Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  School Residencies Are Back!

  12:00

  Kathy’s in-person writing workshops have resumed! Her Residency programs are highly rated by teachers, and feature a Div 1 workshop “Tell Me a Story,” and for Div 2- “Write On!” 

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• Monday, September 1, 2025

  It’s always TALEBLAZERS Time!

  12:00

  The Young Alberta Book Society (YABS) now offers its TALEBLAZERS programming throughout the school year! Kathy is delighted to be part of a creative roster of authors, illustrators, and storytellers, visiting schools and libraries across the province from September – June each year.
  Schools pay a small membership fee + the artist fee. YABS covers all of the travel expenses and coordinates the visits for hosting schools and libraries – so it is easier and more affordable to bring this resource to their students. Book Kathy now! She loves sharing stories with students of all ages.

Past Events

• Monday, October 27, 2025

  Crafting a Tale for Performance

  12:00 | Edmonton Public Library CAPILANO Branch 9915- 67 Street NW, Edmonton Alberta

  EVENING WORKSHOP: Monday October 27/2025 6:30-8:30 pm
  You’ve already conquered the first step: telling your tale all the way through, without a hitch.
  That’s a huge accomplishment! Now for the next step up the ladder – join me in exploring the art and practice of turning a good story into a compelling tale. It’s more than sharing a story, it’s about making a connection.
  *My workshop is intended for those already familiar with the oral art of storytelling. Participants will come with a bit of experience telling to some kind of group audience (family & friends or other.)

  Sponsored by Storytelling Alberta, Edmonton Chapter

  Register now: space is limited (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedzGE4O_JAXcsVZOTSNKUw1FNlbioKgtOZvjUO37odEVGjoQ/viewform

  Venue: Edmonton Public Library: Capilano Branch
  Fee: $20 (suggested fee for low-income $10)
  For more info call: 825-512-3536

• Thursday, November 7, 2024

  FLY with the Girl Guides

  12:00

  Kathy is looking forward to an evening of storytelling with Girl Guides in Edmonton. She’ll be telling tales thanks to the Young Alberta Book Society‘s community FLY (Fun Lit in YEG) program! It may be November but the embers of a few good stories will keep everyone warm. This event is made possible through support from the Edmonton Arts Council.

• Thursday, October 17, 2024

  Les jours sont contés

  12:00 | maison des arts de la parole Sherbrook, Quebec

  Kathy is thrilled to join Judith Poirier at of one of Quebec’s oldest storytelling festivals! Together they’ll cross a storytelling bridge connecting East/West, Franco/Anglo- and that’s only the beginning.

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• Thursday, October 3, 2024

  Northern Alberta Library Tour, 2024

  12:00

  Kathy heads up to the county of Grande Prairie for several storytelling performances in October. Hosted by local libraries, she will share stories with K-9 students in La Glace, Valhalla, Hythe, and Elmworth. Driving over 1200 kilometres down rural roads, Kathy’s storytelling motto “Have Mouth – Will Travel” is truth in action!

• Saturday, April 13, 2024

  Young Author’s Conference, April 2024

  12:00 | Sherwood Park, Alberta

  Kathy is delighted to return as a featured presenter at this awesome annual event.  2024 marks her 18^th year with the conference, hosted by the Elk Island Public & Catholic School Districts. She can’t wait to roll up her sleeves, sharpen her pencil, and meet this latest batch of inspiring young writers!  

• Thursday, March 14, 2024

  Family Storytelling Nights: March 14 & April 4

  12:00 | Alberta Avenue Community League.

  Kathy is presenting 2 storytelling shows for families at the Alberta Avenue Community Centre.
  Her March 14th performance features stories with a “green” theme, and on April 4th will Kathy share some of her original stories as well as a beautiful kindness tale from India. Both shows are FREE, thanks to funding from the Young Alberta Book Society’s community FLY program!

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• Sunday, January 28, 2024

  Mischief Managed, January 2024

  12:00

  
  Kathy is looking forward to joining the VANCOUVER TELLERS for their upcoming Zoom concert featuring tales of trickery. She’ll share one of her favourite stories from Ireland- no one can create hilarious havoc like the fairie.

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• Monday, May 1, 2023

  Canadian Children’s Book Week Tour

  12:00

  Kathy is honoured to be chosen as a featured storyteller in the 2023 edition of the Canadian Children’s Book Week Tour. This will be the third time Kathy participates in this prestigious national event, and she can’t wait to find out where she’s headed. Stay tuned for details!