Joyce Grant
BIO
Biography

Joyce Grant is an author, freelance journalist, editor and writing professor at two Ontario colleges. She delivers high-energy and inspiring workshops and presentations. She was recognized with a gold award in international competition for her work helping young people understand journalism and misinformation.

Joyce holds an MA in Creative and Critical Writing (Distinction) and a BAA in Journalism.

BOOKS

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS AND FIND THE FACTS (Kids Can Press) was nominated for the Forest of Reading's Yellow Cedar award for non-fiction, the Hackmatack Award and two Hamilton Literary Awards.

SLIDING HOME (Lorimer Publishing)This middle-grade baseball novel focuses on Miguel, who is holding down part-time jobs so he can bring his father to Canada from El Salvador. Set in Toronto's Christie Pits baseball field. (Sequel to Tagged Out.)

TAGGED OUT (Lorimer Publishing)Fast-paced middle-grade book about baseball, for reluctant readers. Includes a strong secondary character who is gay.

GABBY (2013, illus: Jan Dolby, pub: Fitzhenry & Whiteside)

GABBY: DRAMA QUEEN (2013, illus: Jan Dolby, pub: Fitzhenry & Whiteside)

GABBY: WONDER GIRL (2016, illus: Jan Dolby, pub: Fitzhenry & Whiteside) When Gabby drops her magic book, all of the letters fall out. Whatever she spells with those letters comes to life! Includes two pages of literacy activities.

WEBSITES

AUTHOR WEBSITE: JoyceGrantAuthor.com

KID-FRIENDLY NEWS: TeachingKidsNews.com
Free kid-friendly news articles with curriculum questions. 

ADDRESS
City: Hamilton, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Illustrated non-fiction
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Nominated: Yellow Cedar Award, Forest of Reading
Publication
Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
Year
2023
Name
Hackmatack
Publication
Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
Year
2023
Name
Hamilton LIterary Award: Children's Book
Publication
Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
Year
2023
Name
Hamilton LIterary Award: Non-Fiction
Publication
Can You Believe It? How to Spot Fake News and Find the Facts
Year
2023
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
0-200
Presentation Genre
How to Spot Fake News; Critical Thinking
Presentation Length
45 minutes
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Post or Pass? We play this highly interactive game that teaches kids of all ages (and adults!) how to spot fake news and pass on it--or post the good stuff! Always hilarious, and everyone walks away with great information about how to spot fake news.

Presentation Fee(s)
$350
Programs & Interests
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