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Natalia Paruzel-Gibson

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Natalia
Last Name
Paruzel-Gibson
Province or Territory
Ontario
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Natalia Paruzel-Gibson is a Polish-Canadian children’s book author whose passion for storytelling was inspired by her mother’s love of the performing arts. She holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Toronto and is the author of A PICTURE DAY TO REMEMBER (Clavis, 2023), which has been translated into multiple languages.

Her forthcoming title, NINA AND THE MISSING NIGHT, will be published by Pownal Street Press (traditional program) November 3rd, 2026. Advance praise from Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review): “A gentle reminder of the importance of the dark.”

Natalia lives in Burlington, Ontario, and is deeply committed to engaging students through school and library presentations.
Available For
School and library author visits and workshops. To learn more about Natalia's engaging presentations visit her Authors' Booking profile at: https://authorsbooking.com/paruzel-gibson-natalia-burlington-ontario
School Visits
English language presentations for grades K-6; further age ranges available on request. In-Person Visits (45-60 minutes) and virtual visits (30-60 minutes). Natalia’s school presentations are engaging and interactive. For students in grades K-3, each presentation includes a discussion of her favourite books, the role of the author and illustrator, an overview of character sketches from the book, the inspiration behind the story, a book reading, and an SEL focused activity using a customized activity sheet. There’s plenty of time for Q&A too.
Publications
A PICTURE DAY TO REMEMBER, CLAVIS PUBLISHING, 2023.

NINA AND THE MISSING NIGHT, POWNAL STREET PRESS (traditional program), fall 2026.
Performances and Exhibitions
Featured Artist, Nuit Blanche Toronto Art Installation Exhibitions (2008, 2009, 2010)
Awards
Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, 1st place winner (2020)
Other Memberships
The Writer's Union of Canada, and Authors' Booking
    

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