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Canada
My socially-conscious books for young readers make complex issues accessible and engaging, while my freelance content writing for nonprofits and businesses unpacks a range of topics, from literacy programs to high-tech shoelaces. I've edited many of Canada's brightest literary talents and have been an enthusiastic promoter of charities that support reading and education for more than 20 years. If your organization supports the rights and wellbeing of young people, it would be a special privilege to spread the word about your efforts.
I'd love to help tell your story.
Services:
Nonprofit communications and grant writing | B2B
Optimized blog posts | Newsletters | Long-form marketing content
Ghostwriting | Developmental book editing | Work for hire
Features & reporting for and about families, children, and teens
Confidentiality prevents me from sharing ghostwritten and subcontracted work, but my clients are happy to provide references.
"Precise ParkLink has always prided itself on being a forward-looking parking solutions provider that facilitates exceptional customer experiences. Now, a new partnership with Hypercharge is making EV charging one less thing to worry about when visiting a hospital."
"The growing demand for EV charging is outpacing the supply of charging stations, creating a gap in the required infrastructure—and a huge opportunity for businesses."
"While the sticker price of an EV can be higher than a gasoline guzzler’s, EV owners ultimately save money over the lifetime of their vehicle."
"The faster the clubhead travels, the farther the ball will go. But you can’t just muscle your way to increased speed by swinging harder."
This blog post for SQAIRZ footwear about the humble shoelace reached the top 10% of most-read posts on Shopify.
"The result is better balance, whether walking on slippery surfaces or smashing a drive, and a solid ground connection that adds power to your swing."
"We’ve all been there: staring down a pimple in the mirror, a new product clenched in our hands, hoping this will be the secret weapon."
Sample pages from More Than Money: How Economic Inequality Affects Everything, written with economist Mitchell Bernard, published by Annick Press.
NEW! A high-octane activity book jampacked with feature articles, player biographies, trivia, Mad Libs, and fun games for young hockey fans.
Sample title from a dozen books I've written about wildlife and sports published under the Bobbie Kalman brand by Crabtree Publishing.
NEW! A tenderly illustrated picture book about grieving the loss of a beloved family member and learning to hold onto their memory. Accompanied by a free, downloadable parental guide.
Excerpt from Potatoes on Rooftops, a book for young readers about growing food in cities, winner of the Information Book Award, published by Annick Press.
Sample pages from Watch This Space: Designing, Defending, and Sharing Public Spaces, a White Ravens Award Honour Book, published by Kids Can Press.
Links to information about all my books for young readers, including publishers and honours.
I've edited a number of titles in James Lorimer & Company's exciting Sports Stories series, which features fast-paced stories by authors such as Lorna Schultz Nicholson, Bill Swan, Monique Polak, and Jacqueline Guest.
Sample article from the My Secret Summer series, conversations with prominent Canadians about their summer pursuits, which I wrote for The Globe and Mail.
Sample article from Live Better, a collection of how-to guides I wrote weekly for The Globe and Mail.
"It's hard to quantify how important it is for kids to see themselves and where they live in their stories."
Sample Techwatch column, published monthly in Canadian Family. I also wrote the magazine's annual holiday gift guide.