What a trip!!! It took me a couple of weeks to process the epic launch journey for Freddie the Flyer last month. From KidsFest / Afterwords in Halifax through school, library, and bookstore events in Alberta and the Northwest Territories, I’ve been soaring through the fall (with some turbulence, of course!). Freddie on tour! GettingContinue reading “Freddie’s Fall Flight Recap!”
Category Archives: Alis the Aviator
FREE Storytime to Support Wildfire Survivors
When the wildfires began in Nova Scotia this week – one of them in an area I frequent and where lots of acquaintances live – our family tried to come up with ways to help. When we evacuated Houston in 2017 during Hurricane Harvey, we had an active and high needs five year old inContinue reading “FREE Storytime to Support Wildfire Survivors”
Open for Bookings Again!
It’s a new year and after a break in late 2022 while I did some other work, I am once again able to take on bookings for virtual and in-person author visits at elementary schools in Nova Scotia and beyond! Check out the “School Visits” section on this site for more information on my offerings,Continue reading “Open for Bookings Again!”
Holiday Book Fundraiser!
This holiday season, I’m putting my books on sale – only $20 CAD each – and $5 from every aviation book sold will go directly to the Canadian Aviation Historical Society! So if you’re looking for a signed and personalized gift idea for readers from 3 to 103, send me a note. And of course,Continue reading “Holiday Book Fundraiser!”
Alis the Aviator now available through Storytime Trail
I’m really excited that One World Schoolhouse Foundation selected Alis the Aviator as one of its STEM titles to feature in its new batch of Storytime Trails. Take your literacy lesson and students for a walk! Our interactive outdoor book walk program features 24 English and 3 French diverse stories by Canadian authors on essential issues. Support your CRRPContinue reading “Alis the Aviator now available through Storytime Trail”
August story times in Ontario!
BriReads: Alis the Aviator!
The talented Bri Reads has created a video about Alis the Aviator! First she does an animated reading, followed by a mini tour of the Palm Springs Air Museum (California), and finally a segment on making paper airplanes and testing them out! This 25-minute video is a great virtual activity for teachers, parents, homeschoolers, librarians,Continue reading “BriReads: Alis the Aviator!”