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Hi there!! I have written and have had
published the following
Children's books. I am still working diligently on these pages to
keep them updated with more FREE printable children's activities.
I also plan on sharing my writing style and the process of
writing a picture story book.
I write
and publish under my maiden name "Deborah L. Delaronde". I decided
to do this to honor my "Metis " heritage. A lot of my
stories are historical in setting and focus around either Metis protagonist, a Metis setting and/or
situation. It is my hope that these stories will convey "the
way of life" of the Metis people
in early Canadian history. I have also written two books that
are not Metis themed. One is titled 'Friendship
Bay' and is a touching story about building friendships.
The other book is titled 'The Rabbit's Race' and has a
powerful message about the value and importance of
grandparents. |
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BOOK AWARDS AND
NOMINATIONS |
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Flour Sack Flora
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Short-Listed, 2001
McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award (Picture Book
Category) |
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Little
Metis and the
Metis Sash |
2002
Our Choice Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre |
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The Rabbit’s
Race |
First Nation Communities Read 2010 - Honour
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PRESENTATIONS AND SERVICE AWARDS |
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January, 1997 |
Frontier School Division's Award for 'Outstanding Contribution'.
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| February, 2002 |
2002 Recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's
Medal for Literacy by:
The Honourable Peter M. Liba
"Deborah Delaronde-Falk has encouraged young people
to reap the benefits of reading and writing in school, on the
Internet, in her family literacy program, and through the
books she has written," said Lieutenant Governor Peter Liba on presenting the reward. "She is an
extraordinary example to children and their families and an
inspiration to others who want to further the cause of
literacy."
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September 22 - 23, 2003 |
Winnipeg's
International Writer's Festival |
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Canadian Children Book Center's Cross
Canada
"Book Week" Tour Nov. 1 - 8, 2003 |
Selected Author to tour Alberta Nov. 1 -
8, 2003.
Readings of "Flour
Sack Flora" and "Flour Sack Friends"
"Then and Now" slide presentation of the
way of life of the Metis people in my community during
the 1930's - 50's compared to today. The presentation included
a display of a Five Roses and Robin Hood Flour Bag and items
sewn using the flour sack cloth. |
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Children’s Museum inWinnipeg,
Manitoba on April 23, 2007
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Manitoba Book Week and Storytelling of 'Metis Spirits' with Sierra Noble.
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| First Nations Communities
Read Book Tour Sept. 20 - 24, 2010. |
Book tour in Ontario with 'The Rabbit's
Race' as an 'Honour Title'. |
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Author
Visits to Regina, Saskatchewan Public Schools - March 24
- 25, 2011 |
George
Lee School, Imperial Community School, and Henry Janzen
School. |
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Author
Visit to Crane River, Manitoba - November 30,
2011. |
Lakefront
School with Gr. N-4 and Grades 5 - 8 students. Thank you
to the 'Public Readings Program by Manitoba Writers' grant.
These 'Public Readings' were funded by Manitoba Arts
Council. |
I will be retiring
effective August 31, 2012 from my job as librarian at Duck Bay
School, Manitoba. I am planning on visiting
schools in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta through the 2012 -
2013 school year while I'm still able to travel
independently. If you would
like to arrange an author visit for your school or public library,
please email debfalk@mymts.net
or mail
at:
Deborah L. Delaronde-Falk
R.
R. # 1
Winnipegosis, Manitoba,
R0L 2G0
It is always better to book at least 2 - 3 months in advance
or ideally during the months of July and August when Arts
Council funding is available. Depending on the request, if sufficient
notice is given, I can apply for Arts Council funding to cover
my travel expenses. If you live in a small town or city
where there are other schools and public libraries, I would appreciate a
coordinated connection to these other venues with a detailed
schedule of my time. I look forward to working with you, your
students and community members.
To place an order for any of my
books, please visit McNally Robinson Book Store at http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com or
visit my publisher websites at
http://www.theytus.com or http://www.pemmican.mb.ca for
detailed book information.
This page was created on August
31, 2011 updated November
30, 2011 | |
