Join authors Tiffany Stone, Kuljinder Kaur Brar and Carrie Anne Vanderhoop and illustrator Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator) as they share captivating tales full of wonder, and inspiration found in the world around us.

Perfect for readers of all ages who believe in the power of stories to connect us all.

Location: Childrens Tent, UBC Robson Square

Moderator: Laura Farina 

Readers: Tiffany Stone (Author),  The Day Dancer Flew (Orca Book Publishers) | Kuljinder Kaur Brar (Author), Mandeep’s Cloudy Days (Annick Press) | Carrie Anne Vanderhoop (Author), Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Illustrator), Wôpanâak Seasons: Seeqan, Neepun, Keepun, Pup8n, (Tradewind Books)

About The Host

Laura Fairna

Laura Farina is the author of two books of poetry and a picture book. A new book of poems is forthcoming from Coach House Books. She's the the recipient of the Archibald Lampman Prize and has appeared on the longlist for both the ReLit Award and the CBC Poetry Prize. She's also the program manager for The Writer's Studio, SFU's year-long creative writing mentorship program.

About The Readers

Tiffany Stone

Tiffany Stone (she/her) is an acclaimed children’s poet and picture book author, living and writing in Maple Ridge on the traditional territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie) and qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen) Nations. She has published thirteen books, and her poems have been featured in Chirp magazine and on public transportation as part of Poetry in Transit. In addition, Tiffany has over two decades of experience as a children’s book editor, working with local publishers such as Greystone Kids and Tradewind Books, as well as freelancing.

Kuljinder Kaur Brar

KULJINDER KAUR BRAR is passionate about diverse representation in books and education. She is currently an elementary school teacher in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Spending time with her family and friends, nature walks, and anything milk chocolate brightens up her day.

Carrie Anne Vanderhoop

Carrie Anne Vanderhoop is from a lineage of Haida weavers - the daughter of Evelyn Vanderhoop and the graddaughter of Delores Churchill from the Gawa Git'ans Masset Inlet Eagle Clan. Her father is Aquinnah Wampanoag from Noepe, commonly known as Martha's Vineyard, where she grew up. She now lives on Haida Gwaii. As an educator, Carrie Anne hopes this book will foster in young people a connection with our natural world- the forests, the ocean, and the seashore- and respect for the original stewards of the land, the first peoples of Turtle Island.