Presenters
Shari Green
Writer
In-Person Conference
Shari Green writes fiction and poetry for children and young adults. Her latest book, SONG OF FREEDOM, SONG OF DREAMS, is a finalist for the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award. Her verse novels also include GAME FACE, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection and IODE Violet Downey Book Award finalist; MISSING MIKE, an NCTE Notable Verse Novels selection and USBBY Outstanding International Books selection; MACY McMILLAN AND THE RAINBOW GODDESS, a Schneider Family Book Award winner, Junior Library Guild selection, IBBY Outstanding Books for Young People With Disabilities selection, and USBBY Outstanding International Books selection; and ROOT BEER CANDY AND OTHER MIRACLES, an IYL White Ravens selection. Shari lives with her husband on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, on the traditional territory of the Laich-Kwil-Tach peoples.
Presentations
- The Power of a Good Cry: Writing Poetic Lament as a Path to Healing | 4:15pm - 5:30pm Friday Oct 25, 2024
- The Hills Are Alive: Tips and Tricks to Make Your Writing Sing | 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Saturday Oct 26, 2024
- Poetry at the End of the World | 11:45am - 1:00pm Sunday Oct 27, 2024