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Reading with your child is a gift of love.


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.

Moosekeg County FM
Quarter-Finalist
ISA Comedy Screenplay Competition



French Edition
Coming Soon!
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Writers' Guild of Alberta
Conference June 2026
When Words Collide 2026
Friday, August 14
3:00 - 4:15 PM

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







Available everywhere books are sold.
Ask your local library or book store to order a copy.
Take a sneak peek inside of
My Soccer Season





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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