Lian Goodall

Readings

For Grades 5 to 9, lian reads from Singing Towards the Future: The Story of Portia White and/or Photographing Greatness: The Story of Karsh, focusing on the challenges that each hero overcame and the resources they used. Difficulties of immigrants, and Blacks in Canada are discussed.

For Grades 10 to 12, the readings are from William Lyon Mackenzie King: Dreams and Shadows. The discussion is open ended; depending on the interest of the students and teacher, topics covered can range from Canadian history, politics to religious tolerance and history (spiritualism).

Special Equipment:

Would like either: PowerPoint, overhead or slide projector.

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed, as per availability.

Workshops

Grades 3 to 12: Two Thumbs Up! — Book Reviewing. The concept of literary analysis developed with a children’s book reviewer of more than two decades. What’s the benefit for the author or the reader? How do you write a sizzling review? Time permitting, students create a review.

Grade 9: Mythic Heroes and Writing Biographies of Canadian Black Heroes. Some preparation required in advance (myth reading). Workshop goes over some heroic characteristics and how to apply this knowledge when writing a biography using famous Black Canadians as examples.

Grades 5 to 6; and Grade 11: Know My Story: Writing Biographies. As is appropriate to the grade level, this workshop teaches interview techniques and other ways to get material for a biography. Author uses examples from her experiences.

Special Equipment:

Depending on topic: white board, CD player, PowerPoint projector or overhead.

Book Sales:

Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed, as per availability.

Biography

lian goodall was born in St. Catharines, Ontario and has lived in Ottawa, north of Toronto, Ontario, and Lyons, France. She currently lives in Picton, in beautiful Prince Edward County Ontario. When not researching topics for new biographies and other books, lian edits, runs a heritage consulting business, plays with her young son and goes on adventures with her Rescue Dog, Lady Ishbel Jilly Aberdeen. There are no capitals on her name for a reason. Guess why not?