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Tessla Stuckey
Alessia Dickson
BIO
Biography
Alessia Dickson is the award winning author of The Crystal Chronicles series for teens. Alessia is a youth empowerment advocate working to inspire students to find their creative voice and reach their full potential. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, where she she frequents cozy coffee shops. She is hard at work on her third book, The Crystal Chronicles and the Sunken City. 
 

 

ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Young Adult Fantasy
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Crystal Chronicles
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2016
Title
The Lost Temple
Publisher
Friesen Press
Year
2019
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Purple Dragonfly Award
Publication
The Crystal Chronicles
Year
2018
Name
The Order of Vaughan
Publication
The Crystal Chronicles
Year
2018
LINKS
Links
Author Website
Author Instagram
Author Tik Tok
Link to my other socials
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Any size
Presentation Genre
Young Adult Fantasy
Presentation Length
Approximately 1 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Introduction, explanation of the writing process including plotting, character development, editing, obstacles, and publication. Includes motivational segment about finding your creative voice and achieving your dreams. Concludes with a synopsis about the book and a question and answer period. 

Presentation Fee(s)
$300
Workshop details
Audience Size
10-20
Intended Audience
Grades 5-12 (12-18 year olds). My presentation can be modified to fit different grades and reading levels upon request.
Workshop Length
Approximately 1 hour
Workshop Description
Workshop description

First 30 minutes: Introduction, how to build plots, characters and dialogue.

Last 30 minutes: Workshop period. I will provide students with exercise sheets where they will practice creative writing on their own. During this time I will answer any individual questions from students. 

PSA: I can dive deeper into specific topics or include specific classroom material (like a book) upon request. 

Workshop Fee(s)
$300
School presentation details
Audience Size
Any size
Intended Audience
Grades 5-12 (12-18 year olds). My presentation can be modified to fit different grades and reading levels upon request.
Presentation Length
Approximately 1 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Introduction, explanation of the writing process including plotting, character development, editing, obstacles, and publication. Includes motivational segment about finding your creative voice and achieving your dreams. Concludes with a synopsis about the book and a question and answer period. 

Presentation Fee(s)
$300
EQUITY INITIATIVE
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Members who identify as:
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