Participating Authors

Author City Genre Audience sizesort descending Grades Northern Program

Echlin, Kim

 southern ontario fiction and mythology No

Wood, Heather J.

 Toronto Young Adult/Adult Crossover 8 and up No

Falconer, Tim

 Toronto Non-fiction Grade 9 and up No

Herrera, Mia

 Fiction Yes

Pignat, Caroline

 Fiction No

Wade, Michael

 Strathroy, ON Children's Humour Yes

Brewster, Hugh

 Toronto Non-fictio No

Leedahl, Shelley A.

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

Okun Hill, Debbie

 Poetry Yes

Champagne, Lyse

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

Eugster, Rachel

 Ottawa Children's literature; fiction Yes

Keith, Julie

 fiction No

Evans Shaw, Susan

 Hamilton Non-fiction No

Lee, Day's

 Montreal Fiction No

Moga, Irina

 Toronto Poetry No

Bell, Wade

 Calgary Fiction No

Parmar, Nadeem

 Poetry, Fiction No

Berwick, Dennison

 Toronto non-fiction, nature, adventure No

Button, Lana

 Burlington picture books Yes

Burtch, Brian

North Vancouver Non-fiction No

Marlatt, Daphne

 Vancouver poetry, fiction, essay No

Hall, Phil

 poetry No

Boudreau, Hélène

 Children's No

Salata, Estelle

 Fiction No

Olding, Susan

 Kingston and surrounding area All No

Pierson, Ruth Roach

 Poetry No

Munro, Jane

 Vancouver poet No

Haigh, Jerry

 Wildlife; Africa; Veterinary Medicine; Adventure; No

Kennedy, Fred W.

 Historical Fiction No

Binning, Sadhu

 Greater Vancouver Punjabi Diaspore Poetry and fiction No

Power, Rodney Christian

 Vernon International thrillers, spiritual thrillers No

Mills, Judith Christine

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

Paris, Erna

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

Schmidt, Rene

 Trenton Fiction, Non-Fiction, Disasters, History, Creative Writing 10 - 100 4 - 12 & adult No

Swanson, Ruby Remenda

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

Cowley, Christine E.

 Southern Ontario Community Oral History 10 - 250 No

Rowntree, Lenore

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

Jennings, Peter

 Midland Non-fiction 10 and up any No

Canton, Licia

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

Doctor, Farzana

 Toronto Literary Fictrion 10-100 No

White, Susan

 Young Adult Fiction 10-100 4-12 Yes

Harris, Kate

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

Daher, Anita

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

Abdou, Angie

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

Harlick, Robin

 fiction 10-200 9-12 Yes

Dublin, Anne

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

Lohans, Alison

 Regina, SK Fiction 100 K-through high school Yes

Krossing, Karen

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

Khan, Rukhsana

 Toronto, ON Fiction 100 k-12 Yes

Wallace, Ian

 Brookline, Massachusetts Fiction 100 K-12 No

McNicoll, Sylvia

 Burlington, ON Fiction 100 3-12 Yes

Misri, Angela

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

Parry, Caroline Balderston

 Ottawa/Montreal Non-Fiction 100 k-8 No

Charles, Norma

 Vancouver, BC Juvenile Fiction 100 k-6 Yes

Watt, Kelly

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

Macpherson, Margaret

 fiction/non fiction 100 max grade 5 through 12 Yes

Dalrymple, Lisa

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

Sylvester, Kevin

 Toronto Middle Grade students 100-150 3-6 No

Dinsmore, Danika

 Roberts Creek Literary, Speculative, Poetry, and Spoken Word 12 - 300 2 - 12 Yes

Choa-Johnston, Simon

 Vancouver Historical Fiction 12 and up 10 and up No

Freeman, Bill

 Toronto, ON Fiction 120 5-8 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

Kacer, Kathy

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

Browne, Heather

 Kingston short story 15 No

Reidel, Marion

 Guelph Short Fiction 15 - 30 9 - 12 No

Curtis, Andrea

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

O'Keeffe, Frank

 Calgary Fiction 150 4-8 No

Smith, Heather T.

 Children's, Young Adult 150 for presentations, 30 for workshops JK- grade 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

Andersen, Marguerite

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry 20 7-8 No

Poulin, Bernard

 Ottawa writing-visualizing workshops 20 Yes

Campbell, Sandra

 Toronto Playing with Memory and Imagination 20 7-12 No

Downie, Glen

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

Dempster, Barry

 York Region Poetry 20 - 40 4 - 12 No

Jansen in de Wal, John

 Scarborough Poetry / Fiction 20 absolute max No

Tarnopolsky, Damian

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

Leck, James

 Dartmouth Young Adult 20-200 4-12 No

Williams, Barbara

 Toronto, ON Non-Fiction, Poetry 20-30 6-12 No

Orford, Emily-Jane Hills

 North Gower Canadian history 20-30 3 and up No

McAllister, Paul

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

Bhathena, Tanaz

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

Peacock, Shane

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

Nash, Peta-Gaye

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

Mills, Jean

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

Roitman, Gina

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

Hughes, Susan

 Toronto Children's 25 - 70 1 - 6 Yes

Hancock, Pat

 Toronto non-fiction, short stories 25-45 No

With, Cathleen

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

Miller, Ruth

 Toronto, ON Rhyming Text 30 k-3 No

Porter, Helen Fogwill

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

McDonnell, Kathleen

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

Sneyd, Lola

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

Drabek, Jan

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

Barnes, Michael

 Minden Fiction, Non-Fiction 30 11-12 Yes

Mirolla, Michael

 Toronto Novels/Short Story Writing/Poetry 30 No

Kerrin, Jessica Scott

 Halifax Children's 30 - 100 K-6 Yes

Lewis, Amanda

Perth Fiction 30 - 300 4- adult Yes

Camlot, Heather

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

Wylie, Bettyjane

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

Bourke, Pat

 Toronto YA Historical Fiction 30 to 100 4 and up No

Toten, Teresa

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

Mills-Milde, Valerie

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

Green, Dawn

 Victoria YA Fiction/Creative Writing 30-100 7-12 No

Godkin, Celia

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

Haworth-Attard, Barbara

 London, ON Fiction 30-200 4-12 No

Födi, Lee Edward

 Vancouver Juvenile Fiction 30-300 K-8 No

Hutsell-Manning, Linda

 Cobourg, ON fiction, poetry, drama 30-35 Kgtn -12 Yes

Jackson, Chris

 Ottawa Picture Books 30-60 1-6 Yes

Kasper, Vancy

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

Chapman, Susan Margaret

 Toronto picture book fiction 30-60 K-4 Yes

Maruno, Jennifer

 Burlington Fiction 30-75 3-10 Yes

Babineau, Sharon

 Hamilton Non-fiction, Inspirational, Young Adult, Personal Growth, Biography, Social Justice, Volunteerism 30-85 7-12 Yes

Mulholland, David

 Ottawa historical fiction 30? 10 to 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

Kirk, Heather

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

Zonailo, Carolyn

 Montreal, QC Poetry 45 4-12 No

Saba, Maria

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

Demchuk, David

 Toronto Horror/Literary Fiction 5 to 30 10+ Yes

Dawson, Willow

 Toronto Comics, graphic novels, picture books 5-150 All grades No

Strube, Cordelia

 Toronto Literary Fiction 5-25 No

vernon, thom

 GTA Fiction, Screenwriting, Performance, Academic/Critical Writing, Blogging 5-45 5-12 Yes

Messier, Mireille

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

Deckha, Nitin

 Toronto; GTA Fiction 5-500 No

McLeod, Heather

 Thunder Bay fiction 5-800 preschool to high school and general public Yes

Mulder, Michelle

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

Levy, Myrna Neuringer

 Toronto, ON Fiction 50 2-8 No

Pigeon, Marguerite

 Vancouver poetry, fiction 50 Yes

Crook, Marion

 Gibsons Fiction, Non-Fiction 50 4-8 No

Walters, Eric

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

Bass, Karen

 Hamilton YA 50 max (flexible) 6-12 Yes

Jennings, Sharon

 Toronto Children's 50- ish Yes

Sadler, Judy-Ann

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

McLellan, Stephanie Simpson

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

Hobsbawn-Smith, dee

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

Gray, Anne

 Fiction 60 No

Stinson, Kathy

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

Cotter, Charis

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

Kaner, Etta

 Toronto Non-fiction 60 4 - 6 No

Shipley, Jocelyn

 Toronto, ON YA 60 6-12 No

Clarke, George Elliott

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

Wilson, Budge

 Hubbards, NS Fiction 60 3-6 No

Kellerhals-Stewart, Heather

 Heriot Bay, BC Fiction 60 k-8 No

Schwartz, Ellen

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

Greer, Daphne

 middle readers/YA 60 3 - 6 No

Stewart, Donna

 Wiarton, ON Fiction 60 3-8 No

O'Donnell, Liam

 Toronto Children's Fiction & Graphic Novels 60 max 4-8 No

Lawson, Julie

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

Wilson, Janet

 Guelph nonfiction and picture book 60-90 Yes

Upjohn, Rebecca

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

Gunnery, Sylvia

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

Beck, Andrea

 Caledon East Picture books 65 JK to grade 8 Yes

Cassidy, Sean

 Mono Picture Books 70 1-12, adults also Yes

Kusugak, Michael

 Qualicum Beach, BC Children's Literature 70 - 100 age dependant Yes

Leavey, Peggy Dymond

Trenton, ON Fiction 70-100 4-8 No

Wood, Maggie L.

 London, ON YA Fantasy 75 4-12 Yes

Beam, Matt

 Toronto Young Adult 75 5 to 8 No

Walsh, Ann

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

Greenwood, Barbara

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

Davis, Aubrey

 Toronto, ON Fiction 75 JK-12 Yes

Love, K. Ann

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

Frizzell, Colin

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

Granfield, Linda

 Toronto Non-Fiction 75-100 4-12 Yes

Dunn, Sonja

 Toronto Fiction & Poetry 80 k-6 No

Gilmore, Rachna

 Ottawa, ON Fiction 80 1-8 No

Bryant, Jill

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

Bogart, Jo Ellen

 Guelph, ON Fiction 80 K-6 Yes

Falcone, L.M.

 Toronto, ON Fiction 90-100 4-8 Yes

Zimmermann, Werner

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

Capilongo, Domenico

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

Johnston, Julie

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

Decter, Nora

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

Katz, Bev

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

Sawyer, Don

 Any children's; YA any No

Joyce, Mere

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

Tsiang, Sarah

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

Maviglia, Joseph

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

Borkowski, Andrew J.

 Toronto Multiculturalism, Creative Writing any No

Tsabari, Ayelet

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

Long, Angela

 Creative Nonfiction any all No

Dagnino, Arianna

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

Glickman, Susan

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

Wearing, Judy

 Kingston/Belleville - will travel Nonfiction any Yes

Ruurs, Margriet

 Children's Any K - 7 No

Krakauer, Renate

 Toronto Memoir and fiction any 5 - 9 Yes

Rosenblum, Rebecca

 Toronto Fiction any No

Heartfield, Kate

 Ottawa How Stories Matter any 7 to 12 Yes

MacSkimming, Roy

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

Leahy, Stephen

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

Chan, Marty

 Edmonton Fiction, theatre, comedy Any K - 12 Yes

Mordecai, Pamela

 Kitchener Poetry/Stories(Adult & Children); Plays any any No

Anderson-Dargatz, Gail

 Salmon Arm fiction any middle and high school grades Yes

Anderson, R.J.

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

Florczak, Margaret

 Lower Mainland Creative Non Fiction any No

Silverthorne, Judith

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

Peterson, Shelley

 TBA YA fiction any 6 to 9 No

Becker, Helaine

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

Ross, Stuart

 Will travel. Poetry, Fiction Any No

Christmas, Jane

 Memoir, travel writing any 12 No

Stevenson, Robin

 Victoria YA and children's fiction any No

Shields, Vanessa

 Windsor Poetry/Young Adult/Memoir Any (workshops can be catered to small or large groups) JK - 12 No

Revelle, Rick

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

Beissel, Henry

 Ottawa poetry & drama any size No

Rivera, Patria

 Toronto Poetry Any size 5-12 No

Favro, Terri

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

Thompson, Kate J.

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

Ditmars, Hadani

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

Dance, Jennifer

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

Antao-Xavier, Cheryl

 Streetsville, Mississauga Self-Publishing professionally; Multicultural poetry any size post grad Yes

Ranney, Don

 Arthur Theological Fantasy any size 9 to 12 No

Kilbourne, Christina

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

Edwards, Frank B.

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

Skidmore, Patricia

 Salt Spring Island Canadian history any size 6-12 No

Lye, Harriet

 Fiction, and personal writing (memoir) any size 6-12 Yes

Vermond, Kira

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

Ludwig, Sidura

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

Burakowski, Ella

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

Kessler, Deirdre

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

Cowan, Janice

 Victoria children's, adult approx 30 No

Beasley, David

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

Groth, Darren

 Vancouver YA Classes and Large Groups 5-12 Yes

Walker, Ruth E.

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

Read, Janet

 Toronto Fiction, Poetry flexbile 5-12 No

Carter, Anne Laurel

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexbile k-12 Yes

Homel, David

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

Parkinson, Curtis

 Bancroft, ON YA Fiction, picture books flexible k-8 No

MacDonald, J. Hugh

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

Cook, Gregory M.

 Saint John, NB Poetry Flexible 6-12 No

Jones, Gerry

 Regina Fiction, Non-Fiction, Journalism Flexible No

Deen, Natasha

 Edmonton YA, kidlit Flexible JK-Grade 12 Yes

Powell, Marie

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

Gill, Stephen

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

Hetherington, Victoria

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

Gugler, Laurel Dee

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

McKay, Sharon E.

 Cornwall Fiction, non fiction, commercial writing Flexible Flexible Yes

Choyce, Lesley

 East Lawrencetown, NS Fiction flexible 4-8 No

Huizinga Mills, Carolyn

 Kitchener Picture Book Flexible K-8 No

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

Spring, Debbie

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

Ross, Veronica

 Kitchener, ON Fiction flexible 8-12 Yes

Downie, Mary Alice

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

Dawydiak, Orysia

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

Maitland, Colette

 Gananoque Fiction Flexible Grades 4-12 No

Fielding, Joy

 Toronto Fiction flexible 7-12 No

Kohanyi, Julius

 Toronto fiction, science fiction, fantasy flexible No

Graham, Catherine

 Toronto Poetry, Fiction Flexible 4-12 No

da costa, paulo

 Victoria Fiction and Poetry flexible 6 to 12 No

Burningham, Bradd

 Windsor, ON Fiction flexible 3-12 No

Loughead, Deb

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

Staunton, Ted

 Port Hope, ON Fiction flexible K-12 Yes

Scrimger, Richard

 Cobourg, ON Fiction flexible k-8 No

Patz, Deborah S.

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

Freeman, Victoria

 Toronto Non-Fiction flexible 6-12 No

Lee, John B.

 Brantford, ON Ficiton, Poetry flexible k-12 No

Hawkins, Vanessa C.

 St George Young Adult/Fantasy/Horror/Fiction Flexible 4-12 Yes

Brown, Sharon

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

Tamberg, Urve

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

Crewe, Megan

 Toronto Young Adult fiction Flexible 6-12 No

Meyrick, Rich

 New Dundee Children's flexible 4-8 Yes

Dunnion, Kristyn

 Toronto General Fiction - Science Fiction/Fantasy flexible Yes

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

Faryon, Cynthia J.

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

Booker, Jean

 Bobcaygeon, ON Fiction flexible 4-6 No

Owens, Ann-Maureen

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

Charles, Veronika Martenova

 Toronto, ON Fiction Flexible K-8 No

Silver, Eve

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

Sher, Emil

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

Giangrande, Carole

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Nonfiction flexible 9-12 No

Mills, David

 Toronto, ON Fiction, Poetry Flexible 9-12 No

Dyer, Bernadette

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexible 8/up No

Black, Arthur

 Saltspring Island, BC Non-Fiction flexible 9-12 No

Slaven, Marissa

 Hamilton YA eco-fiction flexible 7-12 Yes

Aihoshi, Susan

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

Hancock, Lyn

 Lantzville, BC Non-Fiction Flexible 4 and up Yes

Barton, Bob

 Toronto, ON Fiction flexible K-8 No

Manson, Ainslie

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

Drache, Sharon Abron

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

Chiang, Sylv

 Pickering middle grade fiction flexible 4-8 No

Waltner-Toews, David

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

Moore, Christopher

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

Heffron, Dorris

 north of Toronto, ON Fiction flexible 10-12 Yes

Wilson, John

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

Coutu Radmore, Claudia

Carleton Place Lyric Poetry, Japanese poetry forms, poetry and history, poetry and genealogy, publishing Flexible audience Grades 7 - 12 Yes

Priest, Robert

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

Rossi, Erno Delano

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

Taekema, Sylvia

 Chatham Children's fiction However many fit comfortably in the room you've chosen 1-8 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

Storms, Patricia

 Toronto Children's picture books Max 100 No

Tanaka, Shelley

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

Thornhill, Jan

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

Körner, Miriam

 La Ronge, SK Young Adult and Picture Book max. 60 k-12 No

Patkau, Karen

 Toronto Information Picturebooks maximum 80 K to 6 No

Glenn-Copeland, Elizabeth

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

Brenna, Beverley

 Canadian Children's Literature negotiable negotiable No

Eamer, Claire

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

Skrypuch, Marsha

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

Sobat, Gail Sidonie

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

Scarsbrook, Richard

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

Sewell, Anna Marie

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

Irwin, Sue

 Nonfiction for Children and YA Negotiable 3 to 8 No

Nyoka, Gail

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

Banyard, Antonia

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

Quattrocchi, Marina

 Toronto Dreams/Ethical Psychology no limit No

Baxter, Jean Rae

 Kingston Y/A Fiction no limit 6 to 12 No

Cohen, Marina

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

Ellis, Deborah

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

Dunleavy, Deborah

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

Swan, Dane

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

Barnes, Mike

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

Winstanley, Nicola

 Hamilton Picture Book Single classroom JK-4 No

Smith, Caighlan

 Ottawa Reading & Author Talk/Creative Writing Workshop Small class to full auditorium for presentation/10-40 for workshop (some flexibility) 4-12 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

Westerhof, Patricia

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

Pitt, Steve

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

Bower, Annette

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

Korman, Gordon

 Thornhill, ON Fiction Unlimited 3-10 Yes

Penne, A. S.

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

Wilton Katz, Welwyn

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

Austen, Catherine

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

Kerbel, Deborah

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

Bow, James

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

Grant, Vicki

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

Mook-Sang, Jennifer

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

Carmichael, L.E.

 Children's and YA up to 250 K-12 Yes

Shapiro, Simon

 Toronto Science Up to 30 preferred 7 and up No

Young, Jessica

 Picture books and chapter books Up to 300 per presentation or 30 per workshop (preferred) Pre-K though 6th No

Callway, M. H.

 Toronto Crime Fiction Up to 50 Grade 8 and up Yes

Buchanan, Elizabeth

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

Young, Dianne

 Martensville Picture Books up to 60 K-4 No

Coates, Jan L.

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

Galat, Joan Marie

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

Shmelzer, Anne

 Madoc fiction up to fifty 11 and 12 No

MacKay, Elly

 Owen Sound Picture Books upto 90 students JK - 5 No

Borson, Roo

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

McCracken, Hugh T.

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

Jailall, Peter

 Mississauga and Toronto Poetry Variable 2 to 12 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

Bar-el, Dan

 Vancouver children's books varies preschool - grade 9 No

Levy, Joanne

 Clinton Middle Grade Fiction Varies 4 - 8 No

Jaffe, Ellen S.

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

Arato, Rona

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

Bowie, Chuck

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

Romanek, Trudee

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