Maggie  de Vries, Editor
Maggie de Vries is an author, editor and a teacher. Her adult non-fiction book, Missing Sarah, was shortlisted for a Governor General's Award and her most recent book, Tale of a Great White Fish: a Sturgeon Story won the ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award. Maggie has edited children's books since 2000 and has taught university courses in children's literature, education and creative writing since 1989. She lives in Vancouver with her husband, Roland, and their two cats, Misha and Sophie.
Workshop(s)
From Pictures to Juvenile Novels – What’s Selling to Children & Their Parents
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A panel of editors and agents discuss the ins and outs of the market for Children’s books in 2007. Capturing the Spirit: The Keys to Writing Biography and Memoir
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How is biography different from other non-fiction material? How important is accurate research? How much information is too much? Learn the secrets to this important genre from two masters of the craft. How to Write Effectively for Young Readers
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Author and editor Maggie de Vries will talk about creating exciting, strong and accessible books for young readers and will give attendees an opportunity to practice writing at a Grade two reading level.
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