Writing for Children and Teens – with Nikki Tate

Supplies List:

• Your favourite contemporary children’s book. If you just can’t decide, bring several. 

• Writing equipment of choice – notebook and pen, laptop, iPad…

• A bagged lunch

• We will provide tea, coffee and something baked for break

Instructor Bio:

Nikki Tate is the award-winning author of more than 30 books, most of them for children and teenagers. She has written in all genres, both fiction and non-fiction.  From picture books and early readers for younger children to information books for middle grades, to historical, fantasy, hi-lo, and contemporary fiction for middle grades and teens, Tate has spent two decades exploring the world of children’s books. Tate has also worked as a storyteller, book reviewer for CBC radio, editor, children’s bookseller, workshop leader, and freelance writer for newspapers and magazines.