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Rosemary Sadlier
Author, Storyteller
Contact Information
jeejeec [at] aol [dot] com
Toronto ON
p. (416) 574-8234
f. (416) 762-8655
Selected Bibliography
The Kids Book of Black Canadian History (Kids Can Press, 2003)
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad: Her Life in the United States in Canada (Umbrella Press, 1996)
Mary Ann Shadd: Publisher, Editor, Teacher, Lawyer, Suffragette (Umbrella Press, 1995)
Leading the way : Black Women in Canada (Umbrella Press)
| Location: Toronto, ON | Availability: national | Available: anytime |
Reading Location:
libraries, schools
Grades:
Kindergarten to 12
Audience Size:
50 to 100
Fees:
$250.00 per hour (negotiable).
Language:
English
Readings
With the publication of my first book over 10 years ago, and my presidency of the Ontario Black History Society, I have given scores of talks on: black history (overview), African-Canadian women, the underground railroad, black loyalists, Mary Ann Shadd, Harriet Tubman and historic personalities. I can speak on other topics by request. In addition to being an author, a historian and a parent, I have a teaching degree - my area with a focus on middle school. I have presented across Ontario, Canada and Internationally, and have been part of special institutes, conferences and workshops.
Special Equipment:
VCR
Book Sales:
Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.
Workshop Location:
libraries, schools
Grades:
Kindergarten to 12
Audience Size:
50 to 100
Fees:
$250.00 per hour (negotiable).
Language:
English
Workshops
With the publication of my first book over 10 years ago, and my presidency of the Ontario Black History Society, I have given scores of talks on: black history (overview), African-Canadian women, the underground railroad, black loyalists, Mary Ann Shadd, Harriet Tubman and historic personalities. I can speak on other topics by request. In addition to being an author, a historian and a parent, I have a teaching degree - my area with a focus on middle school. I have presented across Ontario, Canada and Internationally, and have been part of special institutes, conferences and workshops.
Special Equipment:
VCR
Book Sales:
Copies of books can be brought to be sold and autographed.
Biography
Was born and raised in Toronto, and has a teaching degree and a graduate degree in social work. She has been president of the Ontario Black History Society since 1993, and was instrumental in making the celebration of Black History Month a national event in Canada. A noted author, her books work to highlight the historical contributions and experiences of Black people in Canada. Her much-praised titles include biographies of Harriet Tubman and Mary Ann Shadd and Leading the Way: Black Women in Toronto. Her latest is The Kid’s Book of Black Canadian History. Sadlier lives and writes in Toronto.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
With the publication of my first book over 10 years ago, and mt presidency of the Ontario Black History Society, I have given scores of talks on: Black history (overview), African-Canadian Women, the Underground Railroad, Black Loyalists, Mary Ann Shadd, Harriet Tubman, Historic Personalities I can speak on other topics by request. In addition to being an author, a historian and a parent, I have a teaching degree - my area with a focus on middle school. I have presented across Ontario, Canada and Internationally, and been part of special institutes, conferences and workshops
Submitted by CCBC Guest on Sat, 05/24/2008 - 02:10.