Tag: friendship

Kawooya, Eddie (Toronto, Ontario)

Writer’s Union Member, CANSCAIP Member. Middle-grade & High School. $400 plus HST for one session, $800 for two, for three or full day session (to be discussed). Virtual visits fees – $300 plus HST, per session. Plus travel fee of 0.50/Km, if outside Toronto.

EDDIE KAWOOYA was born in Uganda and raised on three different continents before settling in Canada. His love for writing was inspired by his grandmother’s oral stories and the folklore of Uganda’s ancestral past. As an immigrant to Canada, he is passionate about issues related to race, inclusion and diversity. He has spent years honing his craft in the field of public policy, corporate governance, and strategic communications. He published his first novel, Ace and the Misfits, in 2024. The sequel novel Ace and the Misfits vs. the Soccer Knights was published in 2025. He lives in Toronto.

Examples of Workshops:

Grades 5 – 8 (Imagining the Possible Workshops)

Students explore how imagination can open doors to new worlds, ideas and possibilities. Through guided exercises, discussions and story building activities, author Eddie Kawooya encourages students to harness their own voices, stretch their creativity and see how writing can be both powerful and fun.

Grades 5 – 8 (Thematic & Interactive Workshops)

Using themes from the Ace & the Misfit series, these workshops invite students to reflect on real-life challenges of fitting in, standing up to bullying, and building inclusive communities. Through story-telling and conversation, Eddie Kawooya helps students see how sport, friendship and resilience can inspire us to create spaces where everyone belongs

All venues, including library. Equipment required: microphone, screen and projector, soccer ball, parchment paper and markers. Lunch for full day sessions.

Contact Eddie to book a visit:

    Renwick, Jessica. (Red Deer, Alberta)

    Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society member. WordBridge board member. 2025 Snow Willow Award finalist. Middle Grade (grades 4 – 8). Writing workshops for all ages.

    In-Person Visits (45-60 minutes): $300 for 1 session; $550 for 2 sessions; $750 for 3 sessions; $900 for 4 sessions. Travel charge of $0.55/km (round trip) for locations over 50 km from Red Deer.

    Virtual Visits (45-60 minutes): $200 per session.

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    Jessica Renwick dove into the world of writing fiction as a preteen and never looked back. Naturally, this led to a career as a public library assistant. She is the author of middle grade books that explore Canadian history, family dynamics, and friendship through exciting paranormal ghost stories. Her most recent book for young readers, Ghosts of Gastown, is a finalist for the 2025 Willow Awards and was selected for the CCBC’s Best Books for Kids and Teens for spring of 2025.

    Jessica is an experienced speaker who can tailor her presentations to suit the needs of the school or library. Her fun and interactive presentation is perfect for kids grades four to eight, and she loves doing writing workshops for that age and older (including adults!).

    Her general presentation covers her writing journey. This includes themes of resilience, growth, and why rejection letters are not a bad thing. She discusses her writing process, from brainstorming to final edits. She relates the writing and publishing process to what students do in school with their writing assignments, and she includes tips and tricks for generating story ideas, getting over writer’s block, dealing with critique, and how to critique your peers’ work.

    Free virtual visits: Jessica offers free fifteen-minute Q&A virtual visits for classes or library groups who have read Ghosts of Gastown.

    Writing workshops: Available upon request. Jessica is a certified creative writing instructor through the Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society. She offers creative presentations about writing for kids, writing short stories, and can tailor workshops for a class or writing group’s needs. Maximum group size is one class or twenty adults.

    Preferred venues and equipment: Libraries, classrooms, or gymnasiums. If she is presenting in anything larger than a classroom, a microphone will be required. A digital projector and screen will be required, and a table for supplies would be appreciated. Jessica will bring her own laptop for the slideshow.

    Contact Jessica to book a visit:

      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 young readers, with her newest disability-inclusive picture book called SKATING DAY! (also in French).

      PLAYDATE SURPRISE (Scholastic Canada) for ages 3-7 has won The Word Award 2025 for Books – Children – General Market! This picture book is also a finalist for two other awards: Specialty Award – Best Book Cover and Debra Fieguth Social Justice Award.

      JK-Grade 6. $300 for 1 session, $500 for 2, $700 for 3 and $900 for 4, maximum 4 sessions per day, + travel and lodging if outside of the Okanagan Valley, BC, unless otherwise stated.

      Virtual Visits: $250 for 1 session, $200 for each additional session on the same day; via Zoom or other preferred online platform; support personnel (to moderate and manage technical aspects)

      Karen is an experienced presenter who welcomes the opportunity to talk about the writing process and share her passion for researching and writing. Each of her five interactive presentations is tailored to one or more of her picture books, middle-grade novels and narrative non-fiction. Karen reveals the inspiration behind the book(s), explores relevant book-related topics, uses props and Power-Point, and includes a reading followed by time for Q&A.

      JK to 3: I CAN, TOO! & PLAYDATE SURPRISE: Disabilities, Inclusion and Friendship based on picture books I CAN, TOO! and PLAYDATE SURPRISE: play, accessibility, adaptive equipment, movement, sports, inclusive playground

      2 to 5: Kah-Lan: Sea Otters and a Thriving Ocean based on chapter books KAH-LAN THE ADVENTUROUS SEA OTTER and KAH-LAN AND THE STINK-INK: sea otters, ocean, adventure, survival, oil spill, marine mammal rescue

      3 to 6: MAKING SEAKER: Writing and STEAM topics based on middle-grade contemporary novel MAKING SEAKER: new girl, science, technology, trackable model boat, Nipigon, Great Lakes, Paddle-to-the-Sea, self-realization, acceptance, friendship

      3 to 6: Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon: Exploring Centuries of History based on narrative non-fiction picture book GROWING UP IN WILD HORSE CANYON set in the Okanagan Valley, BC, covering Indigenous content (Syilx Okanagan, Nsyilxcən language, First Nation quest, history, culture), wild horses, fur brigade, settlers, railway, secret wartime commando training, firestorm

      4 to 6: Bringing Canadian History Alive based on middle-grade historical novels SECOND WATCH, SAARA’S PASSAGE, and SABOTAGE: Canadian home front during World War I, living in 1914-1915 in Northwestern Ontario, First World War, shipwreck of Empress of Ireland in St. Lawrence River, tuberculosis, sanatoriums, spies, sabotage, internment camps; Finnish immigrant family dynamics

      Maximum group size: To promote interaction during in-person presentations, Karen prefers to meet with smaller groups, so a maximum of three classes.

      Venue: Library or classroom preferred

      Equipment Required: A table to hold presentation materials; a screen, computer and projector for displaying PowerPoint presentation from a USB drive; a microphone if the venue is not the library or classroom; lunch (egg salad sandwich on brown bread) if she is staying for the day.

      Please note: Her surname is pronounced like Audio with a soft T.

      Contact Karen to book a visit:

        Paruzel-Gibson, Natalia (Burlington, Ontario)

        Writers’ Union of Canada member. CANSCAIP member. Recipient of a Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) for Nina and the Missing Night. English language presentations for grades K-6; further age ranges available on request.

        In-Person Visits (45-60 minutes): $200 for 1 session; $150 for each subsequent session up to four sessions in one day. A session may be split into two 30-minute sessions for Kindergarten. Plus, a travel fee of $0.50/km if outside of Halton. 

        Virtual Visits (30-60 minutes): $100-$150 per session. A session may be split into two 30-minute sessions for Kindergarten.

        Natalia Paruzel-Gibson is a Polish-Canadian children’s book author, book marketing consultant, and writing coach. With a Master of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, she is the author of Something Lost Something Found and A Picture Day to Remember (Clavis, 2023), which has been translated into multiple languages. Her forthcoming book, Nina and the Missing Night (Pownal Street Press, Traditional Program), will be released on November 3, 2026, and is now available for pre-order.

        Natalia’s school presentations are engaging and interactive. For students in grades K-3, each presentation includes a discussion of her favourite books, the role of the author and illustrator, the inspiration behind the books, a book reading, a discussion about how to come up with a story idea, an overview of how a book comes to life, and an SEL focused activity. There’s plenty of time for Q&A too!

        Testimonials:

        “Natalia presented a well crafted, engaging and hands on presentation to our grade one classes. It left our students buzzing and provided us as educators with lots of wonderful jumping off points to engage our students in meaningful writing activities. Highly recommend Natalia for an in school presentation! Thank you for sharing your story and knowledge with us.” -Robin W. Grade One teacher, Frontenac Public School

        “We were absolutely thrilled to host Natalia at our school this week for a truly unforgettable author visit. Her engaging presence and amazing energy captivated our students, who were fascinated to learn about the behind the scenes magic of the writing process. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the reading of her book, “A Picture Day to Remember,” which left our young readers inspired and smiling. Thank you, Natalia, for exceeding all of our expectations—we are already counting down the days until we can welcome you back next year!” -Poonam G. Vice-Principal, Orchard Park Public School

        For students in grades 3-6, each presentation includes the above, plus an in-depth outline of the publishing process from concept through to the final product. This segment of the presentation is an excellent opportunity for aspiring writers to receive tips and suggestions to hone in on the craft of storytelling.

        Natalia is a very flexible presenter and can adapt her presentation to suit the needs of a school. If there is an interest in focusing more on one aspect of writing, she’s happy to accommodate.

        Natalia is glad to speak to an entire school or conduct more personal sessions where a few classrooms are amalgamated or split up by grade. Natalia requests a projector/white board for a Google Slides presentation, a table and coloured pencil crayons. For larger in-person presentations, she will require a table, microphone, and a PA system.

        Book Natalia for a visit:

          Lukidis, Lydia (Montreal, Quebec)

          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 of $0.50/km.

          For virtual workshops- $200 for a session of up to sixty minutes, $100 for each additional session on the same day, up to four sessions in one day. Flexible and able to accommodate schedules in a range of time zones.

          Lydia Lukidis is an award-winning author of 60+ trade and educational books for children. Her titles include UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere (Capstone, 2025), DANCING THROUGH SPACE: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights (Albert Whitman, 2024), and DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench (Capstone, 2023) which was a Crystal Kite winner for the Canada and North America division, Forest of Reading Silver Birch Express Honor, a Cybils Award nominee, and winner of the Dogwood Readers Award. A science enthusiast from a young age, Lydia now incorporates her studies in science and her everlasting curiosity into her books. She also enjoys writing books with social emotional learning (SEL) themes such as friendship, empathy, and gratitude.

          Workshops:

          Lydia has 15 years experience working with children in elementary schools. She’s passionate about spreading the love for literacy and her presentations are dynamic and lively. The goal is to entertain and educate in a way that illuminates the magic of the written word.

          Lydia offers writing workshops that tie in with educational curriculum for students from kindergarten to grade six. Each workshop begins with an initial presentation where she discusses her writing process giving particular attention to the art of editing. This will include some fun literacy games. Lydia will then help students brainstorm and start their own writing process. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for students to develop good writing and cognitive skills, improve literacy, and tap into creative self-expression. Study guides and follow up activities will be provided.

          The workshops are tailored for each grade, here are the various options:

          • Story Making 101 (1-6)
          • Character Development (K-6)
          • Fairy Tale Magic (1-4)
          • The Power of Mythology (4-6)
          • Persuasive Writing (2-6)
          • The Art of Poetry (2-6)
          • Personal Narratives (2-6)
          • Crafting Nonfiction (2-6)
          • Let’s Write a Book (2-6, a special 3-part workshop where students communally write and illustrate a book that Lydia will print)
          • Author Reading with Puppetry Workshop (K-3)
          • Advanced Narrative Building (6)

          (35 students maximum for in-person, 100 for virtual)

          Presentations:

          • Sparking Interest through STEM: This presentation will show children that STEM is not only all around us, but it’s also fun and exciting! (K-3)
          • Dream Big and Take the Leap: This presentation will highlight the perseverance required to achieve your dreams and how seeming “failures” can help you carve your path to success. The goal is to inspire students to dream big! (3-6)

          (100 students maximum)

          Suggested Reading:

          Grades 2-5:

          DEEP, DEEP, DOWN: The Secret Underwater Poetry of the Mariana Trench is a lyrical spare-text STEM picture book that takes readers on a journey to where few humans have ever been. The narrative debunks scary myths about this mysterious place with surprising and beautiful truths about life at Earth’s deepest point.

          (Themes: STEM, deep sea, biodiversity, conservation, oceanography, biology, geology)

          Kindergarten-3:

          Grades 2-5:

          UP, UP HIGH: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere: Look up–into the blue and beyond. What do you see? The sky–our atmosphere–may seem empty or invisible. But is it? Using spare, lyrical language, author Lydia Lukidis takes readers on an imagined journey up, up high to discover the surprising and wondrous things flying, floating, and happening between the treetops and the stars in this STEM-based picture book.

          Themes: STEM, weather, atmospheres, clouds

          Grades 2-5:

          DANCING THROUGH SPACE: Dr. Mae Jemison Soars to New Heights is the true story of Dr. Mae Jemison, whose lifelong passions of science and dance prepared her to become a trailblazing astronaut, making her the first Black woman to travel into outer space. Throughout it all, she pursued her love of dance.

          Themes: STEM, space, perseverance, breaking barriers, art meets science

          Requirements:

          Lydia will require a smart board with functional speakers for a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation. Students will need pencils, erasers, loose-leaf paper, and sometimes pencil crayons and markers. In order to ensure a successful workshop, it is essential that at least one educator/librarian remain in class for the duration of the workshop. For larger presentations in-person, she will require a table, microphone, and a proper PA system.

          Lydia also provides manuscript critiques for fiction and nonfiction.

          Contact Lydia to book a visit:

            Currie, Susan (Brampton, Ontario)

            Member: Writer’s Union of Canada, Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators, CANSCAIP. All ages from 8 and up. Up to 100 or so participants.

            Rates: $300 for one session, $550 for two, $800 for three, $1000 for a full day (four sessions). Plus a travel fee of $0.50/km to and from Brampton, Ontario. Virtual visits $200 plus HST for 30-60 minutes, $150 plus HST for each subsequent session on the same day.

            Susan Currie is a Cayuga-Acadian author who has written 8 books for young people that focus on identity, friendship, music, social justice, and Indigenous history. Winner: Second Story Press’s inaugural Aboriginal Writing Award. Finalist: Silver Birch Award, CLA Book of the Year for Children, Hackmatack Award, Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award, First Nations Communities Read, CODE Burt Award (Honour Book), White Pine Award. Her books have been starred selections for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Children, selected for Top Grade, selected for JLG and Bank Street Children’s Book Committee, and included on several CBC and library lists of recommended books. Susan is an adoptee who was in the foster care system briefly as a baby, and only learned of her Indigenous heritage as an adult.

            Susan engages and energizes students with an interactive and lively presentation focusing on what it is like to be a writer, the writing process, and how books get published. In each case, she will focus on one or two books in particular, exploring their big ideas and how they came to be written. She will include a short reading and leave room for questions. Susan is extremely flexible as a presenter and is happy to customize a presentation to fit the needs of each venue. After 26 years in the classroom, she is very comfortable engaging in conversation with young people.

            Susan is also excited to do writing workshops with small groups. She is happy to work with educators to customize a topic.

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            Middle Grade Fiction (grades 3-8):

            The Mask that Sang (Second Story Press, 2016)
            • Indigenous history in Canada; overcoming bullies; friendship; foster care

            Young Adult Fiction (Grades 6-12):

            Iz the Apocalypse (Common Deer Press, 2023)
            • Going after your dreams; foster care; critiquing unfair systems; music; creativity; identity; friendship

            Fierce Voice (Common Deer Press, 2025)
            • Developing your own fierce voice; finding courage to do hard things; standing up to bullies; music; friendship

            Nonfiction (Grades 3-12):

            Haudenosaunee: the People and Nations (Beech Street Books, 2023)
            • Indigenous history to the present; customs and beliefs; art and music; social justice and fairness

            Indigenous Peoples: Cayuga Nation (Beech Street Books, 2024)
            • Indigenous life before and after first contact; traditions; political organization; modern Indigenous life; social justice and fairness

            Amazing Women in Canada: Autumn Peltier (Beech Street Books, 2025)
            • Water preservation; water walkers; raising your courageous voice; learning how we can all do our part

            Indigenous Governance (Beech Street Books, 2026)
            • First Nation, Metis and Inuit groups in Canada; how each group is governed; Indigenous history in Canada, Truth and Reconciliation

            Tanya Tagaq (forthcoming from Beech Street Books in December 2026)
            • Creativity; music; busting barriers; finding your own voice

            Equipment required: a microphone for larger groups or in the gym; a screen and projector for presenting slides and doing shared writing.

            Contact Susan to book a visit:

              O’Connor, Heather (Peterborough, ON).

              Writers’ Union of Canada member. Presentations and writing workshops in English. Kindergarten to Grade 12.

              Virtual visits (45 minutes): $150+HST. Virtual kindies (Two 20-minute sessions): $150+HST. In-person visits (45-60 minutes): $250+HST for one session, $450+HST for two, $600+HST for three, $800+HST for a full day (4 sessions). Kindies: two 25-minute sessions for $250+HST. Mileage for visits 100+ km from Peterborough.

              Heather M. O’Connor’s new picture book Fast Friends is a 2021 Blue Spruce Award nominee. She writes fiction and nonfiction for kids and teens.

              Heather is an enthusiastic presenter. She uses fun activities and clear, kid-friendly examples to engage with young audiences. “What it’s like to write a book? A lot like doing a school project,” she explains. Heather’s workshops and presentations can be tailored to your classroom. Most come with curriculum connections, follow-up activities and teacher resources.

              Presentations:
              Book talks
              Fast Friends (Blue-Spruce-nominated picture book)
              Suze and Tyson become friends speedy-quick, even though Suze is nonverbal and uses a wheelchair. This story is inspired by Heather’s daughter Suze and her friends growing up. Themes and curriculum connections: body language, mime, inclusion, friendship, welcoming newcomers, working with
              an illustrator.

              Betting Game (high-action sports novel for readers 10+, ideal for reluctant readers)
              Jack is a hotshot soccer player. When a new player joins the team, Jack gets drawn into gambling. Heather plays soccer herself. To research this book, she toured the Toronto FC Training Ground and met TFC head coach Greg Vanney. Themes and curriculum connections: soccer, research techniques, friendship, asking for help, teen gambling.

              A writer’s life

              • So you want to be a writer (Spoiler alert – It’s a lot like being a student)
              • Digging up the facts: Research anecdotes and tips
              • Even authors need an editor: Revising process, tips and hacks, exercises
              • All roads lead to writing: Careers in writing (ideal for Grade 10 Careers)

              Creative writing for young writers

              • “What ifs” and “I wonders” (gathering ideas)
              • Going on a Bear Hunt (conflict and tension)
              • Let’s tell a story (plot)
              • World-building (setting)
              • Story polish (revision)

              Creative writing for older kid and teens and adults

              • Writer’s craft: Hands-on sessions that focus on a single element of story (character, setting, point of view,
              • conflict, plot, theme.) Book four elements, get fifth free.
              • Short story writing
              • Revision

              Nonfiction presentations and hands-on writing workshops
              Heather’s been a freelance writer for almost 20 years. Her favourite news beat is LesPlan Educational Services. Bring her in to work with your students.

              • Ask the right questions: Interview techniques
              • Google doesn’t know everything: Research methods (archives, newspapers, oral histories)
              • Persuade me!: Persuasive writing
              • News or opinion: What’s the difference?
              • Writing the news (interviews, outlines, 5 Ws, inverted triangle writing)

              Books titles and awards:
              Fast Friends, Scholastic Canada, 2020. Picture book. Blue Spruce nominee, 2021 Forest of Reading. Toronto Public Library First and Best, 2020.
              Betting Game, Orca Book Publishers, 2015. Young adult high-low sports novel. Recommended title, Best Books for Kids and Teens, 2015. Highly recommended, CM Magazine.
              Runs with the Stars, Second Story, Spring 2022. Dual language picture book, written with Darcy Whitecrow.

              Audience size and equipment needed:
              Classroom or school library preferred. Will present in gyms or auditoriums if microphone provided. Please supply podium and table, and if possible, a digital projector and screen.

              Contact Heather to book a visit…

                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 year). Able to present in English and French.

                HEATHER CAMLOT is an award-winning author of a dozen books for young readers.

                Her middle-grade nonfiction include What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows? True Stories of Imagination and Determination, The Prisoner and the Writer, and One Goal: How Soccer Can Help Save the Planet. Heather is also an accomplished fiction writer. Her two middle-grade novels are Clutch and The Other Side. 

                Fall 2026 will see two new nonfiction books, Have a Bite! How Food Connects Us and Beyond Words: The Meaning and Impact of Signs and Symbols. Two more books are slated for 2027  Champions for Change: How Athletes are Making a Difference and Poster Child: The Story of Artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, her first picture book. 

                Heather’s books have been honoured as a Best Book pick from Kirkus Reviews, a Canadian Jewish Literary Awards winner (juvenile category), Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections, an Outstanding Science Trade Book (NSTA/CBC) and Skipping Stones Honor Awards. They have also been shortlisted for provincial, national, and international awards, including Forest of Reading, CCBC Book Awards, and Prix littéraire FETKANN – Maryse Condé. 

                PRESENTATIONS (60 minutes, grades 3+)

                Heather aims to entertain and educate, engaging students with a fun and interactive presentation, lively discussion and themed activities. We’ll talk about a specific book (choose from the list below), inspiration, challenges, themes and of course writing.

                Heather is happy to collaborate to create a customized presentation.

                Books and themes:

                • Clutch: Baseball, family, tradition, 1940s, Montreal, Jackie Robinson, Judaism, World War II, Holocaust, Canada, government of Canada, historical fiction, sports, courage, injustice
                • The Other Side: Mystery,family secrets, illness, soccer, 2014 World Cup,World War II, Germany, Canada, inter-generational, injustice, courage, history, present
                • What If Soldiers Fought with Pillows?: Social justice, human rights, imagination, real-world crises, asking big questions, courage, change, peace, reconciliation, bravery, injustice, leadership, history, present
                • Secret Schools: School, underground, hiding, current, history, present, education, learning, courage, perseverance, resilience, determination, change, injustice
                • I Can’t Do What?: Laws, rules, human rights, sports, art, entertainment, injustice, technology, family, crime and punishment, weird, governance, social justice
                • Becoming Bionic: STEM, science, biology, technology, superheroes, comics, cartoons, science fiction, technological innovations, medicine, pop culture, history, present
                • The Prisoner and the Writer: Dreyfus Affair, antisemitism, Judaism, advocacy, racism 19th century, France, media literacy, bias, fake news, treason, betrayal, courage, true story, justice, equality, prejudice, scandal, misinformation
                • One Goal: Soccer, climate change, World Cup, Olympics, sports, social justice, human rights, sustainability, environment, reduce, reuse, recycle
                • Beyond Words: Symbols, hate, peace, support, protest, social justice, human rights, history, racism, 2SLGBTQI+, sexism, physical and mental health, marginalized
                • Have a Bite: Food, food history, social justice, family, tradition, climate change, history, culture, trade, geography, connection, politics, food safety, food waste

                WORKSHOPS (60 minutes, grades 3+)

                • Where do ideas come from?: In this idea-generating workshop, we’ll discuss where to look for fiction and/or nonfiction book ideas – starting in our own lives. Students will get writing with two exercises to jumpstart the creative process. Based on ONE GOAL: HOW SOCCER CAN HELP SAVE THE PLANET.
                • What’s news?: Bias in the media is difficult to spot. In this media-literacy workshop, we’ll look into how to determine if what you’re reading is fact…or fiction. I’ll test students’ knowledge of news fact vs news fiction through a fun game and we’ll create a reference guide to better judge whether what they are reading, seeing, and hearing is objective, biased or completely fake. Based on THE PRISONER AND THE WRITER.

                You can find more presentation and workshop descriptions available on Heathercamlot.com.

                Maximum presentation size: 100 (flexible) / maximum workshop size: 30 (flexible)
                Teacher and/or librarian must be present.

                Heather offers the services of professional editing, copyediting, proofreading, and translating. She also provides manuscript evaluations – fiction and nonfiction.

                Contact Heather to book a visit:

                  Winters, Kari-Lynn (St. Catharines)

                  St. Catharines. Writers’ Union Member. World traveling picture book and non-fiction author, storyteller, and performer. $375.00 for one session (50-55 min), $600.00 2nd 50-55 min session, $850.00 3rd 50-55 min session, $1000.00 4th 50-55 min session. 30 min. sessions for kindergarten are $175.00 when booked with at least of one full 55 min session + return travel to St. Catharines.

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