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Jacqueline Guest

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Jacqueline

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Alberta

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www.jacquelineguest.com

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Jacqueline is a Metis writer who lives in a log cabin nestled in the pinewoods of the Rocky Mountain foothills of Alberta. Her fast paced books are unique in that many of the main characters come from different ethnic backgrounds including First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Her well-drawn characters face issues common to every child such as bullying, blended families and physical challenges and are strong role models for today's youth. Jacqueline's historical novels for young readers' present Canada's vibrant past as an exciting read every child will enjoy. Her young adult mysteries address teenage problems in a sensitive way while still providing a great page-turner. Jacqueline's interactive presentations appeal to students in all grade levels and are of interest as they incorporate her own background as she shows how the Metis people are a strong part of the fabric of Canada's history. In addition, she also teaches writing how-to's and encourages children to follow their own literary dreams. Jacqueline has participated in Mamawenig, the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Gathering, where she helped shape the direction of Native literacy for the province of Saskatchewan. In addition, she has performed pro-bono workshops at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, presented for the Cultural Diversity Institute, University of Calgary, and participated in Back to Batoche Days, the Hivernant Rendevoux and Fort Calgary's Metis Cultural Festival. Jacqueline has also presented at the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians as well as numerous Writers' Conferences and workshops. She also volunteers for a world-wide anti-bullying website, www.bullying.org. Jacqueline has been nominated for a National Aboriginal Achievement Award and the prestigious Esquao Award for outstanding achievement by an Aboriginal woman. She has travelled extensively and as far away as Nunavut to spread the good word on literacy. A strong advocate of reading, Jacqueline believes the key to the future is through better literacy today.

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Jacqueline's presentations are tailored to appeal specifically to the grades she is presenting to and can be amended upon consultation with teacher or librarian. Presentations for Grades One to Twelve are available. She will present to an audience of up to 50 students at a time and is open to travel.

Publications

Wild Ride
Orca Book Publishers, 2005

Belle of Batoche
Orca Book Publishers, 2004

Racing Fear
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2004

At Risk
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2004

Soccer Star!
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2003

A Goal in Sight
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2002

Rink Rivals
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2001

Lightning Rider
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2000

Rookie Season
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2000

Free Throw
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 1999

Triple Threat
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 1999

Hat Trick
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 1997

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice for A Goal in Sight
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice for Soccer Star
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice for Hat Trick
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice for Free Throw
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice for Rookie Season

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