Author Readings: Dealing with Feelings

Speakers for this event

• Chantaie Allick

  Chantaie Allick

  CHANTAIE ALLICK is an author, strategist, and storytelling consultant based in Toronto. A former newspaper reporter and journalist, she is the author of Amoya Blackwood is Brave, published by Tundra Books and an as yet unnamed follow up title. A storyteller to her core – she is a true believer in boldly and bravely sharing your unique light with the world. Most days you can find her working with business owners and creators to understand, shape, and share their stories. She is a proud aunty with a toy poodle named Logan who very much approves the message of her books. Chantaie also writes a storytelling newsletter, Adventures in Storytelling, that helps readers understand, craft, and share their unique stories.

• Deborah Kerbel

  Deborah Kerbel

  Deborah Kerbel is the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of several books for young people of all ages. Her books have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association’s YA Book Award and the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award, among others. Deborah was born in London, England, and raised in Toronto, where she now lives with her family.

• Edwin Dumont

  Edwin Dumont

  Edwin Dumont was born in Parry Sound to a family with Ojibway heritage. His mother is a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation. He has always been called Edweena. Cinderella said, “A dream is a wish your heart makes,” and Edwin’s dream of being a writer came true. He owns a hair salon and lives with his husband in Toronto.