The Castle Key Great Magical Book

February 28, 2008

castle-key-cover.jpgThe Castle Key was selected by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre for The Magic of Books: Great Canadian Children’s Books About Magic. This thematic guide recommends books that will create a magical reading experience for children.

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Prose Writing Workshop for Teens

February 1, 2008

In February 2008, teen writers joined me at the York Woods library in Toronto for a prose writing workshop. Participants expressed themselves through writing using a variety of stimulating activities designed to teach technique.

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In the The Yo-Yo Prophet, 15-year-old Calvin becomes an overnight sensation as a yo-yoing street performer who thinks he can predict the future. To read an excerpt, click here. To view the book trailer, click here.

Did You Know …

  • Karen is currently President of CANSCAIP – the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers.
  • The Yo-Yo Prophet is a 2011 Ontario Library Association Best Bets Honourable Mention.
  • Karen is a guest editor of Young Voices – the Toronto Public Library's magazine of teen writing and art.

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