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April 2021
West Ridge Middle School (Calgary) Author Visit
These four grade 6 classes are reading through Space Cadets as well as exploring the "Sky Science" unit in science class. During this video chat, I’ll read a little bit of the novel to them, then we’ll talk about writing and outer space. I’m looking forward to meeting these students!
Find out more »May 2021
Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show/Podcast
I'm excited to be a featured guest on Amanda Ashley's Afternoon Cocktail. The show, out of Rochester, New York, runs every M/W/F at 1:00 EDT: Afternoon Cocktail Talk Show is a wellness based show featuring live performances and candid interviews with National and International Singer-songwriters, entrepreneurs and various noteworthy causes. Through a collection of perspective, Afternoon Cocktail delivers inspirational, educational and thought-provoking entertainment that encourages awareness, self care, kindness and mental wellness. Tune in for our LIVE Videocast M/W/F's at…
Find out more »June 2021
Virtual Writing Workshop, École Connaught School (Medicine Hat)
I will be leading two grade 5 classes through three virtual sessions (M/W/F @ 1:15). Students will learn to defeat writers' block by walking through a process that will take them from initial brainstorming to creating an interesting inciting incident by asking the simple question, "What could go wrong?" By the end of the week, they will have collaborated as a group to create an outline that will not only enable them to write their own short story, but leave…
Find out more »Virtual Author Visit, Remote Learning, Chinook’s Edge School Division
I'm excited to meet with Miss Treacy's grade 3 & 4 classes via Google Meet. I'll read from Space Cadets, talk about writing, and answer questions. It's so great that we can connect in spite of all the obstacles posed by the pandemic!
Find out more »October 2021
Virtual Writing Workshop, École Connaught School (Medicine Hat)
I will be leading two grade 5 classes through three virtual sessions (Oct. 4, 5 & 7 @ 1:05 each afternoon). Students will learn to defeat writers' block by walking through a process that will take them from initial brainstorming to creating an interesting inciting incident by asking the simple question, "What could go wrong?" By the end of the week, they will have collaborated as a group to create an outline that will not only enable them to write…
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