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20 09, 2020

Tololwa Mollel

2024-08-26T13:12:25-06:00

Edmonton-based Tololwa Mollel is a storyteller, dramatist, and an award-winning author of over twenty books for the young and not so young in English and in Swahili, the national language of his native African country of Tanzania. Tololwa will be available for both in-person and virtual presentations for 2024.

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  • Author
  • Playwright
  • Storyteller
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  • Kindergarten
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19 09, 2020

Shirlee Smith Matheson

2022-07-02T18:06:43-06:00

Research, readings and workshopping tours take Ms Shirlee Smith Matheson across the country to schools, libraries, museums, and organizations, where she relates stories contained in her published books, short stories and articles. Historical aviation and northern-related histories and biographies are her specialties, preserving stories for future generations. Shirlee is a non-touring member with YABS, but she welcomes inquiries from prospective hosts.

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    19 09, 2020

    Nicole Luiken

    2023-05-31T11:38:58-06:00

    Nicole is the author of fourteen SF and fantasy books for young adults. She lives with her family in Edmonton and it is physically impossible for her to go more than three days in a row without writing. Nicole is currently a non-touring member with YABS. Please inquire if you'd like to contact Nicole directly for private bookings.

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    • Author
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    • 6
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    19 09, 2020

    Mary Ann Lippiatt

    2023-06-01T14:23:10-06:00

    Passionate in her craft, Mary Ann’s present day intergenerational storytelling is an evolving art form that blends an engaging educational experience with animated entertainment. Mary Ann is currently a non-touring member and will not be available for Taleblazers 2023, but she is open to inquiries for private bookings. She can be reached at prmalippiatt@gmail.com or 780-941-3843.

    Artist Type
    • Storyteller
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
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    19 09, 2020

    Hazel Hutchins

    2024-05-29T14:31:35-06:00

    With over fifty picture books and children's novels to her credit, Canmore-based Hazel Hutchins is an experienced presenter who takes delight in sharing her stories and creative writing tips with elementary students across Canada and beyond. Hazel is an active member of YABS but is no longer touring.

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    • Author
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    • Kindergarten
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    19 09, 2020

    Faye Reineberg Holt

    2023-08-29T13:16:52-06:00

    Born in Alberta, Calgary-based Faye Reineberg Holt loves tracking down and writing the dramatic stories of our prairie and Canadian past. As a writer, she has published short stories, articles, a poetry chapbook, and fourteen non-fiction books. Faye is available for in-person sessions within 90 minutes of Calgary and online sessions province-wide.

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    • Author
    Grades
    • 4
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    19 09, 2020

    Karen Gummo

    2023-09-07T10:59:53-06:00

    For more than thirty years, Karen Gummo has performed far and wide as a creative storyteller, probing her Scandinavian heritage, seeking to learn and decipher world wisdom, and undertaking many school residencies. Karen is available for in-person Taleblazers bookings during the first week of October 2023.

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    • Author
    • Illustrator
    • Storyteller
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
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    18 09, 2020

    Joan Marie Galat

    2024-12-06T12:05:43-07:00

    Joan is an internationally acclaimed author with more than 20 titles, and translations in five languages. She enjoys partnering facts and storytelling to engage young readers in science, engineering, and other STEM topics. She will be available for both in-person and virtual bookings in 2024-25 and is open to travel.

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    • Author
    Grades
    • Kindergarten
    • 1
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    18 09, 2020

    Rita Feutl

    2024-05-09T15:50:17-06:00

    As a child of immigrants, Rita Feutl didn’t learn English until she started school. That’s also where she discovered books and the wonder of stories. She wrote her first one when she was seven. Rita is available for in-person Taleblazers bookings beginning in the third week of October and is open to travel.

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    • Author
    Grades
    • 1
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