February 27, 2010

Had a blast with KC Dyer (author extraordinaire) in Toronto at the OLA Superconference–from chocolate fondue to colourful tights, from steamed bok choy to ice cream hats. What fun!

February 26, 2010

When: February 26th, 2010 @ noon.

CANSCAIP MASS BOOK LAUNCH
Want to find out what children and young adult CanLit is coming out this year? Come to CANSCAIP’s annual mass book launch where 20 authors and illustrators will present their new titles. It has become a Canadian tradition and a who’s who of the Canadian scene. S & B Books will be on-hand selling copies for autographing. (Exhibit Hall, Stage C)

OLA Superconference 2010.

February 12, 2010

On February 11th and 12th, 2010, I had the opportunity to go to an annual literacy conference called, Reading for the Love of it.

Besides hearing such scholars as:

Stephen Lewis

David Booth

Kathy Lundy

and Larry Swartz

I also had an opportunity to tour the massive exhibit hall.

This is a conference that was extraordinary–It should not be missed!

December 12, 2009

When: December 12, 2009
Where: Talbot Teen Centre, St Thomas Ontario
What: Book launch

Come celebrate Kari-Lynn Winters’ newest books, including On My Walk, Runaway Alphabet, and When Chickens Fly.

This is a family event that will include interactive storytelling, drama, singing, and puppetry. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served after the performance.

Admission Costs: Adults-$2, Children-$1. Proceeds go to the Talbot Teen Centre.

Please come!

November 28, 2009

After a 2 1/2 hour defense held today at UBC, before a scholarly and inspiring committee (Drs. Theresa Rogers, Carl Leggo, Maureen Kendrick, George Belliveau, Donal O Donoghue) and external examiner Dr. Marjorie Siegel, and in front of a full-house audience, my dissertation “Authorship as Assemblage: Multimodal Literacy as Creative Play, Literature, and Drama” was awarded “A” level and I am now Dr. Kari-Lynn Winters!

These pictures are of me (on the right) and my “Comp Group,” the team of fellow students (sadly missing Dr. Kim Lenters who is currently in South America) that helped pull me through this 9-year project (if you count my Masters), and of me and my mom, who’s been equally invaluable.

I am leaping for joy!

November 20, 2009

Even Children’s Authors Read and Write Beyond Words

Friday November 20, NCTE convention, Philadelphia, Room C16.

Join a trio of children’s authors and educators as they deliver an elephantine presentation about how to use the imaginative arts – art, music, and performance – to inspire children to become life-long readers and writers.

Featuring:

• Kari-Lynn Winters, author, performer, literacy researcher
• Lee Edward Fodi, author, illustrator, educator
• Lori Sherritt-Fleming, author, performer, educator

Click on the image below to view the full-size flyer (PDF). Art by Lee Edward Fodi:

November 12, 2009

When: Thursday Nov. 12, 7:pm
Where: Kidsbooks, 3083 W Broadway
What: On My Walk launch party

Come one and all to a grand Book Launch.

November 10, 2009

2009 Hycroft Event with special guest Sarah Ellis
November 10, 2009, 6:30-9pm
Hycroft Manor, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC.

Read more at the CWILL blog.

November 8, 2009

When: Sunday November 8 12:30-4:30pm
Where: Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush, 4387 Main St., Vancouver
What: Eight new kids books, two of them by Kari: aRYTHMétique and When Chickens Fly.

click for larger image

October 28, 2009

Where: The Gathering Place Theatre, 609 Helmcken
When: Wed. October 28, 6-7:30pm
What: Words from the Street Book Launch

For more info, see anotherslice.ca.

October 16, 2009

Come one and all to this free literary event. More than 30 of BC’s finest children’s authors and illustrators will be there.

When: October 16th, 2009; 1:30-3:30pm
Where: North Vancouver City Library

Presentations, Book Signings, Treats, Book Prizes, and more!

See the CWILL Website/Blog for further details.

August 21, 2009

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July 10, 2009

Catch my presentation at UBC:

June 15, 2009

Extreme Rollers

Extreme Rollers

We won another one! “Extreme Rollers” (ChickaDEE Magazine, pp. 22-25 January/February 2008), illustrated by Shane McGowan, was the winner of the Association of Educational Publishers 2009 “Distinguished Achievement Award” for fiction, grades K-5.

Read it online: click on the pictures on the right. Click to subscribe to ChickaDEE.

June 10, 2009

August 10-14, I and fellow writers will be teaching courses at the Vancouver Public Library Canadian Book Camp. Here’s the blurb from their website:

Calling all aspiring writers and book lovers! Sharpen your pencils, stretch your typing fingers, and spark your imagination at the Canadian Book Camp!

This unique day Camp lets youth with a passion for reading and writing connect with well-known authors and illustrators. Each morning features a new keynote speaker from the Canadian literary world. After lunch, campers experience a variety of different creative workshops. In this energetic, literary environment, campers are divided into two age groups: 11-13 and 14+.

Our inclusive program welcomes youth who want to try creative writing for the first time, aspiring authors with mountains of manuscripts, and everyone in between!