Grateful to Katie Ingram from this thoughtful review and to The Seaboard Review of Books for publishing it! “I often find it’s difficult to talk about disasters in children’s books due to the subject matter. However, Metcalfe-Chenail does so with an expert degree of care and skill.” Wow! I’m blushing and pleased as punch Head over toContinue reading “Glowing Review of Children of the SS Atlantic”
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Sept 12: SS Atlantic Kids Day
Save the date! The second-annual Kids’ Day is going to be bigger and better than ever, with lots of activities, stories, crafts, prizes and more. More details to come shortly!
August 26: Nova Scotia Literary Trivia Night!
Date: August 26, 2026 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Atlantic Location: Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia, B3T 1S1 Local author Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail wants to put your bookish brains to the test! Gather your book club besties for a FREE fun-filled evening. Ages 19+. 50/50, cash bar, door prizes, prizes forContinue reading “August 26: Nova Scotia Literary Trivia Night!”
Book me – or read my books – at your museum!
Thanks to Belleville/Trenton, Ontario for the warm welcome this past week! I got to do a signing at the Belleville Indigo one day and join the National Air Force Museum for Flight Deck Friday, where I hosted two storytimes, crafts, and activities. We even got to include a day camp full of kids! Hope toContinue reading “Book me – or read my books – at your museum!”
Book Me for an Author Visit!
I had a fun last day of school visits in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in mid-June with three large groups of everything from primary to grade 6! It’s been a great spring of visits through the Writers’ Fed of Nova Scotia all over the province, and hopefully funding will come through to keep the program goingContinue reading “Book Me for an Author Visit!”
Storytimes at National Air Force Museum in Trenton, Ontario!
Look forward to seeing you at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton, Ontario! I got to do an event there in 2023 and am thrilled to be back with another book, new activities, and even a new song. Bring your littles to this all-ages event and enjoy Flight Deck Friday at the museum!
Storytime + Activities at Belleville Indigo
Excited to do an event while I’m in town at the front-end of my visit, on Sunday, July 12 at 11am at the Indigo in Quinte Mall. I’ll read some aviation stories, lead some activities, and even a song! And, of course, I’ll be happy to sign books and answer questions. Look forward to seeingContinue reading “Storytime + Activities at Belleville Indigo”
Independent Bookstore Day at Woozles!
This Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day and I get to hang out with two other wonderful local authors/illustrators at Woozles, Canada’s oldest independent children’s bookseller! It’s going to be a busy, bustling day, even with the silly road construction outside on Shirley St. Lauren Soloy, Rebecca Thomas and I will be there to chat, signContinue reading “Independent Bookstore Day at Woozles!”
Early reader reviews for Children of the SS Atlantic!
It’s always a little nerve-wracking when you put a new book – or any creative project – out into the world. And definitely vulnerable. I’m so grateful to these early readers for sharing their kind reviews of the book, and for passing along bon mots about my first school visits with this new title!
Halifax-area events this month!
If you live in the Halifax, Nova Scotia region or are travelling to the area, you can grab copies in-person at the above events. I would love to see you! More details on this part of my website. I am in the process of setting something up for Yarmouth, NS in May and have loose plans for eventsContinue reading “Halifax-area events this month!”