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Kathy Jessup

Author/Performer

11404-32 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6J 3H5
Phone: (780) 430-9399
Fax: (780) 430-9399
Email: lkjessup@telus.net

Married, Mother of 3

Biography

Kathy Jessup spent ten years as a broadcast journalist with CBC radio, before deciding to explore her "closet passion": writing and telling children's stories. She has performed at libraries, schools and festivals across Canada, and has had some of her work published. Kathy has also developed the Beginner's Writing Workshop, "Write On". Her simple, straight-forward approach to creative writing has proved popular with teachers at the elementary level.

Published Works

"Telling Stories", Family magazine, 1995
"Hilary's Perfect Home", Chickadee magazine, 1995
"Hilary's Fishing Trip", Edmonton Journal, 1992

Performances

The Yukon International Storytelling Festival
Ottawa Storytelling Festival
Fort Edmonton Park Storytelling Festival, Annually
Edmonton Fringe Festival "Kids Fringe", 1999
Northern Alberta International Children's Festival, 1999
Numerous school visits (complete list available upon request)

Other Memberships

Storytellers of Canada/Conteurs du Canada,
Children's Literature Roundtable
T.A.L.E.S.(The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling)

Available For

Storytelling Performances: Kindergarten-Grade Six
Creative Writing Workshops: Kindergarten-Grade Six
Storytelling: "Family" Entertainment