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Jacqueline Guest

Jacqueline is a Metis writer who lives in a log cabin nestled in the pinewoods of the Rocky Mountain foothills of Alberta .

Her award winning books are unique in that many of the main characters come from different ethnic backgrounds including First Nations, Inuit or Metis. Her well-drawn characters face issues common to every child such as bullying, blended families and physical challenges and are strong role models for today’s youth. Jacqueline’s historical novels for young readers’ present Canada ’s vibrant past as an exciting read every child will enjoy. Her young adult mysteries address teenage problems in a sensitive way while still providing a great page-turner.

Jacqueline's interactive curriculum-based History & Literacy Presentations appeal to students in all grade levels and are of interest as they incorporate her own background as she shows how the Metis people are a strong part of the fabric of Canada ’s past. Her Easy Key Writing Workshops provides the EasyKey Method to facing a language arts exam and passing! She also teaches writing how-to’s and encourages children to follow their own literary dreams.

Jacqueline has participated in Mamawenig, the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Gathering, where she helped shape the direction of Native literacy in Saskatchewan . She has performed pro-bono workshops at the Edmonton Young Offenders Centre, presented for the Cultural Diversity Institute, University of Calgary , Batoche Historical Site and participated in Back to Batoche Days, and Fort Calgary 's Metis Cultural Festival. Jacqueline has also presented at the Manitoba Association of Teachers of English, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians as well as numerous Writers' Conferences.

She is the current Writer-In-Residence for the Marigold Library System and a member of Calgary Arts Partners in Education Society.

Jacqueline has been nominated for a National Aboriginal Achievement Award and the prestigious Esquao Award for outstanding achievement by an Aboriginal woman. She has travelled extensively and as far away as Nunavut to spread the good word on literacy.

A strong advocate of reading, Jacqueline believes the key to the future is through better literacy today.

Novels:

At Risk Dream Racer Rookie Season Secret Signs

Racing Fear Rink Rivals Soccer Star Belle Of Batoche

Lightning Rider Free Throw Hat Trick Wild Ride

Triple Threat A Goal In Sight

Awards:

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award:

Hat Trick, Free Throw, Rookie Season, Rink Rivals, A Goal in Sight, Soccer Star, Belle of Batoche, Secret Signs, and Wild Ride

Hackmatack and R.Ross Annett Award Nominee:

Secret Signs:

Arthur Ellis Mystery Award Nominee:

Wild Ride

Golden Eagle Nominees:

Wild Ride, Rookie Season, Rink Rivals, A Goal In Sight

Red Cedar and R.Ross Annett Award Nominee

Belle of Batoche

Ontario Library Association Best Bet Selection;

Belle of Batoche

Edmonton Public Schools Best of the Best Award:

Belle of Batoche

Jacqueline is a member of the following organizations:

Writers' Union of Canada

Writers Guild of Alberta

Young Alberta Book Society

Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (Canscaip)

Canadian Children's Book Centre