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Remembering: Lost Words is a new mixed media (print, audio) work I have on display at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum’s exhibition, ReCollections, in Vancouver, BC.

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Forest of Reading 2018

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Forest of Reading 2018

I'm looking forward to meeting young readers and other authors at the Forest of Reading (Ontario Library Association) events at the Festival of Trees in Toronto, ON on May 15 and 16! Big Blue Forever is one of the nominees for the Silver Birch Express award!

I'll also be visiting Oshawa, ON for events and presentations on May 17 and 18.

 

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April 29 Authors for Indies Day

On Saturday, April 29, I'll be part of a kids book event from 11am-1pm at Book Warehouse on Main Street in Vancouver, BC. Then I'll be heading over to help out at Hager Books on W. 41st Ave (Kerrisdale) at 2pm.

 

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Authors for Indies 2017

I am looking forward to Authors for Indies 2017, which takes place on Saturday, April 29! I'll be helping out at Hager Books and Book Warehouse in Vancouver, BC. More details to come!

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Showtime!

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Showtime!

Magical children's picture book illustrations by nine local  SCBWI Canada West Illustrators are now on display at the Lynn Valley Library in North Vancouver. Opening reception with artists is Saturday, February 13, 2 - 4 pm. The show runs until March 29 and is sponsored by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council.

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Cultivating Imagination - an upcoming exhibit with local illustrators

I am excited to announce that I will be exhibiting some of my art works as part of a group exhibit,  "Cultivating Imagination: Children's Picture Book Illustration," which opens February 10, 2016 and runs until March 29, 2016 at the District Library Gallery, Lynn Valley Main Library, North Vancouver, BC. This show will feature nine local children's illustrators, with varied backgrounds from professional to emerging artists, who belong to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Canada West chapter. I will be showing some of my mixed media and collage works. The opening reception takes place Saturday, February 13, from 2-4pm at the library.

 

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BIG NEWS!

I have some BIG news to share! My picture book, Big Blue Forever, will be published in 2016! I've been working on this children's book project, which tells the story of Canada's largest blue whale skeleton, since late 2013. So, I was thrilled and grateful when earlier this year, it found a home with the Canadian publisher, Red Deer Press. Now, I am looking forward to working with the folks at Red Deer Press as the project progresses from manuscript stage to next steps. Stay tuned for updates in the coming months!

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Make dots not war!

In these troubling times, I feel like shouting out to all: Make dots, not war! I am inspired to learn that September 15 is International Dot Day. It's a celebration of creativity, inspired by Peter H. Reynold's book, The Dot. You can find out more here.

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WorldPride2014 info from Canadian Children's Book Centre

Sharing this info from the Canadian Children's Book Centre:

List of LGBTQ books for kids and teens

 

http://www.bookcentre.ca/library/blogs/meghan/worldpride_2014

WorldPride 2014 (June 20-29, 2014)

Pride Week in Toronto is one of Canada's premier arts and cultural festivals and one of the largest Pride celebrations in the world. This year, Toronto is playing host to WorldPride 2014, the first time this international celebration has ever been held in North America. Several Canadian chidren's authors have written books for kids and young adults featuring LGBTQ characters. Click herefor a list of LGBTQ books for kids and teens.

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An amazing night with fellow writers!

It was a full house at the first AuthorsUnbound! event Monday night, February 17 at the Central Vancouver Public Library (VPL)  branch. I read excerpts from a work in progress and 2  "postcard" stories. So much fun, thanks to my fellow writers and a great audience. And thanks to the VPL!

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Authors Unbound!

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Authors Unbound!

I am looking forward to reading at the Authors Unbound! event at the Vancouver Public Library's central branch downtown on the evening of February 17. It's going to be a fun night of diverse voices as a whole bunch of local writers will be reading excerpts from their work. I've just finished the marketing poster––have a peek under my "Events and Exhibits" tab for all the details!

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