Erica Fyvie is a writer and editor in Toronto. Her first book, Trash Revolution, published by Kids Can Press, was published in 2018, and her second, Mad for Ads: How Advertising Gets (and Stays) in Our Heads, came out in 2021. The Sustainable School, also published by the good people at Kids Can Press, came out in September 2025.
I will explain and help create a time capsule for school audiences, based on the history of their school.
I will help students create their own personal time capsule
Trash Revolution: How did we get here, garbage-wise? I start with an early examination of how people lived and the garbage they created and compare it to our waste issues today. The presentation includes audience participation and slideshow.
Mad for Ads: I discuss the history of advertising directly to and for children. What tools do marketers use to convince us to buy things? How can we become media literate and still appreciate pop culture? The presentation includes a group game and slideshow.
The Sustainable School: I will explain and help create a time capsule for school audiences, based on the history of their school.
