GET AN EARLY START ON THE FESTIVAL! THIS SUMMER, CHECk OUT SOME OF THE 2012 Spreading the Word writers and be sure to tell your students about these exciting authors and their new books. You can order books by Festival authors from Vancouver Kidsbooks at www.kidsbooks.ca.
“After waiting anxiously for the day to arrive, my students were engrossed by the story telling and loved the opportunity to meet the authors at the book signing.” Marilyn bowerman, Scott Creek Middle School
Scott Chantler Schuster Awardwinning cartoonist Scott Chantler presents the latest book in his adventure-packed Third Thieves series, The Captive Prince. Gr. 3–6
Sheree Fitch Bestselling author Sheree Fitch brings her exuberant, joy filled and wise writing to Festival events for your students. Gr. K–3
Ivan Coyote Coyote’s first book specifically for queer youth, One in Every Crowd, is a heartfelt collection of stories about celebrating differences and embracing your true self. Gr. 8–12
Susan Juby The beloved author of Alice, I Think brings her trademark humour to a dark, dystopian world in her thrilling new novel Bright’s Light. Gr. 8–10
Angèle delaunois Angèle Delaunois a écrit de nombreux livres sur les phoques, les ours polaires, l’amitié, les sorcières et les vampires. De la 4e à la 7e année et de la 8e à la 12e année.
kyo Maclear Loosely based on the relationship between Virginia Woolf and her sister, painter Vanessa Bell, Virginia Wolf is an uplifting story brimming with imagination, creativity and colorful visuals. Gr. K–3 Norah McClintock Award-winning young adult crime author brings her knack for thrilling murder mysteries to the Seven series with Close to the Heel. Gr. 8–12
OCTOBER 16 to 19, 2012 www.writersfest.bc.ca