Tekeyla Friday
BIO
Biography

Tekeyla Friday is a Métis Claymation and Stop Motion Animation artist and author. She has written from the moment she could hold a pen. She has three diplomas in writing for children and teens through the Institute of Children’s Literature, a copy-editing certificate through Southeast College, and a book publishing certificate through International Association of Professions Career College.

Tekeyla’s first piece of writing Kadin and the Dragon was published in R.E.A.L. Canadian Kids Magazine in 2010 and Princess Butterfly, also published by R.E.A.L. Canadian Kids Magazine in 2011. She published her own book, “Prince Prickly Spine.” Through Tekeyla Friday Studios publishing. She loves writing fantasy and fairy-tale adventure books.

She has a flare for fantasy and loves writing children’s and teen literature. You can visit her website and see what she’s up-to these days. Tekeyla (Tequila) Friday Studios

ADDRESS
City: Webb, Province/Territory: Saskatchewan
EMAIL
GENRE
Middle Grade fantasy
LANGUAGES
English and some Southern Michif
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Prince Steed
Publisher
Tekeyla Friday Studios Publishing
Year
2026
LINKS
Links
Tekeyla Friday Studios Publishing
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
30 to 100
Presentation Genre
Middle Grade, Children's and young adult fantasy fiction
Presentation Length
Depends on needs of school or presentation it can be a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour.
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Presentations depend on what a school or group wants. I can do readings of my published works, up coming work, Metis STEM/STEAM activities, demonstration storytelling and storytelling practices through Stop-Motion animation. 

Presentation Fee(s)
CARFAC fees or reading fees apply.
Workshop details
Audience Size
30 to 50 participants, depends on the needs of the school or audience
Intended Audience
Adults, children, young adults
Workshop Length
45 minutes to a few hours, depending on the wants and needs.
Workshop Description
Workshop description

Writing and Publishing for Children and Teens. Find Your Voice, Feel Your Soul focuses on adult writing and poetry. The Art of Storytelling through Stop-motion animation,  STEM/STEAM workshops for children based on Metis Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

Workshop Fee(s)
CARFAC fees for workshops
School presentation details
Audience Size
This depends on whether is is a reading or workshop.
Intended Audience
Children ages 7 to 18
Presentation Length
Willing to work with the school's schedule and it will depend on if they want a reading or a workshop
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Presentations depend on what a school or group wants. I can do readings of my published works, up coming work, Metis STEM/STEAM activities, demonstration storytelling and storytelling practices through Stop-Motion animation. 

Presentation Fee(s)
Current CARFAC or reading fees.
EQUITY INITIATIVE
As part of the Union’s Equity Implementation Plan, we are committed to increasing awareness of authors who are Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S, or living with a disability. This author identifies as:
Members who identify as:
Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized
Living with a disability
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes