Catherine Austen

Literary

Contact Info

Email address

c_a_austen@hotmail.com

Website address

www.catherineausten.com/workshops/

Where Artist lives

Gatineau

Resides in

Western Quebec

Social Media

Experience working with

Cycle 1 Elementary
Cycle 2 Elementary
Cycle 3 Elementary
Secondary 1 & 2
Secondary 3 & 4
Secondary 5
CEGEP

I regularly explore the following Broad Areas of Learning/Themes in my work

Personal and Career Planning

Listed in the Quebec Culture in the Schools Repertoire

I have experience working with

MASC

I can facilitate virtual creative experiences

School board areas you are available to work in

Central Quebec - Quebec City & Environs
Central Quebec - Rural/Regional Schools
Eastern Townships
English Montreal
Lester B Pearson - outside Montreal transportation areas (STM)
Lester B Pearson - within public transit area
New Frontiers - Chateauguay
New Frontiers - Chateauguay Valley
Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Lanaudiere
Sir WilfridWilfrid Laurier – Laurentian
Sir Wilfrid Laurier – Laval
Western Quebec - Northern area
Western Quebec - Southern area (Hull, Wakefield etc)

Travel

I am available for travel within the same day
I am available for travel overnight
An extended residency is an option

Catherine Austen writes stories for children, teens, and adults. Her novels have won the CLA Young Adult Book Award, the QWF Prize for Children’s Literature, and the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award. Her short fiction has appeared in The Fiddlehead, The New Quarterly, and Write. She has given writing workshops and presentations from coast to coast. She is the host and creator of the creative-writing podcast, "Cabin Tales: Spooky Stories for Young Writers." She lives in Gatineau.

Creative Approach and Experiences Offered

My weekly podcast, "Cabin Tales: Spooky Stories for Young Writers" can replace or supplement school visits in 2020-21. Each episode has a creative-writing focus (e.g., character; setting) and offers an original story; excerpts from classics with commentary; story prompts and writing exercises; and author interview clips. Learn more at at https://CabinTales.ca. Use the podcast on your own or contact me regarding supplementary virtual visits. The original podcast is PG-13; "Fright-free" versions are offered for younger listeners.

When it's not a pandemic, I lead creative writing workshops tailored to the age of the audience (grades 4 through CEGEP), focussed on Character, Setting, Plotting, and Revision. Multiple sessions take students from story ideas through drafting and editing. I also give 1-hour author presentations tailored to the age of the audience (grades 1 through CEGEP), with a slide show, talk, reading and Q&A. Visit www.CatherineAusten.com for more information.