Author Visits
Sue enjoys doing author visits with children in classrooms and libraries, and joining in on the fun with parents, educators, and librarians at library conferences and children’s book festivals.
Upcoming Events
This sweet little Blue Bird book and I will be traveling to various events in the coming months - sometimes together, sometimes on our own!
Equipping Parents to Raise Disciples - October 10, 2026
One-Day Parenting Conference
Pompano Beach, Florida
Dynamic speakers and great door prizes,
including a copy of Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp?
I Read Canadian Day - November 4, 2026
You don't need to be Canadian to celebrate this day! You can listen to a Canadian book being read aloud by a Canadian author from wherever you are!
On this day, virtual visits with Sue will include a reading of
Hey There, Blue Bird, plus a group discussion and activity
For more info, see below, then reach out to arrange a visit!
More events coming -
Check back frequently for updates!
Sue would love to visit your class, library, day care, or homeschool group to chat about reading and writing.
Here's what to expect from Sue...
"Let's Celebrate" - For the littlest ones (ages 4 to 7; 20-30 minutes)
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An interactive reading of Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp?
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A discussion about gratitude and giving thanks
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A peek inside a writer's toolbox
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An opportunity for children to complete their own "Hey There" activity page
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Q&A
"Making a Difference" - For early middle grade children (ages 7 to 10, 45-60 minutes)
A fun and interactive presentation where Sue will:
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Discuss the writing process, from idea to publication (where ideas come from, research, writing, and editing and revising)
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Discuss how kids can make a difference
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Read an excerpt from a nonfiction nature feature from Clubhouse Jr or Clubhouse magazine
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Q&A
"Shine Your Light" - For middle grade readers (ages 10 to 13, 45-60 minutes)
An engaging presentation where Sue will:
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Discuss the writing process, from idea to publication (where ideas come from, research, writing, and editing and revising)
- Discuss the joy of sharing your gifts and talents with others
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Read an excerpt from Safety Stars or Breaking Through
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Q&A
Fees are flexible, and I'm always happy to work together with you to
tailor my presentation to meet your needs. Let's chat!
Coming soon! I Read Canadian Day – November 4, 2026
Why not invite a Canadian author to your school, library, or store for a free virtual visit? I’ll be participating and would love to join you in celebrating the day.
Great news: This opportunity isn’t just for Canadian hosts. We’ll be
celebrating Canadian books all around the globe!
Here's what to expect from Sue:
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Introduction
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An interactive reading of Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp?
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Q&A
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I’ll recommend books by other Canadian kidlit creators
For more info, check out I Read Canadian Day, then reach out to arrange a visit!
Testimonials
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"Thank you very much for sharing your author's journey with us!"
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"We all loved it! The students had great questions and we can see got inspired!"
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"Fun-fabulous!"
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"Thank you so much for sharing your work with us today. Hearing from real live authors is a true treat."
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"We had a wonderful afternoon with Sue... Students were very engaged by her presentation and asked a lot of questions about hockey, injury, and her experiences as a writer... Her visit was a wonderful addition to Ontario Public Library Week."
