I am so proud to be part of Authors for Earth Day! Read more about the 2013 international event in this Publishers Weekly Article. Here’s a list of the Non-Profit Environmental Organizations on the nominee list for my visit; The West Kootenay EcoSociety Wildsight Bear Aware BC Stream of Dreams These are all great, local […]
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Not an April Fools joke!
This photo was taken by my good friend, Jean-Michel Lemieux, near Jervis Bay in New South Wales, Australia. I can’t wait to take it to my next author visit to show students how silly people can be about following rules… they even left their address!
Save the Trees with Straw Paper Books
The words of two beloved Canadian authors, Yann Martel and Alice Munro, have been now printed on straw. Read more about it in the Globe and Mail or through Canopy – the environmental group who collaborated with Random House to print collectors’ editions of Dear Life and Life of Pi on paper made from straw. […]
Earth Day at Rossland Library!
My Authors for Earth Day visit has been booked! I will be visiting with grade two and three students from Maclean Elementary School at the Rossland Public Library on Wednesday, April 17th. One hundred percent of my $250 visit fee will be donated to a non-profit environmental organization of THEIR choice. Yes, that’s right – […]
Bertha Kennedy
Today I met over ninety grade 3-6 students at Bertha Kennedy School in St. Albert, Alberta. Each group was wonderful – loud (when I wanted them to be), interactive, and full of great questions. I want to especially thank their librarian who did an excellent job organizing my visit. Enjoy the books!