I’m a children’s author, freelance writer, illustrator, and speaker available for school visits, signings and writers’ workshops. If you’re looking for a critique or mentorship please contact me for pricing.

NOW BOOKING SCHOOL VISITS, AND READINGS FOR 2012 -2013

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Awards:

BURN

2011 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award finalist

2011 CLA Children’s Book of the Year Finalist

2012 Rocky Mountain Book Award Shortlist

Libertad

2008 Governor General Finalist

2009 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award finalist

2009 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award winner

2009 CLA Children's Book of the Year Honor Book

2009 Golden Oak Award winner

2009 Once Upon a World Children's Book Award Winner

2010 Silver Birch Award Honor Book

2010 Rocky Mountain book Award shortlist

2010 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award shortlist

2010/11 British Columbia Red Cedar Winner

2010/11 Snow Willow Book Award Shortlist

2010 Annual Skipping Stones Honors Book Award

Bank Street College Best Children's Books 2009

CCBC Starred Best Book Choice for  2009

In the Garage

2009 Stellar award Nominee

2006 Alberta Book of the Year Shortlist

Canadian Book Center Starred Best Book 2007

2007 Lois Hole Editorial Award winning book

Walking on Glass

2008 Yalsa Quick Pick

2008/2009 Tayshas

Canadian Book Center Starred Best Book 2007