Anne Dublin
Author, Teacher, Editor
INTRODUCTION
I write when I'm passionate about something, whether it's about a person or an historical event. Share my voyage of discovery as I researched and wrote my books. You'll learn not only about the subject but also about the sometimes surprising process of writing.
I love giving talks to people of all ages throughout Canada and the United States in many different settings—schools, community centers, and libraries.
My presentations expand on the material in my books. To make the events more real, I show visuals and artifacts and play audio clips. Each presentation is designed to be age and level appropriate.
I also give interactive workshops about children’s literature and storytelling.
Please contact Authors' Booking Service to arrange a reading at your school or organization.
UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS
I'm part of an authors' team competing at the Kids' Lit Quiz, Feb. 7/12 in Toronto. Coined the "sport of reading" by its founder, Wayne Mills of New Zealand, Kids' Lit Quiz pits teams of four readers against other teams, to answer questions about literature geared towards children ages 10-14. My team members include Lena Coakley, Philippa Dowding, and Gillian O'Reilly.
On Oct. 11/12, I'll be talking about Written on the Wind to groups of children in Nobleton, Ontario. I'm looking forward to sharing this book, which still has a lot of relevance today.
PRESENTING MY BOOKS
HISTORICAL FICTION
Written on the Wind
Set in Toronto in 1954, this gripping novel is based on the true story about Hurricane Hazel and how it affected the lives of Sarah and her immigrant family. I also talk about the surprising events that happened while researching this book.
The Orphan Rescue
It is 1937, and twelve-year-old Miriam and her young brother, David, are poor. Orphaned, they live with their grandparents who, although they love them, can barely afford to feed them. When David is sent to an orphanage – where he’s made to do dangerous work in a factory – Miriam decides to undertake a daring rescue. I do a PowerPoint presentation, showing photos of Poland then and now, and explain the many resources I used to research the book.
BIOGRAPHIES
Bobbie Rosenfeld and the Olympics
What was it like to be on the Canadian women’s track and field team at the 1928 Olympics? What were the highlights of the Games? And what part did Bobbie Rosenfeld play? These are some of the questions I answer in this fascinating talk about one of Canada’s greatest athletes.
June Callwood and Leadership
June Callwood was one of Canada’s leading journalists
and social activists. I examine her life and work, her leadership
qualities, and the heartbreaking challenges she had to face and
overcome. I motivate the listeners to think about how they can be
leaders in their own community.
Dynamic Women Dancers
Is a dancer just a pretty face and a strong body? I tell stories about ten women dancers from the world of ballet, modern, flamenco, and Bharatanatyam. They all had huge problems to overcome, such as blindness, racism, or poverty. They inspired people through their dancing, but most of all by going beyond the dance. Look for this exciting new title in Spring 2009!
ABOUT BOOKS AND WRITING
Jewish Books for Kids:
For Teachers, Librarians, and Parents
Do you want to build your library but don’t know what to buy? Are you looking for the perfect birthday or Hanukkah gift? Come to this hands-on workshop where you’ll find the books that will become your kids’ favorites. I’ll show you how to choose good books and avoid bad ones. You’ll have the chance to look at piles of the latest and greatest Jewish books. You’ll leave with handouts to guide all your buying decisions.
Why Should Young Adults Read Holocaust Literature,
Anyway?:
For Teachers and Librarians
Some of the developmental tasks of young adults include independence from parents, relationships with peers, and acquiring a system of values. I’ll talk about these developmental tasks in the context of classic and new Holocaust books for young adults. Then we’ll explore the difficult issues of censorship and sensationalism in this controversial field of children’s literature.
Storytelling Workshop
For Children
In this 3-session, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn some basic techniques of storytelling: how to find, learn, and tell a story. You’ll learn how to give positive feedback and how a story can lead to writing. This exciting workshop is designed for children, ages 8-12.