Member of The Writers’ Union of Canada, Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI); Vice-president of Children’s Writers & Illustrators of BC Society (CWILL-BC); and a member of Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). Fiction and non-fiction historical, finalist for the IODE Violet Downey … Continue reading “Bergstresser, Nikki (Abbotsford, BC)”
CANSCAIP and Canadian Children’s Book Center member, multi-starred reviewed author, Calgary’s Top 40 under 40, with published titles from board books to middle grade. Maria’s rate in and around Calgary is: IN-PERSON: $300 for one session, $500 for two, $750 for a full day (three one-hour sessions). Option to add a lunch-time signing or small-group … Continue reading “Marianayagam, Maria. (Calgary, Alberta)”
Writer’s Union member. Member of CANSCAIP, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Science Writers and Communicators of Canada, Society of Children’s Book and Writers and Illustrators, National Marine Educators Association, North American Association for Environmental Education, Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication, and Canadian Network for Ocean Education. A selection of awards and honour include UNESCO … Continue reading “Strauss, Rochelle (Toronto, ON)”
Member of The Writers’ Union of Canada; the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers; and the Society of Environmental Journalists. Winner: City of Victoria Butler Book Prize; Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society Book Award for BC Authors. Finalist: Green Earth Book Award (x2); Young Readers’ Choice Book Awards of BC Red Cedar … Continue reading “Backhouse, Frances (Victoria, BC)”
Member of Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP); Children’s Writers & Illustrators of BC Society (CWILL-BC); and Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). Fiction and non-fiction, 3X Word Award winner, CBC Kids Book Club Pick, OLA Best Bets, MYRCA finalist, Arthur Ellis finalist, 2X Chocolate Lily finalist. Karen is the author of 13 books for … Continue reading “Autio, Karen (Kelowna. BC.)”
Non-fiction science books for ages 9+, and decodable fiction books for striving readers ages 6–9. Member of the Writers’ Union of Canada, CWILL BC, and SCBWI. Winner of the Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award for YA Non-Fiction (for Salmon: Swimming for Survival). Winner of a Moonbeam Award in the Reading Skills/Literacy category (for Meg … Continue reading “Rae, Rowena (Victoria, BC)”
Award winning author Lydia Lukidis, recipient of a Silver Birch Express honor (Forest of Reading) Award, SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the North American division, and multiple Cybils Award nominations. Rates:For in-person workshops (Montreal and surrounding areas)- $300 for one sixty-minute session, $450 for two, $600 for three, $750 for four, plus a travel fee … Continue reading “Lukidis, Lydia (Montreal, Quebec)”
Please scroll down to see all the awards and nominees 🙂 Forest of Reading Awards BLUE SPRUCE Monique Carlos for It’s OK Just Ask Nadia Hohn for Patty Dreams SILVER BIRCH EXPRESS Casey Lyall For The League of Littles SILVER BIRCH FICTION Jessica Renwick for Ghosts of Gastown YELLOW CEDAR Kari-Lynn Winters for Zoom in … Continue reading “Award Nominees”
Member: The Writer’s Union of Canada. SCBWI. CANSCAIP. Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). Elaine Kachala is a Toronto-based author of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) nonfiction books for kids, including Building Homes for All: Technology for a Fair and Green Planet (Orca Book Publishers, March 17, 2026) and Superpower? The Wearable-Tech Revolution (Orca Book Publishers, 2022). Fees for on-site visits: $350 + HST … Continue reading “Kachala, Elaine (Toronto, Ontario)”
A multi-award-winning author of more than 10 books for kids and teens, Megan presents in English to grades 1 through 12. She has written both nonfiction and fiction books with themes and topics that include STEM, the environment, social justice, innovation, inclusion, sustainability, cooperation, friendship, and perseverance. Megan has presented to hundreds of students across … Continue reading “Clendenan, Megan (Vancouver, BC)”
