Christine Welldon
BIO
Biography

Christine Welldon writes fiction and non-fiction books for middle-grade and young adult readers. Her books offer the vibrant voices of children who lived through interesting periods of Canada's history. She offers stories from the children of Africville; memories from a 19th-century Toronto female reporter; experiences of one boy riding the rails during the Great Depression; true adventures of lighthouse keepers across Canada; tales from the Titanic disaster: these are only some of the many subjects covered in her books.

ADDRESS
City: Thornhill, Ontario/ Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Historical Fiction and Non-fiction, Black History, Racism, Music History
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Knght of the Rails
Publisher
Red Deer Press
Year
2022
Title
The Children of Africville, shortlisted Golden Oak Award
Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Year
2011
Title
My House is a Lighthouse
Publisher
Nimbus
Year
2018
Title
Molly Kool: Captain of the Atlantic
Publisher
Nimbus
Year
2016
Title
Pier 21: Listen to My Story
Publisher
Nimbus
Year
2013
Title
Life Lines: The Lanier Phillips Story
Publisher
Breakwater Press
Year
2011
Title
Children of the Titanic
Publisher
Nimbus
Year
2012
Title
Everyone Can Be a Changemaker
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Year
2018
Title
Reporter in Disguise: Vic Steinburg
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Year
2016
Title
Kid Sterling
Publisher
Red Deer Press
Year
2020
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Benjamin Franklin Gold Best Teen Fiction Award: Kid Sterling
Publication
Independent Publisher Book Award
Year
2022
Name
Amelia Bloomer Award: Vic Steinburg, Reporter in Disguise
Publication
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Year
2015
Name
Skipping Stones Honour Award: Everyone Can Be a Changemaker
Publication
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Year
2015
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
50 - 75
Presentation Genre
Black History, Canadian History
Presentation Length
45 minutes - 1 hour
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Slide presentation, The Children of Africville, with photographs and stories from Africville people, this book is an important celebration of Nova Scotia black history, its vibrant community, and the children who lived there. Deals with issues of social justice, Black history, and Community.

Presentation Fee(s)
300.
Programs & Interests
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