Calling all Authors and Illustrators!
Each Webinar is 60 minutes in length.
Time: 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT / 8 pm AT / 8:30 pm NL
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Webinar 1 - Focus: Illustrators
September 22, 2025
Draw Them In: Engaging Students with Illustrator Presentations
Presented by Marcus Cutler
Session Description: Unfortunately, young students have short attention spans. Fortunately, illustrators have a secret weapon to maintain their engagement–live art making! Marcus will demonstrate different methods of harnessing this power, resulting in unforgettable presentations that will inspire and energize your audience. Marcus will also dish out tips on slide presentations, live readings, virtual visits, Q&A sessions, and more!
Marcus Cutler is the author of The Crayon Stub and I Do Not Eat Children, and the upcoming title, I Think We're Upside Down. He is also the illustrator of Do Not Turn the Page!, The Three Canadian Pigs, and The Lark Ba Detective Series, among many others. He lives in Tecumseh, Ontario, where he enjoys watching movies, cooking breakfast, and practicing kung fu.
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Webinar 2 - Focus: Virtual Presentations
September 29, 2025
Virtually Great: How to Level Up your Online Sessions
Presented by Marty Chan
Session Description: Veteran virtual presenter Marty Chan shares his tips on how to engage an online audience. He’ll discuss the basics of camera, lighting, audio, and slides. He’ll also reveal troubleshooting techniques when things go wrong with the virtual platform. Armed with Marty’s tips, you will transform your online visit into a must-see event.Marty Chan writes books for kids, stage plays for adults, and social media posts for fun. He wrote the bestselling YA thriller Haunted Hospital. As a virtual presenter, he has delivered over 1,500 online sessions to schools around the world including Japan, England, Mexico, New York, Chicago, and various communities across Canada.
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Webinar 3 - Focus: K-grade 6
October 6, 2025
Connect with Courage! An Author's Playbook for School Visits for Kindergarten to Grade 6
Presented by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Session Description: How do new and experienced authors create fun and memorable school and library presentations? How do you handle nerves and surprises? How do you leave a lasting impression… in a good way? Learn how to prepare, hype yourself up, connect with even the toughest crowd, and feel at ease sharing your author story.
Mitali Banerjee Ruths was born in New York, grew up in Texas, and now lives in Montreal. She is the award-winning author of The Party Diaries early chapter book series, The Inside Scouts early reader series, as well as picture books Archie Celebrates Diwali and Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding. A proud desi kid at heart, Mitali draws inspiration from South Asian culture, writing the books she wanted to read growing up.
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Webinar 4 - Focus: Teen Audiences
October 20, 2025
Rizz: How to Engage Teen Readers
Presented by Victoria Koops
Session Description: What is rizz, even? Do you have it? Do you need it? Young Adult author, Victoria Koops, walks participants through creating and delivering meaningful, authentic presentations for teen audiences that connect and, as the youth say, “cook”. Learn how to format interactive content, adjust existing presentations for online delivery, and speak about social injustice with safety, laughter, and relevance.
Victoria Koops never stopped playing make-believe and often writes while wearing a tiara. Her stories are full of epic adventure and swoony romance, and navigate social issues through the power of fandom and geek culture. Who We are in Real Life is her award-winning debut novel.
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