irina |
Toronto | Poetry | 20-300 | Public at large. | No |
Jennings, Sharon |
Toronto | Children's | 50- ish | Yes | |
Peetoom, Laura |
Toronto | Children's literature | 35 or fewer | K-5 and 6-12 | Yes |
Dublin, Anne |
Toronto | historical fiction or biographies | 10-60 | 4-10 (varies according to book) | No |
Harvey Steski, Carol |
Toronto | poetry | No | ||
Kohanyi, Julius |
Toronto | fiction, science fiction, fantasy | flexible | No | |
Kalman, Judith |
Toronto | Creative non-fiction | open | open | No |
Read, Janet |
Toronto | Fiction, Poetry | flexbile | 5-12 | No |
Strube, Cordelia |
Toronto | Literary Fiction | 5-25 | No | |
Oughton, John |
Toronto | Poetry | 36 | Grade 5 and up | No |
Marjerrison, Lara Margaret |
Toronto | Poetry & Spoken Word | Any | 6 through 12, College | Yes |
Tamberg, Urve |
Toronto | Historical fiction (WWII) and non-fiction (writing) | flexible | 7 to adult | Yes |
Thompson, Ron |
Toronto | Fiction (satire, historical). Reading or discussion of my work or inspiration | Any | Any | Yes |
Capilongo, Domenico |
Toronto | Poetry and fiction | A group of thirty is best. | High School | 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 |
Kaner, Etta |
Toronto | Non-fiction | 60 | 4 - 6 | No |
Scrimger, Richard |
Toronto | Fiction | flexible | k-8 | No |
Hetherington, Victoria |
Toronto | Drama; Fiction; Creative Nonfiction | Flexible | 6 - 12 | Yes |
Dunnion, Kristyn |
Toronto | General Fiction - Science Fiction/Fantasy | flexible | Yes | |
Graham, Catherine |
Toronto | Poetry, Fiction | Flexible | 4-12 | No |
Deligoz, Onder |
Toronto | Reading, storytelling, workshop | 5 to 100 | 1 to 12 | Yes |
Barrett, Gavin |
Toronto | Poetry | Any | All | Yes |
Stern, Reva Leah |
Toronto | mystery novel | not an issue | Not for children younger than teen-aged. | No |
Gauer, Kathleen |
Toronto | Picture Books | up to approximately 75 children - power point for larger groups | Kindergarten to Grades 2/3 | No |
Tarnopolsky, Damian |
Toronto | Fiction/Reflective writing | 20-100 | 7-12 | Yes |
Camlot, Heather |
Toronto | Middle grade, fiction, nonfiction, journalism | 30 for workshops, large groups fine for presentations | 3 and up | Yes |
Heffron, Dorris |
Toronto | adult fiction and young adult fiction | classroom, book club, public assembly | adults university or high school students | No |
De Sa, Anthony |
Toronto | Creative Writing - Fiction | 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 |
Armstrong, Jason |
Toronto | Male Sexuality | Any | Adult gay men | No |
Roy, Zoë S. |
Toronto | Literary fiction | up to 20 | Adults | Yes |
Comeau, Wendy |
Toronto | SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational | Yes | ||
Marshall, Yolanda T |
Toronto | Picture Books | 1000 | All ages | Yes |
Beam, Matt |
Toronto | Young Adult | 75 | 5 to 8 | No |
Silver, Erin |
Toronto | COVID-19 Pandemic, nonfiction for kids, fiction writing for kids | any | 3-6 | Yes |
Aihoshi, Susan |
Toronto | historical fiction | Flexible | 4 and up, through high school | No |
Duarte, Isabel |
Toronto | Playwriting, Screenwriting, Fiction, Non-Fiction | Open to Discussion | 7-12 | No |
Rosenblum, Rebecca |
Toronto | Fiction | any | No | |
Maviglia, Joseph |
Toronto | POETRY, SONGWRITING, NON-FICTION | ANY | Grade 10- 1YEAR UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE | No |
McLean, Dirk |
Toronto | YA Fiction & Picture Book | Flexible | 5-8 4-6 | No |
Munteanu, Nina |
Toronto | science fiction & fantasy, general fiction, creative nonfiction, eco-fiction, climate fiction, cli-fi | all sizes | secondary and up | Yes |
Fielding, Joy |
Toronto | Fiction | flexible | 7-12 | No |
Falconer, Tim |
Toronto | Non-fiction | Grade 9 and up | No | |
Becker, Helaine |
Toronto | Children's fiction and non-fiction, YA | any | K-9 + Teacher Workshops | Yes |
Shortell, Ann |
Toronto | Coming of Age; Women’s Fiction; Multicultural; Historical; Mystery; | any | any | No |
Demchuk, David |
Toronto | Horror/Literary | Less than 500 | Grade 10 + | Yes |
Stachniak, Eva |
TORONTO | Historical fiction | 20 and up | Adults | Yes |
Ottoni, Christine |
Toronto | Fiction, Poetry | 30 for workshops | 7-12 | No |
Wishinsky, Frieda |
Toronto | picture books, children's fiction and non-fiction | 60-120 | No | |
Wood, Heather J. |
Toronto | Young Adult/Adult Crossover | 8 and up | No | |
Stapley, Marissa |
Toronto | Fiction | Any size | Any grade | Yes |
Kacer, Kathy |
Toronto | Historical fiction and non-fiction | 125 | 4-8 | Yes |
Westerhof, Patricia |
Toronto | Fiction: Editing Skills | ten to thirty | 8-12 | No |
Hughes, Susan |
Toronto | Children's | 25 - 70 | 1 - 6 | Yes |
Somerville, Janet |
Toronto | Narrative nonfiction | N/A | 9-12 | Yes |
Hancock, Pat |
Toronto | non-fiction, short stories | 25-45 | No | |
Carter, Kern |
Toronto | Passion And Paper | Any | Emerging writers and artists. | Yes |
Campbell, Sandra |
Toronto | Playing with Memory and Imagination | 20 | 7-12 | No |
Swan, Dane |
Toronto | Poetry/Spoken Word Poetry | Prefer classrooms, but flexible | Flexible | No |
Papamarko, Sofi |
Toronto | Fiction (short story writing), Non-Fiction (personal essay writing) | 5 - 500 | 6 - 12 | No |
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 |
Molavi, Fereshteh |
Toronto | Fiction | Secondary Schools | Yes | |
Berwick, Dennison |
Toronto | non-fiction, nature, adventure | No | ||
Schafrick, Ron |
Toronto | Fiction. Short Stories, LGBTQI2S | any | high school and up | No |
Burakowski, Ella |
Toronto | Historical Non-Fiction, specifically the Holocaust | Any size - minimum 25 | 6 through High School | No |
Nyoka, Gail |
Toronto | Stage plays, creative writing, storytelling | Negotiable | 4 - 7 | Yes |
Tsabari, Ayelet |
Toronto | Fiction, Creative Non-fiction | Any | 6-12 | No |
Perry, Daniel |
Toronto | fiction | any | Yes | |
Borkowski, Andrew J. |
Toronto | Multiculturalism, Creative Writing | any | 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 |
Crewe, Megan |
Toronto | Young Adult fiction | Flexible | 6-12 | No |
Storms, Patricia |
Toronto | Children's picture books | Max 100 | 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 |
Doctor, Farzana |
Toronto | Literary Fictrion | 10-100 | No | |
Duarte, Marilyn |
Toronto | Creative Writing, Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Memoir | Open to Discussion | 7-12 | No |
Borson, Roo |
Toronto | Poetry, Essays (creative non-fiction) | variable | 9-12 | No |
Larsen, Andrew |
toronto | Picture Book | Any | K-6 | No |
Chapman, Susan Margaret |
Toronto | picture book fiction | 30-60 | K-4 | Yes |
Dickson, Alessia |
Toronto | Young Adult Fantasy | Any | Grades 4 to 12 | Yes |
Toten, Teresa |
Toronto | Young Adult (YA) | 30 to 300 | 7 to 12 | No |
Kessler, Deirdre |
Toronto and environs | children's fiction and adult poetry | any size is fine | Yes | |
Barton, Bob |
Toronto, | Fiction | flexible | K-8 | No |
Glickman, Susan |
Toronto, ON | Poetry, fiction, literary criticism, journalism | any | any | No |
Falcone, L.M. |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 90-100 | 4-8 | Yes |
Downie, Glen |
Toronto, ON | Poetry | 20 (wrkshp), 60 (reading) | 9-12 | Yes |
Wylie, Bettyjane |
Toronto, ON | Drama, Fiction, Non-F., Poetry, Tales, Film | 30 plus | K-12 | Yes |
Spring, Debbie |
Toronto, ON | Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction, and Picture books | flexible | JK-12 | No |
Giangrande, Carole |
Toronto, ON | fiction and poetry | No | ||
Andersen, Marguerite |
Toronto, ON | Fiction, Poetry | 20 | 7-8 | No |
Carter, Anne |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | flexbile | k-12 | Yes |
Khan, Rukhsana |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 100 | k-12 | Yes |
Dyer, Bernadette |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | flexible | 8/up | No |
Levy, Myrna Neuringer |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 50 | 2-8 | No |
Drache, Sharon Abron |
Toronto, ON | Fiction or literary criticism | flexible | k-12 | No |
Kasper, Vancy |
Toronto, ON | Fiction, Poetry | 30-60 | 4-12 | No |
Charles, Veronika Martenova |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | Flexible | K-8 | No |
Miller, Ruth |
Toronto, ON | Rhyming Text | 30 | k-3 | No |
Krossing, Karen |
Toronto, ON | Fiction for kids and teens | 100 | K-12 | Yes |
Frizzell, Colin |
Toronto, ON | Young Adult/Teen/Screenplays | 75 max. (for presentations) 30 max. (for workshops) | 5 and up | Yes |
Sneyd, Lola |
Toronto, ON | Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry | 30 | k-8 | No |
Freeman, Bill |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 120 | 5-8 | No |
Moore, Christopher |
Toronto, ON | Non-Fiction, Canadian History | flexible | 6-12 | No |
McDonnell, Kathleen |
Toronto, ON | Drama, Fiction/Non-Fiction | 30 | 4-12 | No |
Davis, Aubrey |
Toronto, ON | Fiction | 100 | JK-12 | Yes |
Loughead, Deb |
Toronto, ON | Children’s and YA fiction, children’s poetry | flexible | k-12 | Yes |
Barnes, Mike |
Toronto, ON | Short stories, novels, poetry | Regular | 7-12 | No |
Clarke, George Elliott |
Toronto, ON | Poetry, Non-Fiction | 60 | 9-12 | No |
Gugler, Laurel Dee |
Toronto, ON | Children's Fiction, Novel & picture books | flexible | jk-6 | Yes |
Scarsbrook, Richard |
Toronto, ON | Young Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, Poetry | negotiable | 6 and up | Yes |
Upjohn, Rebecca |
Toronto. ON | Children's fiction and non-fiction | 60-ish/somewhat flexible | K-6 | Yes |
Deckha, Nitin |
Toronto; GTA | Fiction | 5-500 | No | |
Leavey, Peggy Dymond |
Trenton, ON | Fiction | 70-100 | 4-8 | No |
Dawydiak, Orysia |
Union Road | Fiction, middle grade, YA | Flexible | 4 and up | Yes |
Marlatt, Daphne |
Vancouver | poetry, fiction, essay | 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 |
Rowntree, Lenore |
Vancouver | Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Poetry, Writing Tough Topics | 10 - 60 | 6 - 12 | No |
Gajdics, Peter |
Vancouver | Nonfiction | 20+ | Adults | No |
Yeung, Catherine |
Vancouver | Poetry, creative nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Asian Canadian | Age group: Adults | No | |
Tregebov, Rhea |
Vancouver | poetry, fiction, picture books | up to 200 | kindergarten to 12 | Yes |
Burtinshaw, Julie |
Vancouver | Young Adult/Teen Fiction | 10+ no limit | 7-college level | No |
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 |
Födi, Lee Edward |
Vancouver | Juvenile Fiction | 30-300 | K-8 | No |
McCann, James |
Vancouver | Young Adult Fiction | Any | 5-adult | Yes |
Spenst, Kevin |
Vancouver | poetry; lyric essay; micro-fiction/flash fiction | any size | adults | No |
Bar-el, Dan |
Vancouver | children's books | varies | preschool - grade 9 | No |
Hoff, Andrea |
Vancouver | Speculative comics; Graphic memoir; Visual writing | 5-500 | School-aged children, youth, and adults | Yes |
Shaben, Carol |
Vancouver | Creative nonfiction, literary journalism | any | Middle & High School, University, General Public | Yes |
Dagnino, Arianna |
Vancouver | Adult fiction, nonfiction (creative nonfiction, travel writing, essay writing, journalism) | Any | Any | Yes |
Drobnies, Adrienne |
Vancouver | Poetry | Any size | School age through all adult age groups | Yes |
Haynes, Diane |
Vancouver | YA | Any | 4-12 | Yes |
Elza, Daniela |
Vancouver | poetry, non-fiction | any audience | Yes | |
Andrew, Suzanne Alyssa |
Vancouver | Writing inspiration and motivation | Any | Adult writers at any stage | No |
Pomeroy, Jamila |
Vancouver | Creative Non Fiction, Poetry, Essay Writing, Canadian Black history | 30- full auditorium. | Grades 8 to 12 | No |
Johnston, Simon |
Vancouver | Historical Fiction | 12 and up | 10 and up | No |
Withers, Pam |
Vancouver | adventure, survival, sports | no limit | 4th grade and up | No |
With, Cathleen |
Vancouver | Fiction Writing, Workshop, Story telling, Young Adult writing | 3-500 | 7-12, university | Yes |
Mason, Adrienne |
Vancouver Island | Non-fiction, Children's Writing | Approx. 100 | K to Adult | Yes |
Drabek, Jan |
Vancouver, BC | Fiction, Memoir, Journalism, | 30 | 9-12 | No |
Charles, Norma |
Vancouver, BC | Juvenile Fiction | 100 | k-6 | Yes |
Prain, Leanne |
Vancouver, BC | Craft or creativity | 25-100 | Ages 16+, basic reading level | No |
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 |
Wilson, John |
Vancouver, Victoria | Historical Fiction/ writing | flexible | 5 to 10 | Yes |
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 |
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 |
Mulder, Michelle |
Victoria | children's fiction (picture books / early readers) | 5-90 | No | |
Kafarowski, Joanna |
Victoria | Polar Studies, History, Geography, Women's Studies | Any | high school, college or university level | No |
Eversole, Linda J. |
Victoria | History, Women | No | ||
Olding, Susan |
Victoria | All | No | ||
Ferguson, Trevor |
Victoria | Literary or mystery/thriller/crime. | 10 - 300. | Adult. Both literary and crime fiction enthusiasts. | No |
Stevenson, Robin |
Victoria | YA and children's fiction | any | No | |
Braid, Kate |
Victoria and Pender Island | Poetry or creative non-ficction | Any size | Any age, competent reading level, Grade 8 up. | Yes |
Lawson, Julie |
Victoria, BC | Childrens Fiction | 60-75 | k-6 | No |
Church, Dana |
Waterloo | Science, STEM | Any | Any | No |
Leslie, Mark |
Waterloo | Ghost Stories | Any | 5 through 12 | No |
Wolf-Heffner, Lori |
Waterloo | Workshop on the editing process, using real manuscript drafts. | 5-35 | 5+ | No |
Lazurko, Anne |
Weyburn | Fiction /Non-fiction | 6-12 | Adult: ages 16 to 100 | Yes |
Faryon, Cynthia J. |
Weymouth | Biography, Canadian History, Fiction | Flexible | Grade 6 to Adult | No |
Leventoyannis Harvey, Stella |
Whistler | Fiction | Any | Any age group for adults and for children, grades 10 to 12. | 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 |
Kakakaway, Robert |
Whitecap | Non-fiction - Residential schools | 25 to 30 | High school, Postsecondary, and Adults | No |
Johnson, Terry |
Whitefish Falls | middle grade fiction | 2 - 8 | Yes | |
Firth, John |
Whitehorse | history/non-fiction/the art of independent publishing | any size | No | |
Pitawanakwat, Kenn |
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve | fiction,non-fiction, memoir, Indigenous, Ottawa Language/culture | any size | 1-12 baccalaureate, post baccalaureate - PH.d. | Yes |
Ross, Stuart |
Will travel. | Poetry, Fiction | Any | No | |
Walsh, Ann |
Williams Lake, BC | Fiction & Non-Fiction | 75 | 4-12 | No |
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 |
Sulaiman, Sonia |
Windsor | Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction | Flexible | K-12 | No |
Wallace, Jade |
Windsor | Collaborative Poetry | Any | Any | Yes |
Burningham, Bradd |
Windsor, ON | Fiction | flexible | 3-12 | No |
Decter, Nora |
Winnipeg | Fiction, Memoir, Young Adult | Adaptable | Grade 6 and up | Yes |
DeLuca, Marjorie |
Winnipeg | Writing contemporary and historical suspense | Any size | Adult, 16 years and upwards. | Yes |
Verstraete, Larry |
Winnipeg | Non-Fiction | negotiable | 3-8 | No |
Daher, Anita |
Winnipeg, MB | Children, Juvenile, Young Adult | 10-120 | K-12 | Yes |
Coates, Jan L. |
Wolfville (also Ontario) | children's fiction | up to 30 | P-7 | No |
Nickel, Barbara |
Yarrow | Poetry | up to 200 | Adults | Yes |
Dempster, Barry |
York Region | Poetry | 20 - 40 | 4 - 12 | No |
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