Autio, Karen (Kelowna. 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.)”

Dobson, Jillian (Richmond Hill, ON)

Jillian is a member of The Writers Union of Canada (TWUC), the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP), the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and the CCBC. Jillian is the author of GIRL TAKES DRASTIC STEP!: How Molly Lamb Bobak Became Canada’s First Official Woman War Artist with artwork … Continue reading “Dobson, Jillian (Richmond Hill, ON)”

Lewis, Amanda West (Perth, ON)

Member of The Writer’s Union of Canada; Society of Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI); Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators & Performers (CANSCAIP); Access Copyright; MASC Artist/Instructor Amanda’s rates: In-person workshops: $400 for one session, $625 for two, $850 for three.  Virtual presentations: $300 for one session, $525 for two. No travel costs within GTA … Continue reading “Lewis, Amanda West (Perth, ON)”

Matas, Carol (Winnipeg, MB)

Carol Matas, Winnipeg, MB, member, Writers’ Union of Canada, English. Grades K- 12. Virtual visits: $250 for a 45 minute session for the novel. $200 for a half hour session for the picture book.  Carol is the internationally best selling author of over 50 books for young people, which have received over 100 awards and … Continue reading “Matas, Carol (Winnipeg, MB)”

Camlot, Heather (Toronto, ON)

The Writers’ Union of Canada member. Fiction and nonfiction writer. Heather’s rates are $300 for one session, $550 for two, $800 for three. For virtual presentations: $300 for one session, $500 for two. HST applies to all sessions. No travel costs within Toronto or if I am in your city (I travel to Montreal several times a … Continue reading “Camlot, Heather (Toronto, ON)”

Fernandez, Caroline (Toronto, ON)

Writer’s Union member. CANSCAIP. SCWBI. Rates – in person: $300 for one session, $550 for two, $800 for full day. A virtual visit is $150 (with negotiation for size of audience and recording permissions). Caroline Fernandez is a Toronto-based children’s author of 18 books, best known for the Asha and Baz series and award-winning Plague Thieves. Her work … Continue reading “Fernandez, Caroline (Toronto, ON)”

Carmichael, LE PhD (Trenton, ON)

Writers’ Union Member. Multi-award-winning author of more than 20 books for kids and teens. Fees for on-site visits: $350 + HST for up to one hour, $600 + HST half day, $900 + HST full day (4 hours). Mileage and other travel expenses may apply. Fees for virtual visits: $300 + HST for up to … Continue reading “Carmichael, LE PhD (Trenton, ON)”

Kacer, Kathy (Toronto)

Writers’ Union Member.Historical fiction and non-fiction, multi-award winner, and experienced speaker. Kathy’s rate in and around the GTA is $400 per session. HST and mileage charges are also applicable. Virtual Visits: $250 plus HST, 60 minutes, Skype/Google Talk 2025 Nominee CCBC Richard Allen Chase Memorial Award for Two Pieces of Chocolate

Jordan-Fenton, Christy (Fort St John, BC)

Memberships: Writer’s Union, Federation of BC Writers, CANSCAIP, CWILL, Connected North facilitator, ProWritingAid Ambassador/facilitator, Sefirot instructor Some awards and nominations: 10 Best Books of 2010 Globe & Mail, 2x BC Book Prize finalist, 3x USBBY Outstanding International Books Honor List, 2 x Skipping Stones Honor Book, 4x Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection, … Continue reading “Jordan-Fenton, Christy (Fort St John, BC)”

Bergstresser, Nikki (Abbotsford, BC)

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)”