Kim Echlin’s first novel, Elephant Winter, won the TORGI Talking Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for the 1997 Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award. The Disappeared was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize in 2009. Come see her in discussion with Marina Nemat about the power of story on the Scotiabank Giller Prize Bestsellers stage at 3:00.

Rebecca Eckler is one of Canada's most popular journalists and writers. She has a weekly parenting column in The Globe and Mail, and her work has appeared in such publications as Elle, Fashion, Chatelaine, House and Home, Mademoiselle, The Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times. She is also the founder of ninepounddictator.blogspot.com, and writes a blog for sweetmama.ca. See her in The Remarkable Reads Tent for youth hour at 12:20 and in The Children’s Reading Tent at 3:20 with Erica Ehm.

Among his numerous honors, Wallace Edwards is the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award (Children’s Illustration) for his first book, Alphabeasts. His other picture books include The Painted Circus, Mixed Beasts and Monkey Business. Join acclaimed author-illustrator Edwards for a reading in the Children’s Reading Tent at 3:00 followed by an interactive drawing session and take home a The Cat’s Pajamas poster!

Erica Ehm is one of Canada's most recognized personalities. She started her career in the mid-80s as the voice of her generation on MuchMusic. She has since worked as an actor, award-winning songwriter, playwright, author and journalist. She is also the founder of the popular online site,The Yummy Mummy Club.  This is her first book for children. See her in the Children’s Reading Tent at 3:20 with Rebecca Eckler.

Lori Elstone received her Bachelor of Science degree from Brock University, as well as graduating from culinary school. She regularly writes food and wine articles for local publications. Come see her on the Cooks ‘n’ Books stage at 5:00 with Moira Sanders.