Children’s/YA author, Hélène Boudreau, would love to plan a visit to your school or library. Her rate is $175 for one session, $300 for two, $600 for a full day (max four sessions), plus travel from Markham. HST extra.

Hélène Boudreau is an Acadian/ Métis writer and artist. She writes fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. Her middle grade novel, Acadian Star, was nominated for the 2009/2010 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award and her tween novel Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings is a 2011 SCBWI Crystal Kite Finalist.

*She is available for presentations in both English and French*

Here’s what Sara Uddin of C.D. Farquharson Junior Public School has to say about this author:

I was fortunate enough to have Hélène Boudreau visit my grade 4/5 classroom this year. I had been reading her novel, ACADIAN STAR, to my students as a Read -Aloud, which they looked forward to and LOVED listening to every day. She came in to read the last few chapters to them as a surprise. They were truly captivated by her and loved asking her questions! They learned so much about the writing process and loved meeting a "real live author" in person. A positive experience for my students who would otherwise not have had this wonderful opportunity!!!

Hélène is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada, and so schools wishing to invite her may be eligible for a travel and fee subsidy to off-set the cost of her visit.

Published Works

Tween fiction:

Real Mermaids Don’t Hold Their Breath, Jabberwocky (2012)

Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings, Jabberwocky (2010)

Middle grade fiction:

Acadian Star, Nimbus Publishing (2008)

Early Chapter Book fiction:

Water Hazard, Nimbus Publishing (2011)

Keep Out!, Nimbus Publishing (2010)

Non-fiction:

Crimebusting and Detection, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade

Miraculous Medicines, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade

Science of Swimming, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade

Living in a Residential City, Crabtree Publishing, grades 1-3

Living in a Fishing Community, Crabtree Publishing, grades 1-3

Magazines:

KNOW Magazine, contributor, a science magazine for 6-9 year olds

Presentation Details: available in English or French

Grades k- 4: My 45 min presentation consists of:

-details about my junior chapter books Keep Out! and Water Hazard

-facts about endangered species

-fun facts about how books are published and what it's like to work with an illustrator

Grades 3-6: My 45 min presentation consists of:

-details about my middle grade novel Acadian Star

-fun facts about how books are published

-a mini writing workshop called ‘Three Easy Ways to Improve your Writing!’

Grades 6-8: My 45 min presentation consists of:

-details about my tween novels in the Real Mermaids series

-the business of writing

-Power Writing Techniques

Grades I will present to: Grades K to 8

Book Sales: If requested, I can provide books for students to purchase and have autographed.

Maximum number of students per session: 60-80

Venues you’re comfortable in: classroom, library, auditorium, gymnasium

Is this flexible? Yes

List any equipment or other requirements you have: LCD projector/screen/ microphone for larger groups