Participating Authors

Author Citysort descending Genre Audience size Grades Northern Program

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

Irwin, Sue

 Nonfiction for Children and YA Negotiable 3 to 8 No

Kelly, Anne C.

 Historical Fiction 4-7 No

Hall, Phil

 poetry No

Harlick, Robin

 fiction 10-200 9-12 Yes

Joyce, Mere

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

Smith, Heather T.

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

Herrera, Mia

 Fiction Yes

White, Susan

 Young Adult Fiction 10-100 4-12 Yes

Kennedy, Fred W.

 Historical Fiction No

Sher, Emil

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

Topperman, Caroline

 Writing - General Any 10+ No

Pierson, Ruth Roach

 Poetry 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

Farrell Holler, Sue

 Children's Literature Maximum 75 K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 No

Macpherson, Margaret

 fiction/non fiction 100 max grade 5 through 12 Yes

Pignat, Caroline

 Fiction 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

Long, Angela

 Creative Nonfiction any all No

Okun Hill, Debbie

 Poetry Yes

Hobsbawn-Smith, dee

 poetry, fiction, non-fiction, creative nonfiction 6+ 8-12 No

Mook-Sang, Jennifer

 fiction, middle-grade, picture book, workshops up to 200 for presentations, up to 30 for writing workshope 3 to 12 Yes

Ruurs, Margriet

 Children's Any K - 7 No

Carmichael, L.E.

 STEM varies with program selected K-12 Yes

Leahy, Stephen

 Non-fiction: Science and Environment any 4 to university No

Priest, Robert

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

Ludwig, Sidura

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

Weber, Lori

 Young Adult Fiction, Junior Fiction, Picture Books 25 - 40 All No

Boudreau, Hélène

 Children's No

Salata, Estelle

 Fiction No

Haigh, Jerry

 Wildlife; Africa; Veterinary Medicine; Adventure; No

Gray, Anne

 Fiction 60 No

Keith, Julie

 fiction No

Parmar, Nadeem

 Poetry, Fiction 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

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 Children's middle grade and young adult fiction and non-fiction ~80 3-10 No

Booker, Jean

 Bobcaygeon, ON Fiction flexible 4-6 No

Manson, Ainslie

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

Skrypuch, Marsha

 Brantford, ON 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, near Ottawa Literary Fiction, Libretto, Lyrics open to discussion 2-8 and high school Yes

Wallace, Ian

 Brookline, Massachusetts Fiction 100 K-12 No

MacDonald, Hugh

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

Maruno, Jennifer

 Burlington Fiction 30-75 3-10 Yes

Button, Lana

 Burlington picture books Yes

McNicoll, Sylvia

 Burlington, ON Fiction 100 3-12 Yes

Schwartz, Ellen

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

Beck, Andrea

 Caledon East Picture books 65 JK to grade 8 Yes

O'Keeffe, Frank

 Calgary Fiction 150 4-8 No

Bell, Wade

 Calgary Fiction No

da costa, paulo

 Calgary Fiction and Poetry flexible 6 to 12 No

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

Smith, John M.

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

Taekema, Sylvia

 Chatham Children's fiction However many fit comfortably in the room you've chosen 1-8 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, poetry, drama 30-35 Kgtn -12 Yes

Scrimger, Richard

 Cobourg, ON Fiction flexible k-8 No

McKay, Sharon E.

 Cornwall Fiction, non fiction, commercial writing Flexible Flexible Yes

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

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

Midgley, Peter

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

Chan, Marty

 Edmonton Fiction, theatre, comedy Any K - 12 Yes

Sewell, Anna Marie

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

Swanson, Ruby Remenda

 Edmonton Creative Non Fiction LGBT 10 - 200 6-12 College/University Yes

Galat, Joan Marie

 Edmonton Nonfiction, Fiction, Storytelling Up to 75/session K-12 Yes

Sobat, Gail Sidonie

 Edmonton YA Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry negotiable 4-6, 7-12, adult No

Deen, Natasha

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

Giron, Sephera

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

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

McAllister, Paul

 Fredericton children's books 20-500 k-5 Yes

Bowie, Chuck

 Fredericton Suspense-Thriller Various, Usu. Classroom 9-12, College, University No

Browne, Heather

 Fredericton short story 15 Senior High No

Eamer, Claire

 Gabriola Island Middle grade to YA nonfiction science and history; middle grade to YA fiction; picture book Negotiable K-adult Yes

Maitland, Colette

 Gananoque Fiction Flexible Grades 4-12 No

Austen, Catherine

 Gatineau Children's and Teen Fiction up to 100 K-3; 3-7; 7-12 Yes

Crook, Marion

 Gibsons Fiction, Non-Fiction 50 4-8 No

Revelle, Rick

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

Kilbourne, Christina

 Greater Toronto Area Readings Available for Tween, Young Adult, Adult Any size Grades 5 and up No

Binning, Sadhu

 Greater Vancouver Punjabi Diaspore Poetry and fiction No

Bow, James

 GTA, K-W, London, Hamilton and Area fantasy, science fiction, young adult up to 125 5-8 No

Mills, Jean

 Guelph Workshops/Presentations - Stretch The Writing Muscles; Real Life Is Everywhere in "Skating Over Thin Ice" 25 (maximum) 3-12 No

Reidel, Marion

 Guelph Short Fiction 15 - 30 9 - 12 No

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

O'Cinneide, C.S.

 Guelph Literary thriller/crime fiction 8-30 Grade 9 and up Yes

Zimmermann, Werner

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

Bogart, Jo Ellen

 Guelph, ON Fiction 80 K-6 Yes

Grant, Vicki

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

Kerrin, Jessica Scott

 Halifax Children's 30 - 100 K-6 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

Slaven, Marissa

 Hamilton YA eco-fiction flexible 7-12 Yes

Bass, Karen

 Hamilton MG, YA Flexible 3-12 Yes

Evans Shaw, Susan

 Hamilton Non-fiction No

Jaffe, Ellen S.

 Hamilton, ON Poetry, Fiction varies 2-8 & high school No

Watt, Kelly

 Hamilton, Ontario Walking Meditation and Mindful Creative Writing 100 6-12 No

Kellerhals-Stewart, Heather

 Heriot Bay, BC Fiction 60 k-8 No

Wilson, Budge

 Hubbards, NS Fiction 60 3-6 No

Malcolm, David

 Inuvik Poetry, personal memoir No size limits 3 to high school Yes

Love, K. Ann

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

Bryant, Jill

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

Baxter, Jean Rae

 Kingston Y/A Fiction no limit 6 to 12 No

Owens, Ann-Maureen

 Kingston Children's non-fiction, Canadian history flexible 3 - 5; 6 - 8; 9 -12 Yes

Tanaka, Shelley

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

Tsiang, Sarah

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

Prairie, Katherine

 Kingston Fiction(Suspense/thriller/mystery); Geology, Environment, Women in Science and Technology Flexible for presentations; workshops limited to 40 participants Grades 7 and up Yes

Edwards, Frank B.

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

Downie, Mary Alice

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

Wearing, Judy

 Kingston/Belleville - will travel Nonfiction any 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

Körner, Miriam

 La Ronge, SK Young Adult and Picture Book max. 60 k-12 Yes

Leedahl, Shelley A.

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

Hancock, Lyn

 Lantzville, BC Non-Fiction Flexible 4 and up Yes

Wilton Katz, Welwyn

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

Mills-Milde, Valerie

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

Haworth-Attard, Barbara

 London, ON Fiction 30-200 4-12 No

Sadler, Judy-Ann

 London, ON Non-Fiction and Picture books 50-60 k-8 Yes

Wood, Maggie L.

 London, ON YA Fantasy 75 4-12 Yes

Shmelzer, Anne

 Madoc fiction up to fifty 11 and 12 No

Thompson, Kate J.

 Manitoulin Island Fiction and non-fiction any size 3-12 Yes

Cohen, Marina

 Markham Children's, YA no max. 4+ No

Arato, Rona

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

Young, Dianne

 Martensville Picture Books up to 60 K-4 No

Jennings, Peter

 Midland Non-fiction 10 and up any No

Barnes, Michael

 Minden Fiction, Non-Fiction 30 11-12 Yes

Bhathena, Tanaz

 Mississauga Young Adult, Short Stories 20-60 8-12 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

Sauve, Paulette Marie

 Montreal Public readings Young adults, Adults Yes

Lee, Day's

 Montreal Fiction No

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, memoir, picture books, Indigenous issues, Canadian history, equity and inclusion (Indigenous, women, LGBTQ+), reconciliation, junior/intermediate/secondary writing workshops, create-a-book field trips 15 for writing workshops, 30 for create-a-book field trips, flexible for readings and presentations 4-12 No

Skidmore, Patricia

 Nanaimo Canadian history any size 6-12 No

Banyard, Antonia

 Nelson Middle grade non-fiction Negotiable Grades 2-7 No

Meyrick, Rich

 New Dundee Children's flexible 4-8 Yes

McLellan, Stephanie Simpson

 Newmarket, ON Children's Books 50-60 k-3 Yes

Rossi, Erno Delano

 Niagara Peninsula Oral Histories Books and DVD's Gymnasium Size 5 to university No

Orford, Emily-Jane Hills

 North Gower Canadian history 20-30 3 and up No

Heffron, Dorris

 north of Toronto, ON Fiction flexible 10-12 Yes

Burtch, Brian

North Vancouver Non-fiction No

Wayne, Joyce

 Oakville Fiction up to 35 students Grade 7 to 12 No

Clark, Richard

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

Ditmars, Hadani

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

Thornhill, Jan

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

Walker, Ruth E.

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

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

Mulholland, David

 Ottawa historical fiction 30? 10 to 12 Yes

Champagne, Lyse

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

Beissel, Henry

 Ottawa poetry & drama any size No

Heartfield, Kate

 Ottawa How Stories Matter any 7 to 12 Yes

Kuyek, Joan Newman

 Ottawa non-fiction can vary 10-13 Yes

MacSkimming, Roy

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

Gilmore, Rachna

 Ottawa, ON Fiction 80 1-8 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

MacKay, Elly

 Owen Sound Picture Books upto 90 students JK - 5 No

Lewis, Amanda

Perth Fiction 30 - 300 4- adult Yes

Johnston, Julie

 Peterborough, ON YA fiction, Adult fiction about 60 6,7,8 No

Chiang, Sylv

 Pickering middle grade fiction flexible 4-8 No

Staunton, Ted

 Port Hope, ON Fiction flexible K-12 Yes

Rempel, Al

 Prince George Poetry 30 8-12 Yes

Jones, Gerry

 Regina Fiction, Non-Fiction, Journalism Flexible No

Bower, Annette

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

Silverthorne, Judith

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

Powell, Marie

 Regina Children's, Middle Grade, Young Adult Flexible Pre-K to 2; Grade Two; 3-8; 8-10; 10-12 Yes

Lohans, Alison

 Regina, SK Fiction 100 K-through high school Yes

Melanson, Arlene Evelyn

 Ridgetown Childrens Books, easy reader, environmental, lessons on sharing any Pre- Kindergarden -grade 3 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

Glenn-Copeland, Elizabeth

Sackville Fiction / Poetry / Playwriting / Personal Essays / Speech Writing Minimum 6 / Maximum 20 per class 4 - 12 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, Joan Elizabeth

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

Berg, Sharon

 Sarnia Poetry, First Nations Education (History) one classroom (up to two classes) or an auditorium grade 2 -12 Yes

Brenna, Beverley

 Saskatoon Canadian Children's Literature negotiable negotiable No

Jansen in de Wal, John

 Scarborough Poetry / Fiction 20 absolute max No

Penne, A. S.

 Sechelt, BC Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Screen/Stageplay unlimited (workshp 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

Echlin, Kim

 southern ontario fiction and mythology No

Cowley, Christine E.

 Southern Ontario Community Oral History 10 - 250 No

Roitman, Gina

 St-Colomban Personal Identity and Tolerance 25 - 500 Secondary Cycle 2, Cycle 1 (Grades 7+8); Senior High School No

Silver, Eve

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

Laundry, Miriam

 St. Catharines Children - Motivational 250 1-6 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

Cotter, Charis

 St. John's Children's Fiction 60 4 to 6 No

Porter, Helen Fogwill

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

Canton, Licia

 St. Leonard short stories, creative nonfiction, nonfiction, children's stories 10 to 70 Grades 4 to 12 No

Dance, Jennifer

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

Anderson, R.J.

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

Wade, Michael

 Strathroy, ON Children's Humour Yes

Antao-Xavier, Cheryl

 Streetsville, Mississauga Self-Publishing professionally; Multicultural poetry any size elemen; middle and high school; post grad Yes

Wickenden, Dave

 Sudbury Fiction 20-30 9-12 Yes

Florczak, Margaret Jean Adam

 Surrey & Sooke Creative Non Fiction any 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 fiction, memoir 30 4-12 Yes

Charleson, Karen

 Tofino Fiction Any size Grades 7 and up. Yes

Schafrick, Ron

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

Mills, Judith Christine

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

Gauer, Kathleen

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

Callway, M. H.

 Toronto Crime Fiction Up to 50 Grade 8 and up Yes

Shortell, Ann

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

Quattrocchi, Marina

 Toronto Dreams/Ethical Psychology no limit No

Ohi, Ruth

 Toronto Picture Books, KidLit Author/Illustrator, Getting Published, Workshops 120 (JK-Gr4), Larger is possible for older audiences/stadium seating. JK-Gr4 No

Fielding, Joy

 Toronto Fiction flexible 7-12 No

Westerhof, Patricia

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

Bourke, Pat

 Toronto YA Historical Fiction 30 to 100 4 and up No

Crewe, Megan

 Toronto Young Adult fiction Flexible 6-12 No

Falconer, Tim

 Toronto Non-fiction Grade 9 and up No

Dunnion, Kristyn

 Toronto General Fiction - Science Fiction/Fantasy flexible Yes

Wishinsky, Frieda

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

Bennett, Carolyn

 Toronto Fiction 10-50 11-12 No

Chapman, Susan Margaret

 Toronto picture book fiction 30-60 K-4 Yes

Becker, Helaine

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

Berwick, Dennison

 Toronto non-fiction, nature, adventure No

Somerville, Janet

 Toronto Narrative nonfiction N/A 9-12 Yes

Hughes, Susan

 Toronto Children's 25 - 70 1 - 6 Yes

Hancock, Pat

 Toronto non-fiction, short stories 25-45 No

Campbell, Sandra

 Toronto Playing with Memory and Imagination 20 7-12 No

Conan, James A.

 Toronto Picture Books 10-30 K-2 No

Sylvester, Kevin

 Toronto Middle Grade students 100-150 3-6 No

Strube, Cordelia

 Toronto Literary Fiction 5-25 No

Mirolla, Michael

 Toronto Novels/Short Story Writing/Poetry 30 No

Nyoka, Gail

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

Bunea, Vlad

 Toronto Absurd realism, Satire, SF Any Any No

Storms, Patricia

 Toronto Children's picture books Max 100 No

Kacer, Kathy

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

Molavi, Fereshteh

 Toronto Fiction Secondary Schools Yes

Swan, Dane

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

Munteanu, Nina

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

Borkowski, Andrew J.

 Toronto Multiculturalism, Creative Writing any No

Favro, Terri

 Toronto Science Fiction; Non-Fiction (robotics and AI); Literary Fiction; Graphic Novels Any size High school grades 11 and 12 Yes

Piudik, Jaclyn

 Toronto Poetry Open 5-12 Yes

Wood, Heather J.

 Toronto Young Adult/Adult Crossover 8 and up No

Kaner, Etta

 Toronto Non-fiction 60 4 - 6 No

Doctor, Farzana

 Toronto Literary Fictrion 10-100 No

Halton, Phil

 Toronto Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction 10-30 9-12 No

Borson, Roo

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

Dickson, Alessia

 Toronto Young Adult Fantasy Any Grades 4 to 12 Yes

Tamberg, Urve

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

Blake, Becky

 Toronto Fiction, Creative Nonfiction Any 6-12 No

Rivera, Patria

 Toronto Poetry Any size 5-12 No

Misri, Angela

 Toronto fiction, mystery, journalism, creative writing, history, historical fiction 100 5-12 No

Tarnopolsky, Damian

 Toronto Fiction/Reflective writing 20-100 7-12 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

Camlot, Heather

 Toronto Middle grade, fiction, journalism, short story 30 for workshops, large groups fine for presentations 4 and up Yes

Tsabari, Ayelet

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

Graham, Catherine

 Toronto Poetry, Fiction Flexible 4-12 No

Hetherington, Victoria

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

Toten, Teresa

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

Barclay, Michael

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

Romanuk, Paul

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

Rosenbaum, Bev

 Toronto Pic books, MG, YA Any K-12 (can adapt to any age group!) Yes

Moga, Irina

 Toronto Poetry No

Jennings, Sharon

 Toronto Children's 50- ish Yes

Aihoshi, Susan

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

Kohanyi, Julius

 Toronto fiction, science fiction, fantasy flexible No

Patkau, Karen

 Toronto Information Picturebooks maximum 80 K to 6 No

Read, Janet

 Toronto Fiction, Poetry flexbile 5-12 No

Demchuk, David

 Toronto Horror/Literary Fiction 5 to 30 10+ Yes

Beam, Matt

 Toronto Young Adult 75 5 to 8 No

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

Brewster, Hugh

 Toronto Non-fictio No

Freeman, Victoria

 Toronto Non-Fiction / Memoir flexible 6-12 No

Capilongo, Domenico

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

Rosenblum, Rebecca

 Toronto Fiction any No

Burakowski, Ella

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

Curtis, Andrea

 Toronto YA fiction, middle grade nonfiction, picture books 15-300 4-12 No

Comeau, Wendy

 Toronto SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational Yes

Kessler, Deirdre

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

Messier, Mireille

 Toronto GTA Children & Youth (FRENCH or ENGLISH) 5-50 JK-6 (French, French immersion or English) No

Dyer, Bernadette

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexible 8/up No

Giangrande, Carole

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Nonfiction flexible 9-12 No

Miller, Ruth

 Toronto, ON Rhyming Text 30 k-3 No

Drache, Sharon Abron

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

Sneyd, Lola

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

Frizzell, Colin

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

Krossing, Karen

 Toronto, ON Fiction for kids and teens 100 4-12 Yes

Mills, David

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry Flexible 9-12 No

Kasper, Vancy

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

Charles, Veronika Martenova

 Toronto, ON Fiction Flexible K-8 No

McDonnell, Kathleen

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

Clarke, George Elliott

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

Moore, Christopher

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

Barnes, Mike

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

Scarsbrook, Richard

 Toronto, ON Young Adult Fiction, Adult Fiction, Poetry negotiable 6 and up No

Davis, Aubrey

 Toronto, ON Fiction 75 JK-12 Yes

Gugler, Laurel Dee

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

Barton, Bob

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexible K-8 No

Freeman, Bill

 Toronto, ON Fiction 120 5-8 No

Wylie, Betty Jane

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

Paris, Erna

 Toronto, ON literary non-fiction 1 or 2 classes combined 10-13 No

Loughead, Deb

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

Downie, Glen

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

Glickman, Susan

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

Falcone, L.M.

 Toronto, ON Fiction 90-100 4-8 Yes

Andersen, Marguerite

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry 20 7-8 No

Spring, Debbie

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

Khan, Rukhsana

 Toronto, ON Fiction 100 k-12 Yes

Levy, Myrna Neuringer

 Toronto, ON Fiction 50 2-8 No

Carter, Anne Laurel

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexbile k-12 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

Schmidt, Rene

 Trenton Fiction, Non-Fiction, Disasters, History, Creative Writing 10 - 100 4 - 12 & adult 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

Johnston, Simon

 Vancouver Historical Fiction 12 and up 10 and up No

Födi, Lee Edward

 Vancouver Juvenile Fiction 30-300 K-8 No

Pigeon, Marguerite

 Vancouver poetry, fiction 50 Yes

Olding, Susan

 Vancouver All No

Munro, Jane

 Vancouver poet No

Haynes, Diane

 Vancouver YA Any 4-12 Yes

Toffanello, Paul

 Vancouver Mystery & Supernatural 0-350 Middle Grades 4-7 Yes

Groth, Darren

 Vancouver YA Classes and Large Groups 5-12 Yes

Rowntree, Lenore

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

Dagnino, Arianna

 Vancouver Adult fiction, nonfiction (creative nonfiction, travel writing, essay writing, journalism) Any Any Yes

Jackson, Melanie

 Vancouver The elements that go into writing a story, with both mythology and my young-adult mysteries as the example. flexible Intermediate No

With, Cathleen

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

Marlatt, Daphne

 Vancouver poetry, fiction, essay No

Bar-el, Dan

 Vancouver children's books varies preschool - grade 9 No

Burtinshaw, Julie

 Vancouver Young Adult/Teen Fiction 10+ no limit 7-college level No

Patz, Deborah S.

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

Drabek, Jan

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

Charles, Norma

 Vancouver, BC Juvenile Fiction 100 k-6 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

Stevenson, Robin

 Victoria YA and children's fiction any No

Mulder, Michelle

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

Wong, Edwin

 Victoria Theatre, Literature flexible High School Yes

Cowan, Janice

 Victoria children's, adult approx 30 No

Lawson, Julie

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

Leslie, Mark

 Waterloo Ghost Stories Any 5 through 12 No

Renaud, Anne

 Westmount Powerpoint presentation on Canadian history 30 No

Faryon, Cynthia J.

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

Stewart, Donna

 Wiarton, ON Fiction 60 3-8 No

Ross, Stuart

 Will travel. Poetry, Fiction Any No

Walsh, Ann

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

Shields, Vanessa

 Windsor Focus onPoetry - also Writing Life/Editing&Revising/Young Adult/Memoir Any (workshops can be catered to small or large groups) JK - 12 No

Sulaiman, Sonia

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

Burningham, Bradd

 Windsor, ON Fiction flexible 3-12 No

Decter, Nora

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

Daher, Anita

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

Coates, Jan L.

Wolfville (also GTA) children's fiction up to 75 P-9 No

Dempster, Barry

 York Region Poetry 20 - 40 4 - 12 No