Lynne loves to give readings and workshops for both adults and children. An award-winning poet and author, Lynne is an accredited teacher who has taught at the middle school, high school, and university levels. Lynne has a B.A. in psychology, a B.Ed. in English and drama with honours specialties, and an M.A. in English.

SCHOOL AND LIBRARY READINGS AND WORKSHOPS:

Lynne is available for both drama and creative-writing workshops, as well as readings for grades 3-12.

Subjects of special interest are
• An Author’s Life
  This topic, replete with props, addresses such questions as

  "Where do you get your ideas from?"
  "How long does it take to write a book?"
  "Who illustrates your books?"
  "How are books put together?"
  "How many drafts do you do?"
  "How do you get published?"
  "How many hours do you write each day?"

• The Black Loyalists and the Rachel: Our Canadian Girl books
• The Acadians and her novel Claire by Moonlight, forthcoming from Tundra in 2005
• Shakespeare and/or the Shakespeare Authorship question and her novel A Question of Will
• Topics of special interest to Jewish schools and libraries, with reference to her books Candles, Rebecca’s Flame, and/or The Thought of High Windows.

CONFERENCES FOR ADULTS:

Lynne is an experienced speaker who has given talks/workshops on her books, creative writing, Shakespeare and the Jewish Question, and the Shakespeare Authorship controversy.

COURSES FOR ADULTS:

Lynne welcomes invitations to give one or two semester courses on appreciating and writing children’s and/or young adult literature.

To book a school or library visit or to enquire about conferences, course outlines, fees, etc, please contact Lynne using the form below.