Authors’ Booking Service is pleased to announce that young adult author Diane Haynes is now scheduling visits to Ontario schools this school year. Diane would love to plan a visit to your school or library.  Her rate is $250.00 per session, plus travel.

Diane's wildlife rescue novels for teens may be the first books ever to incorporate the groundbreaking work of animal welfare science and the little-known world of wild animal rehabilitation into the traditional adventure novel format. Her presentations are equal parts innovation, passion and motivation, engaging teens and inspiring them to take a stand for something they believe in. Diane’s bibliography and details of her presentation follow this message. 

Here’s what Teacher Catherine Bentivoglio of Académie de la Moraine has to say about this author’s work:

“I’ve been looking for this type of novel for over two years, one that integrates science and environmental awareness into a novel. Thank you for finally producing this book!” 

And from a review in CM Magazine by Teen Services Librarian Jen Waters:

“Flight or Fight is an adventure story with fine Carl Hiaasen-like eco-warrior qualities. [The climax] scene is nothing short of genius on Haynes’s behalf.”

Published Works: Diane Haynes

Flight or Fight (Whitecap; 2005)

Crow Medicine (Whitecap; 2006)

Gala Wild (Whitecap; fall 2008)

These are books 1, 2 and 3 in Jane Ray’s Wildlife Rescue Series (fiction).

Awards and Nominations

National Magazine Award Nomination for “Change Your Mind” in TREK Magazine.

Diane's Presentation Details

E.B. White said, “Every day I wake up determined both to change the world and have one hell of a good time. This sometimes makes planning the day quite difficult.” With a flair for the theatrical and a passion for her subject, my wildlife rescue series combines a Nancy Drew-like mystery with a present-day eco-adventure—all set in Canadian locales. Through story, discussion, animal imagery and writing, I connect directly with teens who want to make a difference in the world around them—as individuals, in the classroom, and in their communities—and I help to show them how. Best of all, everybody has a good time! 

Overview of Specifics:

I will present to grades 4 – 10

A grade 3/4 split would also work.  Senior grades if the books were curriculum related.

(Environment, Social Justice.)

Maximum number of students per session: 60
Flexible with sound system.

I offer workshops for grades 6 – 12.