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Reading with your child is a gift of love.

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My goal is to help children and their families foster a lifelong love of reading.

I am an author and educator with a passion for reading and writing. My experience working with children of all ages and abilities as a classroom teacher, and in small group specialized reading programs, has provided me with insight into how children develop a love of reading. I am always learning, and eager to share my experiences to help others.
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Moosekeg County FM
Quarter-Finalist
ISA Comedy Screenplay Competition

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French Edition
Coming Soon!

Click on one of the links below to order your copy today!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta
Conference June 2026

 

When Words Collide 2026 
Friday, August 14
3:00 - 4:15 PM

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From Idea to Picture Book Outline & Beyond
With Dianne Koebel-Pede & Paola Santos 

Do you have an idea for a picture book, or a partially written manuscript, but aren’t sure what to do next? This interactive session will help participants create a story outline and the important components required for a rough draft. We will use a flexible structure template that can be adapted to individual manuscripts. Participants will learn basic guidelines and expectations for writing picture books. Links will be provided for our go to kidlit resources and information on the next steps to take.


My Amazing Race Car Brain
Book Launch Oct. 18/19, 2025

Main Stage 9:30 am
Ottawa Parent & Child Expo

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Take a sneak peek inside of
My Soccer Season

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You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you could never be.

I had a mother who read to me.

                        Strickland Gilliland

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