Monica Kulling

Event Info: Children's Reading Tent at 4:30 PM

Monica Kulling was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. A poet, she has also published many books for children. Best known for her clear and engaging biographies, she has tackled subjects ranging from Harriet Tubman and Eleanor Roosevelt to Harry Houdini. Her books It’s A Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph and All Aboard! Elijah McCoy’s Steam Engine, illustrated by Bill Slavin, were the first two books in Tundra’s Great Idea Series. It's A Snap! was nominated for the Ontario Library Association’s 2011 Silver Birch Express Award, and has been nominated for the 2012 B.C's Red Cedar Information Award. Monica Kulling lives in Toronto, Ontario.

The Word On The Street wishes to acknowledge the financial assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts through The Writer’s Union of Canada in support of this reading.

Books

Merci Mister Dash

Mr. Dash may not have a pedigree (he can count five different breeds of dogs as family), but from his furry head to his wagging tail, he is a gentleman. His fine manners make him a perfect companion to Madame Croissant. Their life together is graceful and civilized, what with walks in the park, stamp-collecting, and a passion for flowers. But the well-ordered household is turned on its head whenever Madame Croissant’s granddaughter, Daphne, comes to visit. She’s as wild as Mr. Dash is courtly, and she makes the poor dog’s life miserable. But when she finds herself in real trouble, Mr. Dash proves that he is not only well-mannered but as brave as any knight.