Bio:

Author of 27 books for children, Master of Education degree, teaches writing workshops at elementary schools across North America. Recipient of the Presidential Award for Reading & Technology of the International Reading Association, has conducted writing workshops and author visits to International Schools around the world.
Margriet writes a regular column on writing, as well as freelance articles, for Reading Today, the magazine of IRA. She is a popular speaker at conferences, including many State Reading Conferences, National Service Learning Conference, East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools, IRA National and Regional Conferences, Vancouver International Writers’ Festival and others. She conducts school visits throughout the school year, sharing her love of reading and writing with thousands of students and teachers.


Writer
PAL
Member since 2003
Region: Canada: West

Contact Information

Website:  http://www.margrietruurs.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes