Susin Nielsen is an award-winning YA author who began her writing life on the set of Degrassi Junior High. Although she still finds herself writing for the world of TV, she has become a favourite of the adolescents and young adults with books like,…
If your children have ever complained about a cow in their bed, or a goldfish in their shoe, chances are they know the work of today’s guest, Valerie Sherrard. Valerie has written a number of award-winning books for young readers, including Tumbleweed…
Canadian author, Ishta Mercurio, has been an an environmental activist, a barista, a behavior therapist, an actor, and an author. We talk about how some of those roles come together and how that experience has impacted her writing and her view of the…
Today we head to Toronto to visit with Melanie Florence, a YA author who is, herself, steeped in both Cree and Scottish heritage. In much of her work, Melanie that has shone a light into some of the shadow side of indigenous stories, drawing…
Today on the podcast, it’s Canadian author (by way of New Zealand) Nicola Winstanley. Nicola’s belief in the comforting power of story has led to among other books The Pirate’s Bed, A Bedtime Yarn and my favourite, How To Give Your Cat A Bath, Nicola…
A delightful interview with dreamer, dabbler and determined author, Jennifer Maruno. Listen as Jennifer talks about her path into writing, some tips for young authors, the importance of Canadian stories and even a reading from her newest book, Until…
if you visit the twitter profile of today’s guest you’ll notice the flags of 3 countries Australia, Indonesia and Canada. Michelle Kadarusman has lived in all three countries and we’ll explore a little of what that means in her life and in her…
Today on the podcast, Canadian science writer and storyteller, Lindsey Carmichael. This conversation was broadcast live on the day that Lindsey’s newest book, The Boreal Forest, was released.
We talk about non-fiction narratives, science writing for…
Today on the podcast, Manitoba-based author David A. Robertson. We talk about the perspective that his Indigenous Cree heritage affords him, his discovery of that heritage and his take on a Canadian narrative. Some great tips for young writers and an…
On the podcast today, it’s YA author and Canadian War Artist, Sharon McKay. Sharon’s draws many of her stories from places of war and conflict and, by using history as a character instead of a backdrop, she is able to bring her reader into that…
