A special event to launch parts path, a new chapbook by poet Chris Turnbull.

Also featuring A Mother is a Portal, a play/poem by Liz Huntly/Jensch, plus guest readings from Jennifer Baker and me.

Tickets available at the Baby Grand Box Office

Join me as I read Mrs. Nobody at the Picton Children’s Room!

Join me for Kingston WritersFest’s first master class in writing picture books.

Through prompts and exercises, participants will learn the core elements of a compelling picture book and take away practical exercises for continuing to polish their work, plus a recommendation for next creative steps.

Register at The Writer’s Studio

Join me at Eden Mills Writers Festival for two workshops! The first, “Imagination is a Superpower”, is for children. I’m also teaching adults “How to Write a Picture Book”.

Schedule and tickets are here.

Join me for a night of poetry, storytelling, and improvised music!

Hosted by Meg Freer and Deb Schuurmans, with bonus poets Mary Cameron, Bruce Kaufman, and Leo Roberts.

Join me to celebrate the launch of my first picture book, Mrs. Nobody!

With special guest Sarah Yi-Mei Tsiang, and a Design Your Own Imaginary Friend loot bag

Join Ashley-Elizabeth Best as she launches her second full-length poetry collection, with special guests The Villanelles (including me). We’re gonna be on a boat!

Ellen Chang-Richardson launches their debut collection, Blood Belies (Wolsak & Wynn). Hosted by Ashley-Elizabeth Best, and I’ll read a bit, too.

Join us to launch new work from Jan Conn (Peony Vertigo, Brick Books) and Jane Munro (False Creek, Harbour Publishing)! I’ll be there, too, with copies of Exit Permit.

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