Creator Profile:
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
Home Location: Whites Lake, Nova Scotia
Website: daniellemc.com
Available for in-person visits: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Craft: Author
Genre: Picture Books, Chapter Books
Target Audience: PreK to Grade 5
Cost for School and Public Presentation: $250.00, plus applicable taxes
Biography
Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail is the co-author of Freddie the Flyer, with the first Indigenous pilot in the Arctic (and dear friend) Fred Carmichael (Tundra Books, 2023). She also published Alis the Aviator (Tundra Books, 2019), featuring Dr. Alis Kennedy, a pioneering Metis pilot. Danielle was Writer in Residence at Berton House in Dawson City, Yukon and Historian Laureate of Edmonton. Danielle now lives by the sea in Nova Scotia/Mi’kma’ki with her young family.
Presentation Information:
Presentation: Flying High into Books
This high-energy interactive session focuses on Danielle's bestselling aviation picture books. Kids will get up and moving, contribute questions and connections, and watch a multimedia PowerPoint with lots of pictures and video clips.If we have time left over, there are crafts and colouring sheets to enjoy!
Maximum: No max. Ages 3-7.
Presentation: Wonder-ful World of Writing
Ever wondered what it takes to become an author, where writers get their ideas, and more? This interactive PowerPoint session walks kids through Danielle's journey from 7-year-old creator to writing and publishing professional. We’ll talk about articles, poems, songs, books and more!
Maximum: No max. Ages 7-11.
Presentation: Five Top Tips for Researching & Creating Nonfiction
Danielle loves writing and reading fiction, but nonfiction has a special place in her heart - and her bookshelf! In this session, she’ll share her favourite tips and tricks from over 20 years of nonfiction research, writing, and publishing. Come ready to figure out your nonfiction superpowers and learn why true stories are sometimes the best stories!
Maximum: No max. Ages 9-12.
Workshop: The Care and Feeding of Creatives
This session gives creative kids the chance to learn and practice hands-on strategies for self-knowledge and self-care. Big topics include: handling rejection, giving and receiving feedback, busting through creative blocks, and more. (Hint: chocolate is involved)
Maximum: Max 25 students. Ages 8-12.
Book List
Freddie The Flyer (Tundra Books, 2023)
Fever on the Forgotten Coast (Rockwater Books, 2023)
Alis the Aviator: An ABC Aviation Adventure (Tundra Books, 2019)