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TUESDAY Record LOCAL APRIL 18, 2017 Section B Three-way collision Easter Monday CHAPTER LEVEL off too? Come on Let’s face it: Easter Monday is the most bogus school holiday in the entire year. And it’s high time classrooms started being open for learning when it comes around. Even those of us who aren’t religious get the significance of WEDNESDAY Luisa Good Friday. FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Section B D’Amato But Easter Record LOCAL Monday as well? Opinion Give me a break. The celebration of the Resurrection was on Sunday. We’ve all had a three-day weekend in which to prepare and consume Blackmailer posed online as ‘Kate’ the big feast, visit relatives and recover from too much chocolate. Correctional Services worker avoids jail after demanding cash, nude photos After receiving the cash, Varga contin- There is absolutely no need for ued to threaten to distribute the photos and yet another day off work, especially Gordon Paul, Record staff vice Canada, pleaded guilty in Kitchener Varga photos of his genitals while Varga, demanded the man send 10 pairs of Saxx when there is a huge and urgent court on Tuesday to theft over $5,000 and pretending to be Hunt, sent him photos of a underwear, worth $380, to the same address. task facing teachers. That, of KITCHENER — A Cambridge man who two counts of harassment. The prosecution naked woman. Varga asked the man to send He complied. course, is fixing dismal literacy and pretended to be a woman on a dating site did not proceed on extortion charges. more photos. He complied. Varga, still pretending to be Kate Hunt, math scores locally that lag well convinced two men to send him naked pho- Varga set up a Facebook account and Varga then threatened to publish the then demanded the man shave off his pubic behind the provincial average. tos and then threatened to publish them then a Tinder dating account under the photos online and distribute them through- hair and send it to him along with another According to the analysis of my online if they didn’t give him money or name of Kate Hunt. A Cambridge man was out the man’s neighbourhood unless he sent $3,300. colleague Jeff Outhit, who covers goods. matched with Hunt on Tinder in September $1,700 to a parcel pickup centre in Scarbor- When the man said he didn’t have that education for this newspaper, the much money, Varga increased the demand DAVID BEBEE, RECORD STAFF One of the victims handed over several 2015, Crown prosecutor Craig Brannagan ough. province has hiked spending per thousand dollars. told court. “Fearing that explicit photographs of to $4,100. Waterloo Regional Police investigate the scene of a three-car collision at the intersection of Weber Street and Waterloo Region student by 47 per Stuart Varga, 31, a chief information They conversed for several days and then him would be made public, (the man) did cent since 2005, mostly to hire more technology officer with Correctional Ser- exchanged explicit photos. The man sent comply,” Brannagan said. ‰ Blackmail continued on B3 Stirling Avenue in Kitchener on Thursday. teachers so that classes can be smaller, and to pay teachers more. The increase is double the rate of inflation. But we are not getting value for Local rabbit rescue gearing up our money. Grade 3 public school math scores lag nine percentage points behind the provincial aver- for unwanted bunnies after Easter age. Only 54 per cent of Waterloo public students meet provincial Anam Latif, Record staff guinea pigs, but they are much more similar chased as Easter gifts don’t survive their first standards compared to 63 per cent to cats and dogs,” Porter-Lush said. year, she said. That’s because many people of ’s. (The government’s CAMBRIDGE — A local rabbit rescue ser- Some people have lots of misconceptions dump unwanted pet bunnies outdoors. goal is 75 per cent.) vice anticipates a surge of unwanted bunnies the fuzzy little creatures, she said. “These are domesticated rabbits, they By Grade 6, only 46 per cent of shows everynow that Easter haswed come and gone. Rabbits can live& 10 to 14 years, Porter-Lush fridaycan’t survive in the wild,” she said. our public school@ students are 8:30pm The cute, cuddly creatures are often an said. They are social animals that enjoy Rabbit Rescue Inc. recommends that meeting provincial standards in PAGE TURNER LEVEL impulse purchase as an Easter gift for chil- human interaction and living in a safe, com- people ask them for help before they consider math. That has fallen over the dren, but Haviva Porter-Lush at Rabbit Res- fortable home. getting rid of an impulsively bought rabbit. years. It was 49 per cent in 2014 and cue Inc. wishes people would buy stuffed or “When people get a rabbit, they just see “We try to give people options to make it 61per cent in 2005. LIVEchocolate bunnies instead. MUSIC?this adorable little bunny,” she said. work in their homes,” Porter-Lush said. This is embarrassing, in a part “Without fail, every year in the three to But when that adorable bunny starts to Sometimes the solution can be as simple of the country known for its four months after Easter we get calls from mature it can grow quite large. If it hasn’t as upgrading a small pet store cage to a large strength in technology and engi- parents whose children have lost interest in been spayed or neutered, it can start to act pen so bunnies have more space. Bunny- neering. It’s catastrophic for a the rabbit,” she said. out. Expenses for raising a rabbit can be proofing cords and wires in your house can whole generation of students, most Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet, quite high. also help alleviate stress, she said. of whom won’t be able to access the she added. “People do not realize the costs involved,” If you want to help Rabbit Rescue Inc. or power of the emerging economy Rabbit Rescue Inc. is based in Cambridge Porter-Lush said. test-run a bunny as a pet, consider fostering a without a strong grasp of math. and finds new homes for abandoned bunnies. Bunnies also don’t like to be picked up and rescue rabbit, the service says. Trustee Ted Martin said public GUELPH’SIt doesn’tPREMIER have a shelter so this time of year carried around because they are delicate, MUSICFor more information about Rabbit Res- school trusteesVENUE are taking this can be especially difficult. Every year, the skittish creatures, she said. cue Inc., go to its website at www.rabbitres- problem seriously. Trustees are 16-year-old charity advocates against pur- Porter-Lush said the number of rejected cue.ca. challenging board leaders to check chasing rabbits as Easter gifts. Easter bunnies varies from year to year. into successful practices at schools “People think rabbits are like hamsters or Statistically, 80 to 90 per cent of bunnies pur- [email protected], Twitter: @LatifRecord where scores are better than expec- ted. Good teaching strategies are not WEDNESDAY being left to chance, but are being FEBRUARY 15, 2017 Section B shared with all teachers by math Record LOCALOPP looking Artist’s ‘enchanted’ tree finds “lead teachers.” That’s what hap- pens at the Waterloo Catholic for naked board, where students do better. home in community centre Martin pointed out that trustees have a lot of other things to think PETER LEE, RECORD STAFF Blackmailer posedman who online as ‘Kate’ Locally grown about, too. They’re also responsible Miku Yodoi and Eric Kipling kiss after getting married at the Wedding Belle Chapel at Kitchener City Hall on Tuesday. Officiant Pat Fretwell is in the background. for student well-being, which Correctional Services worker avoids jail after demanding cash, nude photos After receiving the cash, Varga contin- approached plants usedued to threaten to distribute the photos and means making sure students aren’t Gordon Paul, Record staff vice Canada, pleaded guilty in Kitchener Varga photos of his genitals while Varga, demanded the man send 10 pairs of Saxx suffering from other problems that court on Tuesday to theft over $5,000 and pretending to be Hunt, sent him photos of a underwear, worth $380, to the same address. young girl in its creation distract from learning. Valentine hearts are tied in cultural knot KITCHENER — A Cambridge man who two counts of harassment. The prosecution naked woman. Varga asked the man to send He complied. TUESDAY pretended to be a woman on a dating site did not proceed on extortion charges. more photos. He complied. Catherine Thompson, Varga,Record still staff pretending to be Kate Hunt, There’s no doubt that the failure convinced two men to send him naked pho- Varga set up a FacebookJohanna account Weidner, and Record staffVarga then threatened to publish the then demanded the man shave off his pubic of our kids to excel in reading, APRIL 18, 2017 Section B Jeff Hicks, Record staff strong where you’re weak and vice other side of the small-town train body is so much more polite and other. I think that creates our tos and then threatened to publish them then a Tinder dating account under the photos online and distribute them through- hair and send it to him along with another Record LOCAL 8online if they didn’t give him DoUgLaSmoney or name of Kate Hunt. A Cambridge man was out the man’s neighbourhood unless he sent $3,300. St GuElPhwriting and arithmetic is a compli- versa. That’s Miku and I. We just tracks where Jumbo the elephant courteous. As Canadians, that’s bond, makes our bond stronger.” KITCHENER — A 2 ½ metre KITCHENER — goods. matched with HuntMOUNT on Tinder in FOREST September —$1,700A naked to a parcel pickup centre“enchanted” in Scarbor- tree,When made the manwith said he didn’t have that cated problem. But just because a She’s a 31-year- work so well together.” was famously flattened by a loco- what we pride ourselves on. So, to On Tuesday, there were three One of the victims handed over several 2015, Crown prosecutor Craig Brannagan ough. much money, Varga increased the demand old piano-playing public relations Five years earlier, on a Valen- motive 132 years ago. meet somebody else who’s even more bonds to formalize with thousand dollars. told court. man approached a young“Fearing girl that explicit photographsthe contributions of to $4,100. of 500 people problem is complicated doesn’t specialist from Osaka, Japan. tine’s Day first date, they went out On Tuesday, the Kitchener more-so, it’s like, ‘Holy Smokes!’ wedding bands at the city hall Stuart Varga, 31, a chief information They conversed onfor several a rural days road and thennear Mounthim would be made public, (thefrom man) across did Kitchener, will mean the solution has to be. He’s a 29-year-old race-car for sushi in . She was residents exchanged rings and Their culture is so beautiful.” chapel after the Kiplings left for technology officer with Correctional Ser- exchanged explicit Forestphotos. The on man Saturday sent morning,comply,” Brannagan said. soon grace the‰ lobbyBlackmail of continuedForest on B3 University math professors have Easter fixing transmission-shop service going to Humber College, working we-do’s in front of Eric’s family. And so different, said Eric. another sushi celebration. Wellington County OPP report. Heights Community Centre. long said students lackThree-way strong collision adviser from St. Thomas, Ont. on her English, after coming to Miku’s parents were home in Those wondrous contrasts are the February can be cold. But Val- The 8-year-old girl was rid- The tree is the creation of grasp of the basic foundations of “Total opposites,” Eric Kipling Canada a year earlier. Public rela- Osaka. But he got to meet her pillars of their love. entine’s Day, chapel officiant Pat ing her bike at about 9:30 a.m. Sarah Granskou, who has just math. This can be fixed with a little Monday said at high noon on Valentine’s tions was her passion. Soon, Eric family on a three-month visit to “When you are in a relation- Fretwell knows, is always a warm- on Concession Road 8 in the wrapped up a year as the City of thing called “time on task,” or, if Day, an hour before he wed his would be too. the city of shining castles, floating ship, you try to understand the ly welcomed date for the love- MONDAY Township of Wellington North Kitchener’s artist in residence. you like, “practice makes perfect.” sweetheart, Miku Yodoi, in the She’s a food nerd from the mas- gardens and rooftop ferris wheels. relationship and accept the per- happy. “Love is still in the air JANUARY 9, 2017 Section B when two men in a dark blue During her year in the post, IAN STEWART, RECORD FILE PHOTO An hour a day for math, which is off too? Wedding Belle Chapel at city hall. sive port city of millions in the “It’s so black-and-white to how son,” she said. “Because we are here,” she said. Record LOCAL pickup truck asked her to come Granskou led explorations of The “Enchanted Community Tree” sculpture was created by what the province currently pre- “I think it’s like any couple. You centre of Japan. He’s a fast-mov- society is there — but all in a good from different cultures, we put in to the truck. the city’s natural areas, and Kitchener artist in residence Sarah Granskou. scribes, isn’t enough. Make it 90 just look for that person who is ing, pit-crew mechanic from the way,” Eric said of Japan. “Every- extra work to understand each [email protected] Come on When she began riding grew plants in a plot near the minutes a day and you would quick- away, the passenger got out and main library that she used as a Some of the leaves were has wavy arcing branches ly see results. Let’s face it: Easter Monday is Guelph sidesteps he was naked. The male asked source of natural dyes. made in unusual ways, felting reminiscent of a willow. It was And let’s turn Easter Monday the most bogus school holiday in her again to come to the truck Part of the project included the wool by pulling the leaves part of an exhibit Granskou hanging-around-the-house into the entire year. And it’s high time Teachers involved with penalties over but she rode to a neighbour’s helping 500 community mem- behind a wheelchair, or by held at city hall in December Math Monday at schools. No ges- classrooms started being open for PARTNERS Councillors ‘reluctantly’ home. bers of all ages make felt leaves having kids at a public event and January, and will take up a ture would show more dramatically learning when it power plant The nude male is described from wool that was dyed with put the wool into their shoes permanent home at the com- how much we really care about our comes around. test cheating suspended as white with white hair and a locally grown and foraged and work the wool by dancing munity centre sometime before kids. Even those of OK drive-thru by homes cancellations white beard. plants. Granskou has incorpo- to live music. June. us who aren’t Jeff Outhit, Record staff reprimanded. rated the felt leaves in the tree The felt sculpture, called [email protected], religious get the ‰ Approached continued on B3 sculpture. “Enchanted Community Tree,” ‰ Enchanted continued on B3 Twitter: @DamatoRecord Catherine Thompson, Record staff garbage and smells, among oth- homes, build a solid wood 2.4-SATURDAY Each was previously demoted Doug Hallett significance of #5 ers. Localmetre fence when only a 1.8-metre JANUARYNewsCAMBRIDGE 28, 2017 — Two teachers for a year by their employer, the Section C Luisa Good Friday. KITCHENERRecord — City councillors Mel Shaughnessy-Daub,SPORTS who fence is required, install medians will serve temporary suspen- Conseil scolaire de district cath- GUELPH — The city has managed to D’Amato But Easter wrestled with the issue of wheth- lives next door to the site, pointed to prevent left turns into the sions without pay after admit- olique Centre-Sud. The board cancel its plans to build two big natu- Opinion Monday as well? er to allow a drive-thru A&W to out that three of the most colli- restaurant and store garbage in ting they helped more than a found out about the testing ral-gas-fired electrical plants without Give me a break. be built next to a residential sion-prone intersections in Wa- underground Moloks rather than dozen students skip a literacy scheme soon after, investigated, being hit by provincial penalties, says The celebration of neighbourhood Monday, but terloo Region are nearby, and she standard metal garbage bins. test or cheat on it at a French- and demoted them in 2012. a new city hall report that details the Resurrection was on Sunday. ultimately decided there was fears the small site so close to a Kooh made it clear that if language high school. “For severalImproved years already, Guelph’s continuing retreat from We’ve all had a three-day weekend little they could do to stop it. busy intersection would create a council rejected the application The school board that still measures have been implement- district heating. in which to prepare and consume Councillors deliberated for dangerous situation. for the zone change, he would employs them says it has taken ed to ensure the integrity of the The report, which goes to a Jan. 16 s the big feast, visit relatives and aboutRangers three hours at Monday’s Every otherrally, A&W and McDo- appeal win the decision to the Ontarioin shootoutsteps to prevent similar trickery process by which (standardized) meeting of council’s Committee of the W er schedule K- uy recover from too much chocolate. planning meeting, before voting nald’s in the city is in a small mall Municipal Board. but would not describe those tests are administered in all (the Whole, puts to rest the fears raised at a B K-W Josh Brown, Record staff There is absolutely no need for 8-2 to allow the 24-hour drive-thru or “a nice distance away from a “I think we’ve done our home- steps. board’s) schools,” the school council meeting last July that cancel- ling the contracts for the two proposed BUYERS GUIDE yet another day off work, especially to go ahead on a vacant lot at corner,” she said. work, and we’ve done more than It happened at École secon- board said Tuesdayfor in a state- Titans PETER LEE, RECORD STAFF KITCHENER — You could call it when there is a huge and urgent 10-megawatt plants could cost theMiku city Yodoi and Eric Kipling kiss after getting married at the Wedding Belle Chapel at Kitchener City Hall on Tuesday. Officiantde Pat Fretwell is in the background. Ottawa Street South at Strasburg Ben Kooh, who owns the site, enough” to address concerns daire catholique Père-René-de- ment. ui hockey karma. $612,000 in security deposits. G task facing teachers. That, of Road. told councillors that he wants to raised by staff and residents, he Galinée as part of a scheme to The board said its standard- Look for the Spring edition in your E course, is fixing dismal literacy and ResidentsThree from times a thenumber Kitchener of be a good neighbour, and has told council. boost standardized test scores in ized test resultspriority “bear witness to This penalty has been avoided, and the city is also poised to sell most of the ATE SAVINGS GUIDEGUID adjacentRangers homes, have mostly been onvictims Rob- of addressed each concern raised by Victor Labreche, a planner 2010-11. the high-quality education of- LTIMA math scores locally that lag well land set aside in the Hanlon Creek Valentine hearts TareHE U tied in cultural knot Record flyer package this Thursday ertspoor Crescent, video raised review concerns calls that re- city planners, noting he will hired by Kooh, pointed out that The teachers, working as fered by our board.”Christine The Rivet, board Record staff behind the provincial average. PETER LEE, RECORD STAFF Business Park for a permanent power withsulted city planners in goals about against noise during amove the restaurant as far as there are several other restau- school administrators, accepted declined interviews. Jeff Hicks, Record staff strong where you’re weak and vice other side of the small-town train body is so much more polite and other. I think that creates our According to the analysis of my Summer Games promoters Dawson Piccinin, Kalob Witzell, Calvin Witzell and Devin Piccinin help ring in the new year in Cambridge as plant, the city staff report says. The versa. That’s Miku and I. We just tracks where Jumbo the elephant courteous. As Canadians, that’s bond, makes our bond stronger.” andpair light of pollution, losses this increased season. possible from the homes, place rants along Ottawa and Stras- the punishment delivered Mon- Carole Wilson,KITCHENER the school’s — Early-week A Division of Buyers Card Plus colleague Jeff Outhit, who covers part of the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee. Mayors from Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo held their levees simultaneously this year. second power plant was toKITCHENER be built — She’s a 31-year- work so well together.” was famously flattened by a loco- what we pride ourselves on. So, to On Tuesday, there were three old piano-playing public relations Five years earlier, on a Valen- motive 132 years ago. meet somebody else who’s even more bonds to formalize with education for this newspaper, the emissionsFriday from night cars idlingat the Aud,in the theythe drive-thru intercom on the day by the Ontario College of games will be eliminated from downtown, also aimed at generating DAVID BEBEE, RECORD STAFF drive-thru, increased traffic, side of the building furthest from ‰ Drive-thru continued on B3 Teachers. Each has also been ‰ Teachers continued on B3 specialist from Osaka, Japan. tine’s Day first date, they went out On Tuesday, the Kitchener more-so, it’s like, ‘Holy Smokes!’ wedding bands at the city hall R0014276489 province has hiked spending per got one back. the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans’ electricity for the grid while at the chapel after the Kiplings left for He’s a 29-year-old race-car for sushi in Toronto. She was residents exchanged rings and Their culture is so beautiful.” Waterloo Regional Police investigate the scene of a three-car collision at the intersection of Weber Street and Waterloo Region student by 47 per Winger Joseph Garreffa was schedule to boost attendance if same time creating thermalfixing energy transmission-shop to service going to Humber College, working we-do’s in front of Eric’s family. And so different, said Eric. another sushi celebration. credited with a goal midway their pro basketball league’s heat and cool nearby buildingsadviser using from St. Thomas, Ont. on her English, after coming to Miku’s parents were home in Those wondrous contrasts are the February can be cold. But Val- Stirling Avenue in Kitchener on Thursday. cent since 2005, mostly to hire more “Total opposites,” Eric Kipling Canada a year earlier. Public rela- Osaka. But he got to meet her pillars of their love. entine’s Day, chapel officiant Pat through the third period which, commissioner has his way.Mixed emotions at levee piped water. teachers so that classes can be said at high noon on Valentine’s tions was her passion. Soon, Eric family on a three-month visit to “When you are in a relation- Fretwell knows, is always a warm- according to replays, sure didn’t That is just one of a number Envida, a Guelph HydroDay, subsidiary, an hour before he wed his would be too. the city of shining castles, floating ship, you try to understand the ly welcomed date for the love- smaller, and to pay teachers more. appear to go in. of scheduling improvementsCity Builder Award recipient laments the state of Kitchener’s arts leadership entered into 20-year contractssweetheart, in 2014 Miku Yodoi, in the She’s a food nerd from the mas- gardens and rooftop ferris wheels. relationship and accept the per- happy. “Love is still in the air The increase is double the rate of and 2015 to supply energyWedding to the Onta- Belle Chapel at city hall. sive port city of millions in the “It’s so black-and-white to how son,” she said. “Because we are here,” she said. to support your inflation. The marker — his 16th — was the National Basketball League “I think it’s like any couple. You centre of Japan. He’s a fast-mov- society is there — but all in a good from different cultures, we put in Terry Pender, Record staff at City Hall. Bourgeois’s work was with private sector, no individual or organiza- rio grid from the two combined heat part of a three-goal third that of Canada hopes to see next just look for that person who is ing, pit-crew mechanic from the way,” Eric said of Japan. “Every- extra work to understand each [email protected] But we are not getting value for GIVE YOUR KIDS J.M. Drama, the Registry Theatre and the tion has come forward to replace it. and power plants. The contracts were Local rabbit rescue gearing up our money. Grade 3 public school helped the home side rally from a season, David Magley said.KITCHENERWHEN — For his work in raising charity Createscape. YOU He was among four SUBSCRIBE“I don’t know if the well is so poisoned with the Independent Electricity YOU Sys- SUPPORT math scores lag nine percentage 4-1deficit to send the game to “We are so far from what we hundreds of thousands of dollars for the other people and one organization that that the organizations can’t get together, tem Operator (IESO), a Crown corpo- points behind the provincial aver- extra time, where they won 5-4 in should be, so far from wherearts, wea soft-spoken lawyer was honoured received the honour. and I am not sure where the leadership is ration responsible for operating the THE KEYS TO SUCCEED Teachers involved with age. Only 54 per cent of Waterloo a shootout. will be,” Magley said aboutwith the the Mayor’s City Builder Award “I am very pleased, it did come as a sur- going to come from to do it,” Bourgeois electricity market and directing the for unwanted bunnies after Easter ENROLL NOW FOR MARCH BREAK COURSES Councillors ‘reluctantly’ public students meet provincial Kitchener was certainly due fledgling six-year-old league.Sunday. prise,” Bourgeois said in an interview. said. operation of the bulk electrical system test cheating suspended Anam Latif, Record staff guinea pigs, but they are much more similar chased as Easter gifts don’t survive their first standards compared to 63 per cent for a break, though it doesn’t Those dreaded early-weekDon Bourgeois was happy to receive the The honour comes at a time when Kitch- As a lawyer, he did extensive work for in Ontario. OK drive-thru by homes to cats and dogs,” Porter-Lush said. year, she said. That’s because many people of Ontario’s. (The government’s make the inconsistent shot-call- games draw far fewer fansaward, than but wonders about the current lack ener is the biggest city in Ontario to be non-profits and charities. He oversaw the Envida and the city have concluded Jeff Outhit, Record staff reprimanded. CAMBRIDGE — A local rabbit rescue ser- Some people have lots of misconceptions dump unwanted pet bunnies outdoors. goal is 75 per cent.) ing any easier for North Bay to late-week games. And theof prob-leadership in the city’s cultural sector. without an arts council. Since the Creative project to have J.M. Drama take over the discussions with IESO thatCatherine have Thompson, re- Record staff garbage and smells, among oth- homes, build a solid wood 2.4- Each was previously demoted Mayor Berry Vrbanovic presented the Enterprise Initiative was shut down by its sulted in the two contracts being can- ers. metre fence when only a 1.8-metre CAMBRIDGE — Two teachers for a year by their employer, the vice anticipates a surge of unwanted bunnies about the fuzzy little creatures, she said. “These are domesticated rabbits, they By Grade 6, only 46 per cent of digest. REGISTER TODAY lem will be addressed at a June KITCHENER — City councillors Mel Shaughnessy-Daub, who fence is required, install medians will serve temporary suspen- Conseil scolaire de district cath- award during the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee own board over the lack of funding from the ‰ Levee continued on B6 celled “with no penalty,” says the new now that Easter has come and gone. Rabbits can live 10 to 14 years, Porter-Lush can’t survive in the wild,” she said. our public school students are Video replay burned the Rang- YD.COM | (519) 579-4800 board meeting. wrestled with the issue of wheth- lives next door to the site, pointed to prevent left turns into the sions without pay after admit- olique Centre-Sud. The board report, which emphasizeser this to allow good a drive-thru A&W to out that three of the most colli- restaurant and store garbage in ting they helped more than a found out about the testing The cute, cuddly creatures are often an said. They are social animals that enjoy Rabbit Rescue Inc. recommends that meeting provincial standards in ers twice in Kingston back on “Thursday to Sunday is our news by boldfacing these bethree built words. next to a residential sion-prone intersections in Wa- underground Moloks rather than dozen students skip a literacy scheme soon after, investigated, impulse purchase as an Easter gift for chil- human interaction and living in a safe, com- people ask them for help before they consider math. That has fallen over the Dec. 2 in a 4-3 overtime loss to the sweet spot,” he said. “Our neighbourhood Monday, but terloo Region are nearby, and she standard metal garbage bins. test or cheat on it at a French- and demoted them in 2012. The projected capital costs for the dren, but Haviva Porter-Lush at Rabbit Res- fortable home. getting rid of an impulsively bought rabbit. years. It was 49 per cent in 2014 and Frontenacs. And the club also crowds, more than any other, two power-plant projects totalledultimately an decided there was fears the small site so close to a Kooh made it clear that if language high school. “For several years already, little they could do to stop it. busy intersection would create a council rejected the application The school board that still measures have been implement- cue Inc. wishes people would buy stuffed or “When people get a rabbit, they just see “We try to give people options to make it 61per cent in 2005. watched a phantom goal be are youth driven. Parents are estimated $60 million, and this cost Councillors deliberated for dangerous situation. for the zone change, he would employs them says it has taken ed to ensure the integrity of the chocolate bunnies instead. this adorable little bunny,” she said. work in their homes,” Porter-Lush said. This is embarrassing, in a part communityhas been avoided as well, the report coverageEvery other A&W and McDo- appeal the decision to the Ontario process by which (standardized) awarded to Guelph in a 5-2 defeat more comfortable with theirHe wants techies to love the core about three hours at Monday’s steps to prevent similar trickery “Without fail, every year in the three to But when that adorable bunny starts to Sometimes the solution can be as simple of the country known for its a few weeks later — again after kids being up late on a Thurs- says. planning meeting, before voting nald’s in the city is in a small mall Municipal Board. but would not describe those tests are administered in all (the The initiative is called PlugInKW. The A lack of sufficient demand8-2 to allow for the 24-hour drive-thru or “a nice distance away from a “I think we’ve done our home- steps. board’s) schools,” the school four months after Easter we get calls from mature it can grow quite large. If it hasn’t as upgrading a small pet store cage to a large strength in technology and engi- video review. day night for instance ratherDowntown Kitchener really plugged-in, says CEO to go ahead on a vacant lot at corner,” she said. work, and we’ve done more than It happened at École secon- board said Tuesday in a state- four events held last year raised more than thermal energy produced by the two parents whose children have lost interest in been spayed or neutered, it can start to act pen so bunnies have more space. Bunny- neering. It’s catastrophic for a Garreffa’s gift brought Kitche- than a Tuesday night.” Ottawa Street South at Strasburg Ben Kooh, who owns the site, enough” to address concerns daire catholique Père-René-de- ment. Terry Pender, Record staff Back then, the city centre had more than $10,000 for local charities — House of proposed electrical generatingRoad. plants told councillors that he wants to raised by staff and residents, he Galinée as part of a scheme to The board said its standard- the rabbit,” she said. out. Expenses for raising a rabbit can be proofing cords and wires in your house can whole generation of students, most ner to within a goal of the lead Arena availability limits its share of vacant buildings, drug dealers Friendship, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, St. meant they could have becomeResidents white from a number of be a good neighbour, and has told council. boost standardized test scores in ized test results “bear witness to Rabbits are the third most abandoned pet, quite high. also help alleviate stress, she said. of whom won’t be able to access the Friday, and Darby Llewellyn home dates for teams as KITCHENERmany — As a teenager growing up and sex trade workers. John Kitchen and Lutherwood. elephants, council was toldadjacent in July. homes, mostly on Rob- addressed each concern raised by Victor Labreche, a planner 2010-11. the high-quality education of- power of the emerging economy erts Crescent, raised concerns city planners, noting he will hired by Kooh, pointed out that The teachers, working as fered by our board.” The board she added. “People do not realize the costs involved,” If you want to help Rabbit Rescue Inc. or scored the equalizer with 19 sec- clubs are second tenantsin in the suburbs more than a decade ago, the “I was never allowed to come to down- The PlugIn events attracted hundreds of The two big, permanentwith power city planners about noise move the restaurant as far as there are several other restau- school administrators, accepted declined interviews. Rabbit Rescue Inc. is based in Cambridge Porter-Lush said. test-run a bunny as a pet, consider fostering a without a strong grasp of math. onds left to go with rookie goalie what are primarily Canadianchief executive officer of a fast-growing town Kitchener,” Litt said. tech workers to the Apollo Cinema on Onta- plants were to replace small,and lighttempo- pollution, increased possible from the homes, place rants along Ottawa and Stras- the punishment delivered Mon- Carole Wilson, the school’s and finds new homes for abandoned bunnies. Bunnies also don’t like to be picked up and rescue rabbit, the service says. Trustee Ted Martin said public upport our ecord emissions from cars idling in the the drive-thru intercom on the day by the Ontario College of Luke Richardson on the bench for major junior hockey facilities.startup in the#S city core was told by his con- But these daysY Litt, the co-founder andrrio Street, The Boathouse in Victoria Park, rary plants still operating in the Han- ‰ ‰ It doesn’t have a shelter so this time of year carried around because they are delicate, For more information about Rabbit Res- school trustees are taking this cerned parents to stay away from the down- chief executive of Vidyard, lives and works Goudies Lane for a back alley party and the lon Creek Business Park anddrive-thru, at the increased traffic, side of the building furthest from Drive-thru continued on B3 Teachers. Each has also been Teachers continued on B3 an extra attacker. The schedule must include a can be especially difficult. Every year, the skittish creatures, she said. cue Inc., go to its website at www.rabbitres- problem seriously. Trustees are town. downtown. And last year Litt began using King Street night club Elements for a Hal- downtown Sleeman Centre. Overtime settled nothing. balanced number of games 16-year-old charity advocates against pur- Porter-Lush said the number of rejected cue.ca. challenging board leaders to check When Michael Litt was a student at the company’s resources to introduce other loween bash. The plant at the business park has Both teams sent four players to against divisional rivals and a into successful practices at schools Resurrection Secondary school the core tech workers to the city core, and raise Litt, 30, is sitting at a table in the former two customers with a combined 50,000 chasing rabbits as Easter gifts. Easter bunnies varies from year to year. the shootout, but Kitchener’s home-and-home series against was still recovering from the crack epidem- money for different charities at the same “People think rabbits are like hamsters or Statistically, 80 to 90 per cent of bunnies pur- [email protected], Twitter: @LatifRecord where scores are better than expec- Nick McHugh was the only one rivals outside their division, Subscribe Today, call 519-894-3000 or visit www.therecord.com ted. ic. time. ‰ Downtown continued on B2 ‰ Power continued on B2 who scored. adding to the complexity. GIVE YOUR KIDS Good teaching strategies are not It was a mental victory for the In their first season the being left to chance, but are being home side. DAVID BEBEE, RECORD STAFF Titans have averaged 1,000 fans THE KEYS TO SUCCEED shared with all teachers by math Kitchener was coming off an Rangers defender Dylan Di Perna can’t gain control of the puck as North Bay Battalion goalie Julian Sime per home date at the KitchenerLifetimes ENROLL NOW FOR MARCH BREAK COURSES OPP looking Artist’s ‘enchanted’ tree finds “lead teachers.” That’s what hap- embarrassing 5-0 loss to Erie this dives to smother the play during the first period, Friday, as the hockey gods gave one back to Kitchener. Aud so far this season. pens at the Waterloo Catholic past Tuesday, in a game when the In an effort to address leaner for naked board, where students do better. club mustered just four shots Kitchener 5, North Bay 4 (SO) early-week gates, the Titans are home in community centre Martin pointed out that trustees through the first two periods. McHugh (G) offering two-for-one tickets for REGISTER TODAY have a lot of other things to think YD.COM | (519) 579-4800 man who Rangers coach Jay McKee and First period (high sticking) 11:34, Damiani, Kit NB: Brazeau (X), Vertiy (X), their final Tuesday homeFormer dates fire chief, treasurer, gave Locally grown about, too. They’re also responsible his staff put the lads through the 1. Kitchener, Bunnaman 24 (roughing), Shankar, NB Harland (X), Thilander (X) Jan. 31and Feb. 28 against the approached plants used for student well-being, which paces Wednesday in a brutal (Llewellyn) 2:12 (roughing) 15:55 Penalties: Hora, Kit (high sticking) Niagara River Lions. and gave for Wellesley community means making sure students aren’t practice. Penalties: None Third period 6:06, Meireles, Kit (high sticking) The Titans have kept their in its creation suffering from other problems that “There were no pucks,” he Second period 6. Kitchener, Mascherin 29 13:18 fans guessing with a revolvingRonald Futher of Wellesley father, he was an inspiration for young girl distract from learning. said. “The message (this week) 2. North Bay, Poirier 11 (Shankar) (Meireles, Llewellyn) 4:21 Goalies: Richardson, Kit (W 20-game home schedule this all his children. I don’t know how Catherine Thompson, Record staff There’s no doubt that the failure was if you aren’t going to work 4:15 (sh) 7. Kitchener, Garreffa 16 (Gentles, 4-0-0-0), Sime, NB (L 2-9-0-1) season, which includes sevenBorn: Nov. 11, 1934 in Baden we can ever live up to that stan- Johanna Weidner, Record staff of our kids to excel in reading, dard.” hard in the game, you’re going to 3. North Bay, Harland 21 Llewellyn) 12:36 Shots on goal dates Sunday afternoons, six KITCHENER — A 2 ½ metre writing and arithmetic is a compli- In 1972 Ron married Carol Ann 8. Kitchener, Llewellyn 15 Kit: 10-7-18-4=39 Died: Feb. 23, 2016 of cancer MOUNT FOREST — A naked “enchanted” tree, made with cated problem. But just because a work hard in practice.” (McKenzie, Thilander) 10:32 Saturday nights, four Tuesday Kloepfer, a registered nurse who man approached a young girl the contributions of 500 people problem is complicated doesn’t Connor Bunnaman prettily 4. North Bay, Poirier 12 (Shankar, (Mascherin, Bunnaman) 19:41 NB: 4-17-12-2=35 nights and one each Monday,Valerie Hill, Record staff sonality perfectly. Wellesley has took on this little family with on a rural road near Mount from across Kitchener, will mean the solution has to be. placed the puck over the right Vertiy) 11:23 Overtime Referees: Quincy Evans, T.J. Thursday and a Friday night. long prided itself on being a much love. University math professors have shoulder of Battalion goalie Ju- 5. North Bay, McKenzie 22 No scoring Foster More home nights wouldThe village of Wellesley’s may- friendly sort of place, where a new “She was always mom, never Forest on Saturday morning, soon grace the lobby of Forest lian Sime just 2:12 into the affair (Kislinger, Shoemaker) 12:18 (sh) Penalties: None Linesmen: Chris Holmstead, “would be huge progress,”or, Joe Nowak, summed up Ron neighbour would often be greeted step-mom,” said David. Carol Ann Wellington County OPP report. Heights Community Centre. long said students lack strong for a quick 1-0 advantage. But Penalties: Thilander, NB Shootout: Kit: Mascherin (X), Dustin McCrank Titans GM Stu Julius said.Futher in one sentence: “he was a with a fresh basket of baked goods. died in September 2015. The 8-year-old girl was rid- The tree is the creation of grasp of the basic foundations of North Bay roared back with four (interference) 3:26, Saban, NB Guest (X), Bunnaman (X), Attendance: 7,126 Suggestions to extendprince the of a man. I just loved that This closeness would be critical to Ron, like his two brothers, had ing her bike at about 9:30 a.m. Sarah Granskou, who has just math. This can be fixed with a little guy.” Ron after his first wife, Mary Jane grown up in his father’s funeral on Concession Road 8 in the wrapped up a year as the City of thing called “time on task,” or, if second-period markers — in- llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll regular-season schedule into It seemed a lot of people felt Lantz died in 1968, shortly after home and following Milton Futh- you like, “practice makes perfect.” cluding a trio of tallies in one May to allow more late-week Township of Wellington North Kitchener’s artist in residence. similarly about Ron, former presi- the birth of their third child. er’s death in 1961the sons took IAN STEWART, RECORD FILE PHOTO An hour a day for math, which is minute and 46 seconds — for a The one-time Kitchener Rang- injury issues in their crease and pounds of potatoes and $7,300 to games would not likely be ac- when two men in a dark blue During her year in the post, dent of Futher Bros. Funeral As a young father of three small over. The following year they what the province currently pre- commanding lead. ers prospect was on the verge of reached out for help. the House of Friendship. cepted by league owners, Ma- pickup truck asked her to come Granskou led explorations of The “Enchanted Community Tree” sculpture was created by Home and the village’s retired fire children including a baby, Ron changed the business name to to the truck. the city’s natural areas, and Kitchener artist in residence Sarah Granskou. scribes, isn’t enough. Make it 90 Adam Mascherin kick-started picking up his third win of the “I was quite surprised,” he Next up: Kitchener heads to gley said, because it wouldchief. relied heavily on help from family, Futher Bros. Ltd. Funeral Service When she began riding grew plants in a plot near the minutes a day and you would quick- the third-period comeback with season when Garreffa’s contro- said. “I had kind of moved on Owen Sound to face the red-hot mean higher payrolls for teamsHe was a guy who volunteered particularly his widowed mother and Furniture. In 1967, Jerome left away, the passenger got out and main library that she used as a Some of the leaves were has wavy arcing branches ly see results. his 29th, while Richardson upped versial goal changed the tide. (from the OHL).” Attack (winners of 15 straight) to keep their players longer.for just about everything: Lions and his brothers, Jerome and Bill the company after purchasing the he was naked. The male asked source of natural dyes. made in unusual ways, felting reminiscent of a willow. It was And let’s turn Easter Monday his perfect record to 4-0 on the Sime was drafted by the Rang- Sime packed his gear, headed Sunday at 2 p.m. The Titans, who announcedClub, Board of Trade, cemetery along with their wives. David Schreiter-Sandrock home in her again to come to the truck Part of the project included the wool by pulling the leaves part of an exhibit Granskou hanging-around-the-house into season. ers three years back, but was north and hasn’t looked back. their launch last spring,committee were and he co-founded a remembers staying on weekends Kitchener. restoration project for Wellesley’s with the uncles and aunts, “to give David explained the furniture but she rode to a neighbour’s helping 500 community mem- behind a wheelchair, or by held at city hall in December Math Monday at schools. No ges- The loss spoiled the return of never signed. He was playing in Fans at Friday’s Don Cameron [email protected], also hindered by the league’s vintage fire truck. Dad a bit of a break.” store was originally a natural home. bers of all ages make felt leaves having kids at a public event and January, and will take up a ture would show more dramatically Sime. the OHL when North Bay ran into Potato Night game donated 6,110 Twitter: @BrownRecord tardiness on releasing the He also served as the first trea- Weekdays the family was to- extension to the funeral business The nude male is described from wool that was dyed with put the wool into their shoes permanent home at the com- how much we really care about our 2016-17 league schedule. surer when the village became gether, cared for with outside help because in the early days, they as white with white hair and a locally grown and foraged and work the wool by dancing munity centre sometime before kids. “That’s probably my fault,” incorporated in 1961. In 2010 he from a Mennonite woman as well made and sold caskets, too. In later white beard. plants. Granskou has incorpo- to live music. June. Magley said. received the Wellesley Citizen of as a neighbour who became like a years, the store sold furniture rated the felt leaves in the tree The felt sculpture, called [email protected], “We had a month to our the Year award. second mom to the kids. only, most of it manufactured by ‰ Approached continued on B3 sculpture. “Enchanted Community Tree,” ‰ Enchanted continued on B3 Twitter: @DamatoRecord opener after we got our sched-“He had his hands in every- “Everyone was very supportive nearby plants. Limber lad thing,” said son, David Futher. of my dad,” said David. “My dad believed that if you RECORD FILE PHOTO ule from the league,” said Juli- us. “That sure didn’t give“He us was very outgoing.” Daughter Mary Futher added Wellesley fire chief Ron Futher is seen in 1999, the week before he ‰ much time even to go to print.”Ron reflected the village’s per- tearfully, “He was the most special Futher continued on page B6 retired. Although ‘hardened’ to death, he was very compassionate. Magley said there is still work to do in the local market to ensure that potential fans are aware of the Titans, but the league is encouraged by the W s reception in Waterloo Region. K- Buyer K-W “We are thrilled with the 2x6 Ultimate Decking ownership group in K-W,” said • 50% thicker than conventional decking BUYERS GUIDE Magley. “The Titans have a de good GM and a good coach and • Greater stability and strength Gui MicroProSienna.com E Look for the Spring edition in your Kitchener-Waterloo they know how to compete. • Pressure treated wood with the look of cedar Every game the fans get more LTIMATE SAVINGS GUID Gymnastics Club engaged.” THE U Record flyer package this Thursday member Alex The NBLC has 10 teams, including Ontario franchises A Division of Buyers Card Plus Carnochan competes in London, Windsor, Niagara R0013826614 on the parallel bars and Orangeville. An eastern R0014276489 during the Men’s Canada division has Saint John, N.B.; Halifax, Charlotte- Ontario Cup town, Moncton and Cape Bret- provincial 1 on. An expansion franchise in gymnastics qualifier Sudbury is in the works for next season, Magley said. Friday at the club. DAVID BEBEE, RECORD STAFF [email protected]

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Once again, we are thrilled to bring you the best in Canadian writing for a delightful gathering on the banks of the Eramosa River, where we celebrate, enjoy and meet with our literary friends and our loyal supporters.

Follow the Town Crier, join the opening parade, wander the village, pick up some delicious food before you settle on the grass at the Mill, the Common, the Cottage, the Sculpture Garden or in Rivermead, our lovely home in a restored 1865 stone chapel. Grab a snack or coffee at the Food court, enjoy a glass of wine at the Open Book Patio, or fill your water FESTIVAL GUIDE CONTENTS bottle with fresh, local water at the Operations Tent. Sit back on your chair or blanket to enjoy readings and interviews by and with more than forty Canadian authors for adults, teens, and children. Visit the Fringe to hear emerging writers reading their work, listen to Greetings and Welcome 4-6 the winners of our Literary Contest and join the fun at the Poetry Slam. After you listen to the authors, buy their books at Publishers’ Way and get them signed at the table nearby. The people who bring you the Festival 7 This Year’s Festival – Description of Events 9 Volunteers from the village and from the local area are our greatest resource and we’d like to thank them for their loyalty and hard work in helping to make the Festival a Writing Workshops with Lisa Moore 10 success. We also could not succeed without our advertisers, our donors and sponsors, In Conversation with Naomi Klein 11 and our many supporters both local and from across Ontario. We thank them all for their contributions and for helping us bring the words to you, our faithful audience. D ougLAS Gibson: 150 Years of Great Canadian Storytelling 12 I’d like to acknowledge the dedication and enthusiasm of the Board of Directors and our Festival Sunday & Territorial Acknowledgement 14 two students, Brooke Giles and Arianna Zimmerman, who made this Festival possible. Festival Tips & Shuttle Bus Schedule 15 A special thanks to Hélène Duguay who once again stepped in to manage and train our students in the fine art of marketing. Stop them on the street and thank them for their Food Court & Open Book Patio 16 hard work.

Publishers’ Way 17-18 We hope you enjoy this day of celebration of Canadian authors. We are so pleased that you have come for the words. In the coming year, watch for our new series of workshops MAP 19-20 and events to bring the words to you throughout the year. Sunday Reading Schedule 21 Alphabetical Author Index 22 Reading Sets 23-42 Susan Ratcliffe Chair, Board of Directors 5 6

On behalf of the Township of Guelph/Eramosa Council, I am delighted to welcome everyone to the 2017 Eden Greetings and welcome! Mills Writers’ Festival. The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is a nationally acclaimed literary event in Guelph/Eramosa that offers us a unique opportunity to celebrate Canadian On behalf of the City of Guelph and its citizens, I’m thrilled to literature and to experience it within a relaxed and welcome everyone to the 2017 Eden Mills Writers’ Festival. This entertaining environment. Festival has been a highlight of our fall event calendar for many

This Festival has not only grown in popularity over the years, and it’s a much-loved opportunity to revel in the joys of years, but is also an event that continues to evolve in its reading and writing. It’s also one of the Fab Five Festivals we activities and attractions. Be sure to check out all of the are so fortunate to enjoy in Guelph and Wellington. workshops and author readings that the Festival has to offer. A special welcome to all the writers sharing their works. We’re Don’t miss the special workshop by well-known Canadian delighted to have you with us. Welcome, also, to all who have travelled from other author, Lisa Moore, on Saturday, September 9th. Also, be sure to come out on Sunday to check out the ever popular author reading day and Publisher’s Way, parts of Canada for the Festival. the bustling “main street” area.

The Village of Eden Mills deserves huge thanks for hosting this Festival with warmth I would like to express sincere thanks to the organizers of the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival, who work tirelessly to provide us with relevant programs every year. and hospitality for the past 29 years. Guelph is proud to host a number of readings Thanks also go to all volunteers for their hard work to make this festival an annual and events in our city as well. I hope festival-goers will find time to explore Guelph, success. including our lovely and historic downtown.

The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is not only an opportunity for us to recognize influential authors of our time, but it is also a chance for Guelph/Eramosa to Enjoy! welcome visitors from all over. Whether you get lost in the words at the Festival, visit a country market, hike through our scenic parks, or enjoy a picnic by the water, our community is the place to be!

Please enjoy your time at the Festival and visit us again soon! Yours truly,

Cam Guthrie Mayor

Chris White Mayor, Township of Guelph/Eramosa Warden, County of Wellington 7 6 The Canadian Children’s The people who bring you the Book Centre’s Eden Mills Writers’ Festival SO YOU WANT TO GET PUBLISHED! SEMINAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017 Festival Organizers What does it take to get a children’s book published? What are children’s book k Susan Ratcliffe Chair Helen Kubiw Young Adult Authors publishers looking for? How do booksellers pick the books they sell? Let our panel of Kim Lang Artistic Director Karla McEachern Children’s Authors experts show you what you need to do to get your manuscript published! Natalie Malysh Treasurer Brooke Giles Festival Assistant Kate Krouskie Secretary Arianna Zimmerman Summer Student Panelists include industry professionals: Kathy Lowinger, former publisher of Tundra Les Zawadzki Operations Anna Bowen Writer Hélène Duguay Marketing Beth Anne Ellipsis Guelph Spoken Word Books; Gail Winskill, publisher of Pajama Press; Heather Kuipers, owner of Ella Jeff Zeffer Volunteers Jane Hastings The Fringe Minnow Children’s Bookstore; Joel A. Sutherland, author; and Rebecca Bender, Peter Mikichak Publishers’ Way Laurel Marsolais Literary Contest author & illustrator, and art director at Pajama Press. Marion Hawley Author Relations Brooke Giles Youth Poetry Contest Peter Grimaldi Hospitality Catherine Bush U of G/Humber College MFA Program Charlotte Reinhold Community Relations Vicki Isotamm U of G/Café Philosophique “I attended this seminar and it was a great chance to be surrounded by professionals in the Marie Zimmerman Special Advisor Peter Marshall Web Design industry and get real answers and insights. The CCBC is an excellent connector, and the Jud Haynes Graphic Design opportunity to get exposure with publishers, editors, agents and other writers is inspiring.” —Lucy Leiderman, author of the Seven Wanderers Trilogy

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO... WHEN: November 4, 2017, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM The residents of Eden Mills who share their village with us on Festival Sunday Our generous site hosts who let us sit for a day in their beautiful space. WHERE: Northern District Library, Room 200 The local organizations that support us: 40 Orchard View Blvd., Toronto, ON Eden Mills Community Club • Eden Mills Presbyterian Church • 1882 Guelph Army Cadets Guelph Public Library • Wellington County Public Library COST: $100.00. Registration is limited. And all the individuals who lend their special talents: Melinda Burns • Robert Lyon • Michael Kleiza • Laura E. Taylor • Bill Nelson Sandra Sabatini • Suzanne Rintoul • Barb Kenney • Valerie Senyk • Kat Zawadzki Reserve your spot! Linda Hendry • Barb Marshall And all our volunteers, too numerous to list, but without whom there would be no Festival. Register online or by phone: bookcentre.ca/shop • 416-975-0010 ext. 224 We thank you all for your dedication and commitment to the Festival. www.bookcentre.ca 9 10 This Year’s Festival Writing Workshops Writing Workshops Festival Sunday with Lisa Moore Sunday, September 10, noon to 6 pm with Saturday, September 9, 9:30 am & 2 pm Join over 40 of Canada’s top authors for adults, Delta Hotel, 50 Stone Road W, Guelph teens and kids as they read, discuss and sign their most recent books. Lisa Moore Our Festival weekend begins with a unique opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s most important contemporary writers! Join acclaimed Saturday, September 9 author Lisa Moore for one or both of her hands-on Douglas Gibson: 150 fiction and non-fiction writing workshops. Delta Hotel Years of Great Canadian 50 Stone Road W, Guelph In Conversation Storytellers 9:30 AM & 2 PM with Naomi Klein F riday, October 6, 7 pm Rivermead, 19 Cedar Street, Eden Mills Saturday, September 9, 1 pm We are thrilled to be offering a War Memorial Hall, In his Sesquicentennial celebration of Canadian unique opportunity to learn from literature, former editor and publisher Douglas On September 9, we welcome one of Canada’s most Gibson will take us decade by decade through one of Canada’s most important influential thinkers, Naomi Klein. Naomi will discuss our literary history, starting with the great Haida contemporary writers, her latest book No Is Not Enough: Resisting the New storyteller, Skaay. Anthony Jenkins’ brilliant author Lisa Moore. Shock Politics and Winning the World We Need. caricatures, photos, music and iconic Canadian art The discussion will be moderated by award-winning set the stage for stories about our greatest fiction Toronto Star journalist, Tanya Talaga. An audience writers. Q&A and book signing will follow. 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Her fiction workshop, “Who Gets to Tell the Story,” will explore questions related to point of view and narrative voice.

2 pm – 5 pm The creative non-fiction workshop, “DIY – Be the Ghost Writer of Your Own Life,” will examine how we can employ fiction writing tools in order to write about personal experiences that have shaped us, while examining subjectivity, objectivity and the shape-shifting nature of cold, hard facts. 11 12 IN CONVERSATION WITH NAOMI KLEIN UPCOMING EVENTS Saturday, September 9 War Memorial Hall, University of Guelph, 1 PM Douglas Gibson: 150 Years of Great Canadian Storytellers F riday, October 6 Rivermead, 19 Cedar St, Eden Mills, 7 PM

150 Years of Great Canadian Storytellers is a multi-media show that celebrates our greatest storytellers since Confederation… English, French, and Indigenous.

In his Sesquicentennial celebration of , Douglas takes us decade by decade through our literary history, On September 9, we welcome one of Canada’s most influential thinkers, Naomi Klein. starting with the great Haida storyteller, Skaay. Anthony Jenkins’ Naomi will discuss her latest book No Is Not Enough: Resisting the New Shock Politics brilliant author caricatures, photos, music and iconic Canadian and Winning the World We Need, which exposes the forces behind Trump’s success and shares a bold vision on how to break the spell of his shock tactics, counter the rising chaos art set the stage for stories about our greatest fiction writers. and divisiveness at home and abroad, and win the world we need. The discussion will be moderated by award-winning Toronto Star journalist, Tanya Talaga. An audience Q&A and A compelling raconteur, Douglas Gibson is former president and book signing will follow. publisher of McClelland & Stewart and editor to Canadian literary stars such as Alice Munro, W.O. Mitchell, Robertson Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, columnist, documentary filmmaker and au- thor of the international bestsellers No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies, The Shock Davies, Mavis Gallant, and Alistair Macleod. Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate, winner of the Hilary Weston Prize for Non-Fiction. Tickets: $10 online at emwftix.ca or at the door.

Tanya Talaga has been a journalist at the Toronto Star for 20 years. Her focus is Indigenous issues and investigative reporting. She has been a part of two teams that won project of the year National Newspaper Awards – one on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls and the other on the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh. Tanya has been nominated for four Michener Awards for public service journalism. This June, she was awarded the 2017 Atkinson Fellowship. 14

Freelance Welcome to Writers Festival Sunday Wanted We hope you enjoy our idyllic setting and have a relaxing afternoon listening to over 40 of Canada’s top award-winning and emerging authors! (Writer-photographers adored*) Eden Mills Territorial Acknowledgement We acknowledge the Attawandaron people and the Mississaugas of the New The only magazine featuring the Credit on whose traditional territory the village of Eden Mills resides. entire Niagara Escarpment in Canada. We offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours, as we work to strengthen our relationships with them. High-quality magazine journalism by excellent professional writers. We recognize the significance of the Dish with One Spoon Covenant to this land. The Dish with One Spoon Covenant is a peace agreement made between Award-winning photography. Indigenous nations before the Europeans arrived. It characterizes our collective Quarterly publication. responsibility to each other and Mother Earth: We should take only what we need. Leave enough for others, and Always looking for great story ideas. Keep the dish clean. Query fi rst. Editorial guidelines online. Today, this area is home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples and acknowledging them reminds us of our important connection to this land and its’ waters. *Advertisers welcome too! Subscribe for $22 a year, $39.50 for two years. May we who dwell on or visit this land and these waters Contact [email protected] be good stewards and honour those who came before us. *Our fi rst PHOTO CONTEST @niagaraescarpmentviews www.NEViews.ca [email protected] closes Oct. 1, 2017 Details online. 50 Ann Street, Georgetown ON L7G 2V2 15 16 Festival tips FOOD COURT

LOST & FOUND WATER INFORMATION BOOTH Break for refreshments at the picnic tables provided or take your snacks to the reading sites Any items left behind will be taken Bring your refillable container to the free Have a question? Visit our Information so you don’t miss a word. to the Operations Tent next to the water station in front of the Operations Tent. Booth in front of the Community Hall. Community Hall.

BOMBAY CAFÉ Authentic Indian food: Nomad Chef Lebanese sandwiches, hummus 5 Municipal St. Guelph samosas and pakoras, FIRST AID WASHROOMS nomadchef.ca sandwiches, brie with raisins and CH ILDREN’S AREA butter chicken, naan bread maple syrup Jenny’s Place is the hotspot for Should you need medical assistance, Toilets are located behind the Community children’s authors and activities. please visit the First Aid tent located Hall, on Chapel St., and in the vicinity of beside the Community Hall. both The Common and The Cottage. An See the reading schedule for the list of Angie’s Kitchen Quinoa and bean salads, hot- PLANET BEAN Fair Trade certified children’s authors and performers. accessible toilet is located on Cedar St. facebook.com/ dogs, sausages, hamburgers, in partnership with J.O.E. organic coffee angieskitchen7 grilled chicken and desserts (dark roast and decaf) Vegan options available BOOK SIGNINGS ACCESSIBILITY Following their reading sets, authors We strive to make our events inclusive. MAPLETON ORGANIC Fresh ice cream are available to sign copies of their A shade tent is provided at each site for ICE CREAM and frozen yogurt work. The book signing table is across people with disabilities, older patrons, mapetonsorganic.ca the street from the Community Hall, and pregnant women. An accessible next to The Bookshelf’s booth. toilet is located on Cedar St. If you have mobility issues, flag down a volunteer in a golf cart and they’ll be happy to take you to your destination. The Open Book

JESS ICA WESTHEAD 3:45-4:05 PM FREE SHUTTLE BUS SCHEDULE • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Patio In 2012, CBC Books named Jessica “one of the 10 Canadian women writers you need to read Sleeman Centre University Centre Eden Mills to Eden Mills to Located on the terrace of The Mill, now.” Her acclaimed short story collection And (Woolwich St) to Eden Mills Sleeman Centre University Centre Also Sharks was a Globe & Mail Top 100 Book. In to Eden Mills the Open Book Patio is a quiet haven Things Not to Do (October, 2017) Jessica harness- 11:00 AM 11:15 AM 4:00 PM 4:45 PM in which to relax with a glass of wine es her powers of empathy, humour, and disarming 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM or beer. 19+ with a valid ID. honesty to create a mosaic of malcontents trying 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM desperately to hold onto what they think they 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM deserve. You won’t want to miss her fun, 2:00 PM 2:15 PM high-energy reading at the Open Book Patio! 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 17 18 Oe n ThOUSANd Trees G uELPH Little Theatre L yNNVANder Studios One Thousand Trees provides Guelph Little Theatre is proud to Lynnvander Studios is a Guelph- PUBL ISHERS’ WAY writing, promotional assistance, launch their 82nd season with 5 based design company focused Be sure to check out Publishers’ Way along the main street of the village for a vibrant picture of the current editing & proofreading, and shows: The Gondoliers (Oct 13- on the generation of board games, Canadian literary scene. pre-press & publishing services, 27/17) Saving Sleeping Beauty (Nov role-playing game books and works for those with a story to tell or EXHIBITORS 24-Dec 10/17), Gloria’s Guy (Jan 26- of fiction within the universes for a message to relay. Feb 10/18), The Ghost Light Island which they design games. 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Finely written articles K aTHY Robertson and gorgeous photography intro- Bthely Ward CREAT IVE WRITING AT Gil l ian Thomas K athy Robertson is an award-winning duce its natural wonders, fascinating Psychotherapist and stepmom, GUELPH (U of G) Mollie Evans and All Dreams Consid- writer and a member of the people, community efforts, outdoor Blythe Ward, has distilled her The Creative Writing at Guelph ered are Gillian’s two novels. Gillian is Cambridge Writers’ Collective. adventures, cultural events and experience into Stepping Up to a certificate program is offered also the founder of Somewhere - Her book, Poetic Ponderings, is a festivals, and historical treasures. Happy Stepfamily. This practical and through the University of Guelph A Travel Magazine. reflective tapestry of life’s joys and NEViews.ca positive book gives new and expe- Open Learning in partnership with sorrows, and the human spirit’s tri- rienced stepparents the tools they the School of English and Theatre umphant nature radiates throughout. need to build successful, strong and Studies MFA program. happy stepfamilies. 19 20 21 22 SUN DAY READING SCHEDULE AUTHOR INDEX Join the authors as they read from their latest works! Following each set, the authors will be signing your copies of their books near The Bookshelf sales table. To learn more, read our author bios on the following pages. AUTHORS FOR ADULTS AUTHORS FOR TEENS

COTTAGE MILL SCULPTURE RIVERMEAD COMMON Jenny’s GARDEN Place Jordan Abel 25 Erin Bow 35 Backyard Claire Cameron 38 James Bow 28 12:00-12:15 Join the opening parade, starting at The Cottage, with piper Robin Aggus Tim Cook 31 Vicki Grant 28 Welcome address by Town Crier Jenny Kitson and GET Mayor Chris White at the Eva Crocker 24 E. Graziani 35 Eden Mills Community Hall Lorna Crozier 25 Deb Loughead 28 Terry Fallis 32 Lisa Moore 35 12:30 Beyond the Pale F ar From The Tree Witness, We Are Author’s and Steven Heighton Jesse Ruddock Gregory Scofield Entertainers Barbara Gowdy 38 Colleen Nelson 35 - for Kids 1:30 Linden McIntyre Eva Crocker Lorna Crozier Daniel Grenier 30 Danielle Younge-Ullman 28 Stephen Kathleen Winter Jordan Abel 12:30 –12:55 Steven Heighton 23 Henighan Lauri Holomis Stephen Henighan 23 1:00 – 1:25 Emma Donoghue Michael Helm 37 AUTHORS FOR KIDS Vocamus Press Authors for Teens Kasia Jaronczyk 27 1:30 The Fringe Poetry Slam 1:30 – 2:00 - Russell Fralich Elise Gordezky Kasia Jaronczyk Danielle Author signing Shari Lapena 36 Emma Donoghue 39 2:30 Alisha Kaplan Fira Greg Rhyno Younge- Ullman Mary King Patrick Kelly Karen Smythe Deb Loughead 1:30 – 2:00 Catherine Leroux 30 Lauri Holomis 39 Joanna Fraser Danielle Hagel Macer James Bow Nicole Lundrigan 36 Robert Laidlaw 41 Christine Ottoni Truth Is... Vicki Grant 2:00 – 2:20 Linden MacIntyre 23 Shane Peacock 40 David Robertson Suzette Mayr 29 David Robertson 40 2:30 Anchor On A Qui Vivra, Verra Lost Horizons No Dress 2:25 – 2:45 - Thread Catherine Leroux Dr. Tim Cook Rehearsal, Vikki VanSickle Monia Mazigh 30 Kathy Stinson 41 Leanne Betasamosake Daniel Grenier Carol Off This Is Our Life 3:30 2:50 –3:10 Dan Needles 32 Vikki VanSickle 40 Simpson Terry Fallis Monia Mazigh Tanya Talaga Shane Peacock Suzette Mayr Mary Walsh Carol Off 31 Entertainer – Joanna Fraser 39 Dan Needles 3:15 – 3:45 Heather O’Neill 37 Magician – Tyler Fergus 42 Author signing Alison Pick 38 3:45 – 4:05 3:30 The Fringe Open Book MFA Students Authors for Teens K athy Stinson Andrew Pyper 36 - Susan Carpenter Patio Marilo Nuñez, Walter Palmer, E. Graziani Michael Redhill 37 OTHER READINGS 4:30 Patrick Meade 3:45 - 4:05 Jacquelyn Ross, Ashish Seth, Colleen Nelson 4:10 – 4:30 Sean Lindsay Jessica Leanne Simpson, Ambika Thompson Lisa Moore Robert Laidlaw Greg Rhyno 27 Maša Torbica Westhead Literary Contest Awards Erin Bow 4:30 – 5:00 Jesse Ruddock 24 Children’s Poetry Contest Winners 41 Alisha Kaplan, Dante Nieuwold Author signing Kathryn Edgecombe Gregory Scofield 25 The Fringe 26& 33 4:30 – 4:45 Leanne Betasamosake Simpson 29 Literary Contest Winners 34 Children’s 4:30 There Is No The Devil You Heart of the Poetry Contest Karen Smythe 27 Poetry Slam 26 - Know? Matter Present Like Awards 5:30 Nicole Lundrigan Michael Redhill The Time Tanya Talaga 31 University of Guelph MFA Students 34 Shari Lapena Heather O’Neill Barbara Gowdy 5:00 – 5:30 Tyler Fergus Mary Walsh 32 Claire Cameron Andrew Pyper Michael Helm (Magician) Alison Pick Jessica Westhead 16 Zoe Whittall 29 Kathleen Winter 24 23 24

Te h MilL 12:30 – 1:30 pm The Sculpture Garden 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Beyond the Pale Far From the Tree Introducer: Marie Zimmerman, Executive Director, Hillside Festival and Eden Mills resident Introducer: Nicholas Ruddock, Guelph family physician, novelist, poet and short story writer STEVEN HEIGHTON J eSSE Ruddock

Steven’s novel, Afterlands, was a New York Times Book Review Ed- Born and raised in Guelph, Jesse (daughter of artist Cheryl Ruddock itors’ Choice and is in pre-production for film. His works have been and author Dr. Nicholas Ruddock) grew up playing boys’ hockey nominated for the Pushcart Prize, the Trillium Award, and Britain’s and went to Harvard on a hockey scholarship. After racking up W.H. Smith Award. In 2016 his collection, The Waking Comes Late, concussions, Jesse had to quit the ice, and took to studying poetry, won the Governor General’s Award for Poetry. His latest novel, The completing a Master’s at U of T. Her writing and photographs have Nightingale Won’t Let You Sleep, is a “rich and disturbing literary appeared in the NewYorker.com, BOMB Magazine, Music & Litera- thriller” (Annie Proulx). Steven lives in Kingston. ture , and Vice. Jesse will be reading from her first novel, Shot-Blue, a book of first love and first loss. She has recently moved from New The Nightingale Won’t Let You Sleep (Penguin Random House) York City back to Canada.

Shot-Blue (Coach House Books)

LINDEN MACINTYRE Eav Crocker

Linden is a distinguished writer and broadcast journalist. Co-host Her debut short story collection, Barrelling Forward, was shortlist- of the CBC’s the fifth estate for 24 years, he has won 10 Gemini ed for the 2015 NLCU Fresh Fish Award for Emerging Writers, and awards. His bestselling first novel, The Long Stretch, was nominated Eva was one of three finalists for the 2017 . As for a CBA LIbris Award. His second novel, The Bishop’s Man, was a Trevor Corkum says in his review of Barrelling Forward, “this is a #1 national bestseller, and won the Scotiabank and the remarkably assured debut, a fine and enthralling collection that will Dartmouth Book Award. The third book in his loose-knit trilo- excite and seduce readers, propelling Eva Crocker into the top tier gy, Why Men Lie, was also a #1 national bestseller, as well as a Globe of talented CanLit up-and-comers.” Eva is the daughter of writer and Mail “Can’t Miss” Book for 2012. Linden’s most recent novel, Lisa Moore and Memorial University academic Stephen Crocker. The Only Café, is a moving and illuminating exploration of how the She currently lives in Newfoundland. traumatic past can haunt the present. Linden lives in Toronto. Barrelling Forward (Anansi Press) The Only Café (Penguin Random House Canada) STEPHEN HENIGHAN K aTHLEEN Winter

Stephen is the winner of the 2016 McNally-Robinson/Prairie K athleen was born in England and began her career as a scriptwriter Fire Short Fiction Prize. He has been a finalist for the Governor for Sesame Street. Her 2010 novel, Annabel, was shortlisted for the General’s Literary Award and the Canada Prize in the Humanities. Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Governor General’s Literary Award, Stephen has translated novels into English from Portuguese and the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, the Amazon.ca First Novel Romanian, and has published fourteen original books of fiction and Award, the Orange Prize, and numerous other awards. It was also a non-fiction, most recently the novels The Path of the Jaguar and Mr. Globe and Mail “Best Book,” a New York Times “Notable” book, and Singh Among the Fugitives. He teaches Latin American Literature at #1 bestseller in Canada. Her Arctic memoir, Boundless, the University of Guelph. Stephen lives in Guelph. was shortlisted for Canada’s Weston and Taylor non-fiction prizes. Her most recent novel, Lost in September, is a gripping and compas- The Path of the Jaguar (Thistle Down Press) sionate reimagining of General Wolfe, one of the most well-known figures in Canadian history. Kathleen lives in Montreal.

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RERAIV ME D 12:30 – 1:30 pm THE COTTAGE 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Witness, We Are Tegeh Frin – Set One Introducer: Linda Sword, environmental activist Hosted by: Melinda Burns, Laura Taylor and Michael Kleiza

The Fringe is a set of readings by emerging writers who are not yet published G rEGORY Scofield in book format. Submissions are reviewed blind by a panel, and the best are If you would like to be invited to read. Over the years, several of our Fringe readers have gone on Gregory is the author of seven acclaimed poetry collections for considered to read at which he was awarded the 2016 Latner Writers’ Trust Poetry Prize to be published. by The Writers’ Trust of Canada. He was also awarded the Dorothy The Fringe in 2018, Livesay Award for his first collection of poetry. He is Red River Métis Set One please check our website of Cree, Scottish and European descent. A speaker of Cree, he incorporates the language into his poetry. Gregory is also the author R uSSELL Fralich – Exclusion Zone for details in the new year. of the memoir Thunder Through My Veins. His latest collection of poetry, Witness, I Am, is a gripping collection that delves into issues Ahalis Kaplan – Coming Off Eight Years… (Poetry) www.emwf.ca of identity, belonging, and the desperate state of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Gregory lives in Sudbury. Maryi K ng – Wonder Dog Witness, I Am (Nightwood Editions) Dan ieLLE Hagel – Prairie Invocation (Poetry) Crteh is in Ottoni – Glass Teeth Lorna Crozier

Lorna is the author of 16 books of poetry, including The Wrong Cat and The Wild in You. She is a Professor Emerita at the University of Victoria, has been awarded the Governor General’s Award for Poetry, and is a three-time recipient of the Pat Lowther Award. Her THE MILL 1:30 – 2:30 pm newest collection of poetry, What The Soul Doesn’t Want, revels in the quirkiness and whimsy of the natural world, while also delivering arresting poems about aging and grief. Lorna lives on Vancouver Island with writer Patrick Lane.

What The Soul Doesn’t Want (Freehand Books) POETRY SLAM Photo Credit: Kamil Bialous Featuring the 2017 Guelph Poetry Slam Team: Elise Gordezky, Fira, Patrick Kelly, Jordan Abel Macer, and Truth Is…

Jordan is a Nisga’a writer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines and journals across Canada, including Prairie Fire, The Join the 2017 Guelph Poetry Slam Team as Capilano Review, ARC Poetry, Broken Pencil, Grain, OCW Magazine, they enter into a friendly spoken word battle – and Canadian Literature. Jordan’s first book, The Place of Scraps, was a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award and won the aka a Poetry Slam. Audience members will Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize. Jordan’s third book, Injun, won the be randomly selected to judge each poem prestigious 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize. His conceptual writing engages presented. Collectively, the audience will with the representation of Indigenous peoples in anthropology and popular culture. Jordan currently lives in Winnipeg. determine the EMWF champion poet in this interactive poetry slam competition. Injun (Talonbooks) 27 28

Te h ScULPTURE Garden 1:30 – 2:30 pm The COMMON 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Vocamus Press Athorsu for Teens Introducer: Jeremy Luke Hill, author, publisher at Vocamus Press Coordinator: Helen Kubiw, CanLit for Little Canadians blogger, bibliophile, teacher-librarian, reviewer Introductions by students Michaela McBryde, Jessica Hill, Grace Deter, Rose Knetsch and Kieran Moch Ksa ia Jaronczyk Dan ieLLE Younge-Ullman K asia is a microbiologist by training. She has published poems and Danielle studied English and Theater at McGill University, and then worked short stories in Room, The Prairie Journal, Carousel, Nashwaak Review, as a professional actor for ten years, during which she held a wild variety of and in Postscripts to Darkness. Her stories have won first place at the acting and non-acting jobs—everything from working on the stage and in Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Fiction Contest in 2010 and second place independent films, dubbing English voices for Japanese TV, to teaching in the GritLit festival in 2014. Her work has been longlisted for the Pilates. Her novel, Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined, was hailed as “[a]n CBC Radio Literary Award 2010 and shortlisted for the Bristol Prize emotionally resonant, fabulously crafted novel” by Quill & Quire, starred 2016. She is the co-editor of Polish(ed): Poland Rooted in Canadian review. Danielle lives with her husband and two daughters in Toronto. Fiction, an anthology of Polish-Canadian short stories that will be published in September 2017 by Guernica Editions. Her debut short Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined (Penguin Random House) story collection, Lemons, was published by Mansfield Press in May 2017. Debughea Lo d Lemons (Mansfield Press) Deb is the author of more than 35 books for children and young adults. She has also written and directed children’s plays, and taught creative Greg Rhyno writing classes for adults. Deb’s books have been translated into seven languages, and her award-winning poetry and adult fiction have Greg’s debut novel To Me You Seem Giant will be available from appeared in a variety of Canadian publications. Her newest novel is NeWest Press in September 2017. His writing has appeared in PRISM The Secrets We Keep, a YA mystery full of suspense, loyalty and guilt. International, Rhapsody, and is forthcoming in Riddle Fence. In Deb lives with her husband in Toronto. addition, he has toured and recorded with such rock n’ roll outfits as the Parkas, Phasers on Stun, and Wild Hearses. His music has been The Secrets We Keep (Dundurn Press) licensed to television and film, including shows like Scrubs, Greek, and Dawson’s Creek. Currently, he is an MFA candidate at the U niversity of Guelph. He lives with his family in Guelph, Ontario. James Bow James is the author of three fantasy novels for young readers, and the YA To Me You Seem Giant (NeWest Press) science-fiction novel Icarus Down, which has been shortlisted for multiple awards. This thrilling novel deals with themes relevant to contemporary society, such as truth and reconciliation, and the environment. James lives in Kitchener with his wife and fellow author Karen Smythe Erin Bow, and their two daughters, Vivian and Nora.

K aren’s short-story collection, Stubborn Bones, was published Icarus Down (Scholastic Canada) by Polestar, an imprint of Raincoast Books, in 2001. Before that, having graduated with her PhD in English from U of T in 1991, Karen published scholarly criticism widely and taught Canadian literature Vik c i GrANT at the University of Regina. Several non-academic positions and Vicki has been called “a superb storyteller” (The Canadian Children’s Book provinces later - including Continuing Ed Manager in Nova Scotia, Centre) and “one of the funniest writers working today” (The Vancouver Sun). University Registrar in PEI, and Policy Analyst in Guelph - Karen She wrote scripts for Theodore Tugboat, Big Comfy Couch and her own Gem- retired and enrolled in the Humber School of Writing correspon- ini-winning series Scoop & Doozie before graduating to young adult fiction. dence program, where she completed an early draft of her new Her novels have won the Red Maple, the Arthur Ellis Award and CBC’s Young book This Side of Sad under the mentorship of Diane Schoemperlen. , and have been shortlisted for The Edgar, CLA Children’s Book Karen currently lives in Guelph, where she is working full-time on of the Year and numerous Forest of Reading awards. She will be reading from novel #2 from her writing shed. her quirky, fast-paced novel Short for Chameleon. Vicki lives in Halifax.

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Te h COTTAGE 2:30 – 3:30 pm TeILh M L 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Anchor On A Thread – The Tragically Hip Q raui Viv , Verra Introducer: Adrian Hoad-Reddick, Vice Principal, Academics (Middle School) at Hillfield Strathallan College, poet, Introducer: Michelle Poitras Lawrence, visual artist and translator radio host and wordsmith Lannee Betasamosake C aTHERine Leroux Catherine’s novels include Marche en forêt and Madame Victoria. Simpson The Party Wall (Le mur mitoyen), her English-language debut, was selected for Indies Introduce for Summer/Fall 2016, shortlisted for Leanne is a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer, scholar, and musician. She the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize, and won the 2016 Governor is widely recognized as one of the most compelling Indigenous voices of General’s Award for Translation. Lyrical, intelligent and profound, her generation. As a writer, Leanne was named the inaugural RBC Charles The Party Wall is luminously human, a surreally unforgettable Taylor Emerging Writer by Thomas King. She has published extensive journey through the barriers that can both separate us and bring fiction and poetry in both book and magazine form. Her second book of us together. Catherine lives in Montreal. short stories and poetry, This Accident of Being Lost, blends elements of Nishnaabeg storytelling, science fiction, contemporary realism and the lyric voice, challenging you to reconsider the world you thought you The Party Wall (Biblioasis) knew. Leanne lives in Peterborough. Photo credit: Julie Artacho

This Accident of Being Lost (House of Anansi) suzette mayr Daniel Grenier Daniel’s first novel, The Longest Year (L’année la plus longue), won Suzette is the author of five critically acclaimed novels. Her fourth novel the Prix littéraire des collégiens and was a finalist for the Governor won multiple awards, was longlisted for the 2011 Scotiabank Monoceros General’s Literary Award for French Fiction, the Prix des libraires, and Giller Prize, nominated for a Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction and included on the Globe and Mail’s 100 Best Books of 2011. Her novels the Prix littéraire France-Québec. The English translation, The have also been nominated for the regional Commonwealth Writers’ Longest Year, was reviewed as “Ambitious. An epic with dense, Prize and the Henry Kreisel Award for Best First Book. Her most recent controlled writing. Large in scope yet intimate … A tour de force that book, Dr. Edith Vane and the Hares of Crawley Hall, is a satire that takes takes us across centuries, past frontiers… and doesn’t hesitate to flirt the hallowed halls of the campus novel in fantastical – and unsettling – with fantasy” (Le Devoir). Daniel lives with his family in Quebec City. directions. Suzette lives in Calgary and teaches Creative Writing at the University of Calgary. The Longest Year (House of Anansi)

Dr. Edith Vane and the Hares of Crawley Hall (Coach House Books) Zoe Whittall Monia Mazigh

Zoe has been called “the cockiest, brashest, funniest, toughest writer to Monia was born and raised in Tunisia and immigrated to Canada in emerge from Montreal since Mordecai Richler.” Her debut novel, Bottle 1991. She was catapulted onto the public stage in 2002 when her Rocket Hearts, made the Globe and Mail Top 100 Books of the Year and CBC Canada Reads’ Top Ten Essential Novels of the Decade. In 2008, husband, Maher Arar, was deported to Syria where he was tortured Zoe won the Dayne Ogilvie Grant for an Emerging Gay Author. Her most and held without charge. She campaigned tirelessly for his release. recent novel, The Best Kind of People, was a finalist for the Scotiabank She has published a memoir, Hope and Despair, and her novel, Mirrors Giller Prize, was selected as Indigo’s Number One Book of the Year, and and Mirages, was a finalist for the Trillium Book Award. Monia’s most has been chosen as the book to read in the 2017 inaugural Gryphons recent novel, Hope Has Two Daughters (Du pain et du jasmin), is a Read program at the University of Guelph. The Best Kind of People bracing, vivid story that captures life inside revolution through the explores issues of loyalty, truth, and the meaning of happiness through voices of its two female characters. Monia has a PhD in financial the lens of an all-American family on the brink of collapse. Zoe has an economics from McGill University and currently lives in Ottawa. MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph and currently lives in Toronto. Hope Has Two Daughters (House of Anansi) The Best Kind of People (House of Anansi Press) 31 32

Te h ScULPTURE Garden 2:30 – 3:30 pm rivermead 2:30 – 3:30 pm

Lost Horizons No Dress Rehearsal, This Is Our Life Introducer: Catherine Bush, novelist, coordinator of the Creative Writing MFA at University of Guelph/Humber Introducer: James Gordon, City of Guelph Councilor, musician, songwriter – The Tragically Hip Tim Cook T eRRY Fallis

Tim is a historian at the Canadian War Museum and author of 11 books Terry’s first novel, The Best Laid Plans, began as a podcast, won the including Warlords: Borden, Mackenzie King, and Canada’s World Wars, Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, was crowned the 2011 winner of and A Necessary War. His books have won numerous awards, including CBC’s Canada Reads as “the essential Canadian novel of the decade,” two C.P. Stacey Prizes for Military History, the J.W. Dafoe Prize, the and became a CBC Television series. His next two novels, The High Road 2009 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction and the Pierre Berton and Up and Down, were finalists for the Leacock Medal, and in 2015, he Award for popularizing Canadian history. In 2014 he was made a Mem- won the prize a second time, for his fourth book, No Relation. He also ber of the Order of Canada. His latest work, Vimy: the Battle and the won the Libris Award for Author of the Year (2013) from the Canadian Legend, is a bold new telling of the defining battle of the Great War. A Bookseller’s Association. His latest work, One Brother Shy, is at once professor at Carleton University, Tim lives in Ottawa with his family. poignant and humorous, heartbreaking and refreshing. Terry is the founder of the public relations firm, Thornley Fallis, and lives in Toronto Vimy: the Battle and the Legend (Allen Lane/PHR) with his wife and two sons. Photo credit: John Williams One Brother Shy (McClelland and Stewart) Carol Off Mary Walsh Carol is the host of As It Happens, CBC Radio’s flagship program covering human-interest stories worldwide. With extensive experi- One of the best-known faces of Canadian comedy, Mary is the ence in both Canadian and international affairs, Carol has covered creator of the CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, which has won conflicts all over the globe. She has won numerous awards for her CBC numerous Gemini, Canadian Comedy and Canadian Screen awards. television documentaries and her previous book, Bitter Chocolate: A champion for mental health survivors, she is a Member of the Investigating the Dark Side of the World’s Most Seductive Sweet. Her Order of Canada and has received a Governor General’s Perform- most recent book, All We Leave Behind, relates the gripping story ing Arts Awards for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. Her first book, of a family’s desperate attempts to escape Afghan warlords, Taliban Crying for the Moon, is the brilliantly funny and poignant story of oppression, and the persecutions of refugee life. Carol lives in Toronto. a young woman coming of age in late 1960s St. John’s Newfound- land. Mary lives in St. John’s. All We Leave Behind (Penguin Random House) Crying for the Moon (HarperCollins) Taany Talaga Tanya has been a journalist at the Toronto Star for 20 years, covering ev- Dan Needles erything from city news to Indigenous affairs. She has been nominated five times for the Governor General’s Michener Award in public service Dan won the 2003 Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour for With Axe journalism. In 2015, she was part of a team that won a National Newspa- & Flask, and his Wingfield Farm stage plays have appeared in theatres per Award for a year-long project on Murdered and Missing Indigenous across Canada and the United States. Needles was appointed a Women and Girls. Tanya was also on a team that won a 2013 National Member of the Order of Canada in 2014 for a body of work that Newspaper Award for a series on the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh. celebrates the people of rural Canada. His most recent work, True This June, she was awarded the 2017 Atkinson Fellowship. Her work Confessions from the Ninth Concession, embodies his insightful and of non-fiction, Seven Fallen Feathers, delves into the history of a small hilarious perspective on small town life. Dan lives with his wife at northern city that has come to manifest Canada’s long struggle with Larkspur Farm near Collingwood. human rights violations against Indigenous communities. Tanya lives in Toronto with her two teenage children. True Confessions from the Ninth Concession (Douglas & McIntyre)

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THE COTTAGE 3:30 – 4:30 pm The Sculpture Garden 3:30 – 4:30 PM

The Fringe – Set TWO MF A STUDENTS Hosted by: Catherine Bush, novelist, coordinator of the Creative Writing MFA at University of Guelph/Humber Hosted by: Melinda Burns, Laura Taylor and Michael Kleiza The Fringe is a set of readings by emerging writers who are not yet published Maro il Nuñez L eANNE Simpson in book format. Submissions are reviewed blind by a panel, and the best are If you would like to be Marilo is a playwright/director who has worked at Tarragon Theatre, Leanne is a mental health advocate from Toronto and a current invited to read. Over the years, several of our Fringe readers have gone on considered to read at Aluna Theatre, Cahoots Theatre, Alameda Theatre Company, Why student in the University of Guelph’s MFA in Creative Writing to be published. Not Theatre and others. She was Playwright-in-Residence at Aluna program. She was named as an Emerging Writer of 2016 by the The Fringe in 2018, Theatre (2015-2016). Marilo is a graduate of Ryerson Theatre School. Ontario Book Publishers Organization, and is currently writing a Set Two please check our website This fall she will begin her MFA in Creative Writing at the University nonfiction young adult book on growing up with bipolar disorder. for details in the new year. of Guelph. marilonunez.com Leanne’s writing has been published in Matrix Magazine, PAC’N S uSAN Carpenter – Martin and Amar HEAT, and What’s Your Story Toronto. P aTRick Meade – Danube Morning (Poetry) www.emwf.ca W alTER Palmer Walter is a former airline pilot, and a researcher, writer, and speaker Ambika Thompson S eAN Lindsay – A Daydreamer’s Luck on climate change and alternative energy. He is the author of Will Ambika is a writer, musician and parent who has been living in Marb ša To ica – Homecoming (Poetry) Sustainability Fly?, a non-fiction book that explores the subject of Berlin since 2003. She has been published with Electric Litera- sustainability and the possibilities for sustainable production and ture , NPR Berlin, Fanzine, Missing Slate, Plenitude, and Crab Fats consumption of aviation fuels. He is in his second year of the Guelph Magazine’s “Best of” compilation. She is also the fiction & Creative Writing MFA. managing editor of the online literary journal Leopardskin & Limes. ambikathompson.com J aCQUELYN Ross Jacquelyn is a writer and critic based in Toronto. Her writing has appeared in BOMB, Mousse, C Magazine, The Capilano Review, artforum.com, and elsewhere, and her recent chapbooks include Mayonnaise and Drawings on Yellow Paper. She publishes books by Followed by the emerging artists and writers under the small press 2017 Literary Blank Cheque, and is currently at work on a collection of stories. She is an MFA Contest Winners Creative Writing candidate at the Visit emwf.ca University of Guelph. Host: LAUREL MARSOLAIS, in the new year Retired Reference Librarian Ashish Seth for details about Ashish is a writer and educator the 2018 Literary S hORT Story based in Toronto. He received a BA Dante Nieuwold – Meridians and Parallels Rent our historic community hall in Political Science from the University Contest Internet access, kitchen, bar area, stage, tables & chairs of Toronto. He has published a book of science writing titled Come on baby take a Petryo Day or evening rentals for workshops, mee�ngs, weddings or family events chance with us: Issues in Psilocybin Mushroom Use Alisha Kaplan – Dinner Table Offering and served as an editor for Communicating Science, a science writing [email protected] textbook used at the . His piece “Paul the Fox: A C erEATiv non-fiction 519‐856‐4870 ‐ messages checked daily. Biographical Portrait” won runner up for Epiphany Literary Journal’s K athryn Edgecombe – The Shining Silver 2017 Creative Nonfiction Contest. He is currently pursuing an MFA in www.edenmills.ca for photos and addi�onal informa�on Creative Writing at the University of Guelph and working on a novel. 35 36

TeMh COM ON 3:30 – 4:30 pm Te h milL 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Athorsu for Teens Teh Devil You Know? Coordinator: Helen Kubiw, CanLit for Little Canadians blogger, bibliophile, teacher-librarian, reviewer Introducer: Steve Kraft, CEO of the Guelph Public Library Introductions by students Michaela McBryde, Jessica Hill, Grace Deter, Rose Knetsch and Kieran Moch Ni cOLE Lundrigan E.a Gr ziani E. Graziani is the author of War in My Town, one of the Canadian Children’s N icole is the author of five critically acclaimed novels — Glass Boys, Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens and finalist in the Hamilton Arts The Widow Tree, Unraveling Arva, Thaw, and The Seary Line. Her latest Council 2016 Literary Awards for Best Non-Fiction. She is also the author novel, The Substitute, uses sharp prose and gorgeous metaphors, and of the Alice duology and a novella, Jess Under Pressure. Her novel Breaking has been described as “a deliciously creepy, finely crafted page-turner Faith is a thoughtful and genuine story of a girl navigating a life saturated and a chilling look inside the mind of a psychopath.” Born in Ottawa and with mental illness and addiction. E. Graziani lives in Stoney Creek with her raised in Newfoundland, Nicole now lives in Toronto with her family. husband and four daughters. The Substitute (House of Anansi) Breaking Faith (Second Story Press) C oLLEEN Nelson Colleen is a teacher and an award-winning YA author. Her first book, Tori by Design, the story of a teen interested in pursuing fashion design, won the McNally Robinson Young Adult Book Award, as did her second book, The Fall. Her latest book, Blood Brothers, focuses on best friends, S hari Lapena Jakub and Lincoln, and their changing relationship as Lincoln is lured Shari wrote two award-winning literary novels before discovering into his older brother’s gang. Colleen lives in Winnipeg with her husband that writing thrillers was way more fun. The Couple Next Door, her and two children. suspense debut, was a New York Times bestseller and a Globe and Mail Best Book of 2016. Her books have been described as gripping, Blood Brothers (Dundurn Press) full of thrilling plot twists, “the best white-knuckle ride of the year” (Daily Mail), and “unputdownable” (C.L.Taylor). Shari will be reading from her newly released thriller, A Stranger in the House. Shari lives Lisa Moore in Toronto. Lisa is the acclaimed author of February, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize and selected as one of The New Yorker’s Best Books of A Stranger in the House (Penguin Random House) the Year. She is a three-time finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, most recently for her novel Caught, which was a national bestseller. Flannery is her first young adult novel, and has been described as “smart, bold and heartbreaking” (Kirkus Starred Review). She teaches creative writing at Memorial University and lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Andrew Pyper Flannery (House of Anansi Press) Photo credit: Nathalie Marsh Dubbed “Canada’s scariest writer” by his colleagues (a title he loves) Andrew has penned eight internationally bestselling novels. The Ewrin Bo Demonologist won the International Thriller Writers award for Best Erin is a physicist turned poet turned children’s novelist – and she’s won major Hardcover Novel and was selected for the Globe and Mail’s Best awards in all three roles. She’s the author of the acclaimed middle grade fantasy 100 Books of 2013 and Amazon’s 20 Best Books of 2013. Three of Plain Kate, and the new science fiction duology The Scorpion Rules and The Andrew’s novels are in active development for feature film. Fusing re- Swan Riders. The Scorpion Rules won the Canadian Library Association award lentless suspense with surprising emotion, his most recent book, The for YA Book of the Year, and the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction Only Child, is a thrilling, spine-tingling take on the gothic horror novel. and Fantasy. She will be reading from her stunning follow up novel, The Swan Riders. Erin lives in Kitchener with her husband James Bow – also a novelist, and The Only Child (Simon & Schuster) also here at Eden Mills – and their two young daughters.

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Te h ScULPTURE Garden 4:30 – 5:30 pm RERAIV ME D 4:30 – 5:30 pm

H eART of the Matter Tereh Is No Present Like The Time Introducer: Anna Bowen, freelance writer, editor, poet, and host and producer of the EMWF podcast series Introducer: Susan Ratcliffe, Chair, Eden Mills Writers’ Festival, Heritage Advocate M icHAEL Redhill Barbara Gowdy

Michael is a novelist, poet, playwright and former publisher of Brick. Barbara is the author of seven books, including The White Bone and He is the author of the novels Consolation and Martin Sloane, a finalist Helpless, all of which have met with international acclaim and critical for the 2001 Giller Prize; the short story collection Fidelity; and the praise. She has been a finalist three times for the Governor General’s poetry collection Light-Crossing; among other acclaimed works. Michael Award and the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and twice for the won the Dora Award for best play in 2001, the Commonwealth Writers Giller Prize and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. Hailed as intelligent Prize in 2002, the City of Toronto Book Award in 2007 and he was also and enthralling (The Globe and Mail), her latest novel, Little Sister, is nominated for the Man Booker Prize in 2007. Michael also writes the an impassioned tale of one woman’s determination to help a woman popular Hazel Micallef Mysteries under the name Inger Ash Wolfe. His she has never met, and to come to terms with a death for which she latest novel, Bellevue Square, is a darkly comic literary thriller. He lives has always felt responsible. A Member of the Order of Canada and a in Toronto. Guggenheim Fellow, Barbara lives in Toronto.

Bellevue Square (Doubleday) Little Sister (HarperCollins) Heather O’Neill Celair Cameron

Heather is a novelist, poet, short-story writer, screenwriter and Claire’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Globe and essayist. Her work, which includes Lullabies for Little Criminals, The Mail, Los Angeles Review of Books and The Rumpus. Her first novel, Girl Who Was Saturday Night, and Daydreams of Angels, has been The Line Painter, won the Northern Lit Award from the Ontario shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, and, twice, Library Service and was nominated for an Arthur Ellis Crime Writing the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and has won prizes such as CBC’s Can- Award for Best First Novel. Her second novel, The Bear, was a #1 ada Reads and the Paragraphe Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction. national bestseller and was longlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize Her most recent novel, The Lonely Hearts Hotel, has been described for Fiction. Her latest novel, The Last Neanderthal, is a haunting, as “a fairy tale laced with gunpowder and romance and icing sugar.” suspenseful, and profoundly moving novel that asks us to reconsider Heather lives in Montreal with her daughter. what it means to be human. Claire lives with her husband and two sons in Toronto. The Lonely Hearts Hotel (HarperCollins) Photo credit: Julia C Vona The Last Neanderthal (Doubleday) Michael Helm Alison Pick

Michael is the author of The Projectionist, a finalist for the Scotiabank Winner of the 2002 Bronwen Wallace Award, Alison is a poet, Giller Prize; In the Place of Last Things, a finalist for the Rogers Writ- novelist and memoirist. Her novel, the bestselling Far to Go, was ers’ Trust Fiction Prize and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best nominated for the Man Booker Prize and won the Canadian Jewish Book; and Cities of Refuge, a Globe and Mail “Book of the Year.” The Award for Fiction. Her memoir, Between Gods, was a finalist for the 2016 Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize described his most recent BC National Award for Non-Fiction, and was a Globe and Mail “Best book, After James, as “a singular, puzzle-box of a novel delivered in Book” of 2014. Her most recent novel, Strangers With The Same gorgeous prose.” An editor at Brick magazine, Michael teaches at Dream, is set in 1921 Palestine and follows a group of young Jewish York University and lives near Dundas. pioneers, founders of a kibbutz which later becomes part of the State of Israel. Alison lives in Toronto with her family. After James (McClelland and Stewart) Strangers With The Same Dream (Knopf / PRH) 39 40

J eNNY’s PLACE 12:30 – 2:00 pm JENNY’S PLACE 2:00 – 3:45 pm

A uTHORS for Kids A uTHORS for Kids Introducer: Karla McEachern,teacher, Halton District School Board, and Eden Mills resident Coordinator: Karla McEachren, teacher, Halton District School Board, and Eden Mills resident Introductions by students Samantha McPherson and Thea AuCoin. Introductions by students Samantha McPherson and Thea AuCoin

Dav id RoBERTSON 2:00-2:20 pm Lur a i HoLOmis 12:30-12:55 pm David, who is of Irish, Scottish, English and Cree heritage won the Lauri has worked with the Gretzky Family and the Wayne Gretzky John Hirsch Award for Most Promising Manitoba Writer in 2015, and Foundation for many years. Great, co-written with actor and produc- the Beatrice Mosionier Indigenous Writer of the Year in 2017. He was a er Glen Gretzky, was inspired by Walter Gretzky, dubbed Canada’s contributor to the anthology Manitowapow: Aboriginal Writings From most famous hockey dad. The book is illustrated by award-winning the Land of Water, Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, and writer, illustrator, and broadcaster Kevin Sylvester. Lauri lives in the LGBT sci-fi anthology Love Beyond Body Space and Time. David Toronto with her husband and son. has created several bestselling graphic novels. His first children’s book, When We Were Alone, a story of empowerment and strength, won the Great (Penguin Random House) McNally Robinson Books for Young People Award/Younger Category in 2017. David lives in Winnipeg.

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Vikn k i Va Sickle 2:25-2:45 pm 1:00-1:25 pm Emma Donoghue Vikki is the author of a number of books for children including the Emma has been writing for a living since her early twenties with success novels Words that Start with B (CBA Libris Award Children’s Book of in many genres including plays, short stories, novels and screenplay. Her the Year finalist); Love Is a Four-Letter Word; Summer Days, Starry (Red Maple Finalist); and , brand new this fall. novel, Room, was an international bestseller, and was nominated for the Nights The Winnowing Her first picture book, the dynamic and magical , Man Booker and Orange Prizes. Emma’s screenplay adaptation of Room If I Had a Gryphon was a finalist for the Blue Spruce Award and the Rainforest of was nominated for an Academy Award. Her novel, The Wonder, was a 2016 finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, as well as Ireland’s Kerry Reading Award. Vikki lives in Toronto and balances writing with her duties as Marketing and Publicity Manager at Penguin Random Group Novel of the Year. The Lotterys Plus One, her exceptional book for middle-grade readers, is the first in a series about a huge, multi- House Canada Young Readers. cultural, homeschooling Toronto family. Emma lives in London, Ontario. If I Had A Gryphon (Penguin Random House) The Lotterys Plus One (HarperCollins)

Shane Peacock 2:50-3:10 pm Joanna Fraser 1:30-2:00 pm Shane is a novelist, playwright, journalist, and television screenwriter for audiences of all ages. His best-selling series, The Boy Sherlock Joanna is a graduate of Sheridan’s Musical Theatre Program and the Holmes, has been published in twelve languages and has found its Second City Conservatory Program in Toronto. She is the Artistic way onto more than sixty shortlists. It won multiple awards including Director of the Georgetown Children’s Chorus and founder/leader of the prestigious Violet Downey Award, and has been a finalist for Georgetown Globe Productions’ Youth Summer Camp, now in its sixth the Governor General’s Award and three times nominated for the year. Joanna is a ball of energy and an extrovert to the core. The kids TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. His first picture book, The won’t know what hit ’em! Artist and Me, is a powerful story about individuality and tolerance. It quickly became a Junior Library Guild of America selection and Blue Spruce Award nominee. Shane lives on a small farm near Cobourg.

1:30-2:00 pm - Author Signings The Artist and Me (Owlkids Books)

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J eNNY’s PLACE 3:45 – 5:00 pm JENNY’S PLACE 5:00 – 5:30 pm

A uTHORS for Kids T yLER Fergus (magician) Introducer: Karla McEachern,teacher, Halton District School Board, and Eden Mills resident Coordinator: Karla McEachren, teacher, Halton District School Board, and Eden Mills resident Introductions by students Samantha McPherson and Thea AuCoin. Introductions by students Samantha McPherson and Thea AuCoin

K aTHY Stinson 3:45-4:05 pm Tyler was given a beginner’s book of magic tricks to help him Kathy is the author of 14 picture books, 12 novels, 5 non-fiction books, 1 collection of short stories, 11 stories in anthologies, and 7 pass the time while confined to a body cast for three months magazine stories. Her numerous books have attracted many award nominations, some receiving international acclaim. Kathy has led at age 12. In recovery from a surgery to address Spinabifi- writing workshops across Canada and in Africa. Her book Harry da-Occolta, Tyler studied the book daily, eventually reading and Walter was a Blue Spruce nominee and a winner of a National Parenting Product Award. Her latest children’s book, The Dance of all the magic books he could get his hands on at the library the Violin, is the uplifting true story of violinist Joshua Bell at one of and mastering the tricks as a teen. Having already confront- his early competitions. Kathy lives in Rockwood, just down the road from Eden Mills. ed a diagnosis of hemophilia and dyslexia as a child, magic was the ticket for Tyler to be able to help others and regain The Dance of the Violin (Annick Press) confidence as a young adult. Now a beloved and success- R obERT Laidlaw 4:10-4:30 pm ful magician and illusionist from Milton, Ontario, Tyler has

Robert is a Chartered Biologist, award-winning author of nine performed 3,500 shows for children and adults filled with children’s books and the founder and Executive Director of the humour and dazzling tricks. international wildlife protection charity Zoocheck. His work has involved advocacy initiatives such as lobbying governments and rescuing animals. His books illuminate the challenges and issues that animals face. He is regularly consulted by media across the country and has spoken to tens of thousands of people of all ages throughout Canada and overseas. In 2014, Rob received the Frederic A. McGrand Award for substantial contribution to animal welfare in Canada. His book, Elephant Journey, is the beautiful story of the rescue of three elephants from a zoo. He lives in Toronto.

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