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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Monday, January 1, 2024

    School Residencies Are Back!

    12:00

    After a looooong pandemic break, Kathy’s in-person writing workshops have resumed! Her Residency programs are highly rated by teachers, and feature a Div 1 workshop “Tell Me a Story,” and for Div 2-“Write On!” 

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Past Events

  • Thursday, November 7, 2024

    FLY with the Girl Guides

    12:00

    Kathy is looking forward to an evening of storytelling with Girl Guides in Edmonton. She’ll be telling tales thanks to the Young Alberta Book Society‘s community FLY (Fun Lit in YEG) program! It may be November but the embers of a few good stories will keep everyone warm. This event is made possible through support from the Edmonton Arts Council.

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024

    It’s TALEBLAZERS TIME!

    12:00

    TALEBLAZERS is an annual event produced by the Young Alberta Book Society. Kathy is delighted to join the group of authors, illustrators, and storytellers, visiting schools and libraries across the province during the month of October. This year’s tour takes Kathy to the Calgary region.

  • Thursday, October 17, 2024

    Les jours sont contés

    12:00 | maison des arts de la parole Sherbrook, Quebec

    Kathy is thrilled to join Judith Poirier at of one of Quebec’s oldest storytelling festivals! Together they’ll cross a storytelling bridge connecting East/West, Franco/Anglo- and that’s only the beginning.

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  • Thursday, October 3, 2024

    Northern Alberta Library Tour, 2024

    12:00

    Kathy heads up to the county of Grande Prairie for several storytelling performances in October. Hosted by local libraries, she will share stories with K-9 students in La Glace, Valhalla, Hythe, and Elmworth. Driving over 1200 kilometres down rural roads, Kathy’s storytelling motto “Have Mouth – Will Travel” is truth in action!

  • Saturday, April 13, 2024

    Young Author’s Conference, April 2024

    12:00 | Sherwood Park, Alberta

    Kathy is delighted to return as a featured presenter at this awesome annual event.  2024 marks her 18th year with the conference, hosted by the Elk Island Public & Catholic School Districts. She can’t wait to roll up her sleeves, sharpen her pencil, and meet this latest batch of inspiring young writers!  

  • Thursday, March 14, 2024

    Family Storytelling Nights: March 14 & April 4

    12:00 | Alberta Avenue Community League.

    Kathy is presenting 2 storytelling shows for families at the Alberta Avenue Community Centre.
    Her March 14th performance features stories with a “green” theme, and on April 4th will Kathy share some of her original stories as well as a beautiful kindness tale from India. Both shows are FREE, thanks to funding from the Young Alberta Book Society’s community FLY program!

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  • Sunday, January 28, 2024

    Mischief Managed, January 2024

    12:00


    Kathy is looking forward to joining the VANCOUVER TELLERS for their upcoming Zoom concert featuring tales of trickery. She’ll share one of her favourite stories from Ireland- no one can create hilarious havoc like the fairie.

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  • Monday, May 1, 2023

    Canadian Children’s Book Week Tour

    12:00

    Kathy is honoured to be chosen as a featured storyteller in the 2023 edition of the Canadian Children’s Book Week Tour. This will be the third time Kathy participates in this prestigious national event, and she can’t wait to find out where she’s headed. Stay tuned for details!