Carmen G. Farrell
BIO
Biography

Carmen (she/her) is a force behind community initiatives for neurodiverse youth: elementary school through college. Her published creative nonfiction  (Grain, filling Station, Globe & Mail) mainly focuses on disability and inclusion, questioning assumptions that a “normal” way to be with each other exists. A full list is on her website. She’s finishing a memoir.

ADDRESS
City: NORTH VANCOUVER, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
nonfiction, poetry, memoir
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
AWARDS
Awards
Name
The Writers' Union of Canada Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, Finalist
Publication
"Say Thank You/Thuh-n-uh to Your Camel"
Year
2025
School presentation details
Audience Size
classroom size
Intended Audience
grades 4-12
Presentation Length
variable
Presentation Description
Presentation description
  • Can tailor to what the teacher wants/needs, but areas of interest are playground inclusion, friendship.
  • Can speak to writing students about submitting to journals, and show some simple editing techniques.
  • Available in or near North Vancouver.
Presentation Fee(s)
minimal
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
No
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
No