Aspiring writers&mdash\;come and ask Krist y Jackson\, author of Mortified\, about her writing process! This event is an afterschool writing workshop for middle graders.
\nAs w ell as reading from her book\, Kristy Jackson shares her top tips for youn g writers and talks about what sparked the themes in Mortified. F ind out what it was like working with comic artist RhaeL McGregor who crea ted the visuals for Mortified. Be prepared to laugh and learn!
\nWhen someone secretly signs Belin da Houle&mdash\;the school&rsquo\;s most introverted kid&mdash\;up to audi tion for a school play\, Belinda turns to her best friend and resident wit ch\, Sally\, for a spell. A spell for confidence. Except it feels more lik e a curse! What follows the ritual is comical series of tragedies\, from m akeup allergies\, to losing her chemically straightened hair\, accidentall y eating dog treats\, and more.
\nSet in a small Saskatchewan town w ith more dogs than people\, Mortified will appeal to fans of Dork Diaries\, Diary of a Wimpy Kid\, and anyone who enjoy c omics and funny MC novels.
\nKristy Ja ckson is a communications professional and the mother of two boys. Her wor k draws inspiration from her Cree and German background and a long list of embarrassing moments of her own. Jackson runs a program that delivers boo ks to children in seven remote Indigenous communities in Canada. She also volunteers for a non-profit dedicated to improving literacy in her communi ty. Mortified is her debut novel.
\nBorrow Mortified from ou r collection
\nIf you need an accessibility acco mmodation during this program\, please register early so we can confir m arrangements a few days before your visit.
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