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Hélène Boudreau










Authors’ Booking Service is pleased to announce that children’s author, Hélène Boudreau, is now scheduling visits to Ontario schools for the coming school year.   

Hélène is available throughout the school week, from 9 am to 1 pm.  She would love to plan a visit to your school or library.  Her rate is $175 for one session, $300 for two, $600 for a full day (max four sessions), plus travel. HST extra.

Hélène Boudreau is an Acadian/ Métis writer and artist. A native of Isle Madame, Nova Scotia, she now lives in Ontario and writes fiction and non-fiction for children and young adults. Her novel, Acadian Star, was nominated for the 2009/2010 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award. 

*She is available for presentations in both English and French*

Hélène’s bibliography and details of her presentation follow this message. 

Here’s what Sara Uddin of C.D. Farquharson Junior Public School has to say about this author: 

    I was fortunate enough to have Hélène Boudreau visit my grade 4/5 classroom this year.  I had been reading her novel, ACADIAN STAR, to my students as a Read -Aloud, which they looked forward to and LOVED listening to every day.  She came in to read the last few chapters to them as a surprise.  They were truly captivated by her and loved asking her questions!  They learned so much about the writing process and loved meeting a "real live author" in person. A positive experience for my students who would otherwise not have had this wonderful opportunity!!!   

 
And here is what Don Wainwright of Roselands School had to say:         

 Helene Boudreau was all that you promised. We were very pleased with her  
          workshop (both of them) and the children were engaged throughout. Good job!

And Jeanine Samson, Grade 3 teacher at École Rockingham School says:

    My grade three class at École Rockingham School thoroughly enjoyed the author visit from Hélène Boudreau. We had just finished reading the book and so students were excited to meet her. As part of our curriculum, we study the different cultural groups in Nova Scotia. It was a great way to introduce Acadians and talk about the deportation. My students really related to the characters of Meg and Nève and were always eager for me to read the next chapter.  
     
    The class visit was interesting and engaging. Students were encouraged to ask questions and talk about their reactions to the text. Ms. Boudreau had a wonderful way of presenting to them in a way that was age appropriate. Students were attentive and willing to share their own story ideas.

Hélène is a member of The Writers' Union of Canada, and so schools wishing to invite her may be eligible for a travel and fee subsidy to off-set the cost of her visit. Contact us for details of this program. 

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Novels

  • Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings, Jabberwocky, middle grade
  • Keep Out!, Nimbus Publishing, junior chapter book
  • Acadian Star, Nimbus Publishing, middle grade

 
Non-fiction

  • Crimebusting and Detection, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade
  • Miraculous Medicines, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade
  • Science of Swimming, Crabtree Publishing, middle grade
  • Living in a Residential City, Crabtree Publishing, grades 1-3
  • Living in a Fishing Community, Crabtree Publishing, grades 1-3

Magazines

  • Know Magazine, contributor, a science magazine for 6-9 year olds

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Presentation Details: available in English or French

Grades k- 4: My 45 min presentation consists of:

  • details about my junior chapter book Keep Out!
  • facts about endangered species
  • fun facts about how books are published and what it's like to work with an illustrator
  • and a zany demonstration of how ‘The Three Little Pigs’ made me the writer I am today.
 

Grades 3-6: My 45 min presentation consists of:

  • details about my middle grade novel Acadian Star
  • fun facts about how books are published
  • a mini writing workshop called ‘Three Easy Ways to Improve your Writing!’
 

Grades 6-8: My 45 min presentation consists of:

  • details about my tween novel Real Mermaids Don’t Wear Toe Rings
  • the business of writing
  • Power Writing Techniques
    • plotting
    • writing with all 5 senses
    • adding conflict and tension to your writing

Grades I will present to: Grades K to 8  

Maximum number of students per session: 60-80   

Venues you’re comfortable in:  classroom, library, auditorium, gymnasium   

Is this flexible? Yes  

List any equipment or other requirements you have: LCD projector/screen/ microphone for larger groups