Anne Dublin

Author, Teacher, Librarian

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.

I’m a member of The Writers' Union of Canada, which offers a number of programs to assist schools and libraries to arrange author visits. For details, please visit here.  

Please contact Authors' Booking Service to arrange a reading at your school or organization.

 

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.

 

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.