Event Speaker: Jennifer Maruno

Jennifer Maruno, former elementary school principal, is the author of eight novels for middle grade and young adult readers as well as four picture books. Her novels of historical fiction, which focus on Canadian history, have received many award nominations and commendations. Her latest picture book, While You Sleep, was selected by The Bank Street College of Education’s The Best Children Books of the Year (for books published in 2022). She received her Master of Education from Brock University. Jennifer enjoys full time writing, travelling and mentoring other writers. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.