Home of Carolyn Pogue

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Imagination * Passion * Creative Flair

Carolyn's passion is building a better world of peace and justice for all. Story telling, humour and artistic flair go into the mix of her workshops and writing. Whether she is working with - or writing for - children, teens, seniors or ages in between, Carolyn's commitment to changing the world for the next generations is at the heart of her work.

Carolyn believes deeply that the pen is mightier than the sword and that peace is a process. She develops workshops and writes to encourage world change through word change.

Carolyn is the co-founder of The Art of Peace: A Camp for Kids. At this day camp, children 9 to 13 work with professional artists, actors, musicians and writers to explore various aspects of peace through the arts.

Carolyn and her husband Bill Phipps serve on Raffi's Child Honouring Advisory Council and work together offering presentations throughout Canada. Carolyn writes a regular column in The United Church Observer. She also works and plays with actor and therepeutic clown Fif Fernandes.

In spring 2011, Carolyn will serve as Writer-in-Residence at the Alexandra Writers' Centre in Calgary, Alberta.


	Celebrate 2010: The Year of the Home Child Gwen was shortlisted for the W.O. Mitchell Calgary Book Prize
	“Carolyn Pogue's historical knowledge, plotting skills, and good judgment are demonstrated in Gwen. ... transforms the image of a ‘Home Girl’ from an object of pity to a plucky human being full of talent and ability. I was sorry when he novel ended, and hope for a sequel. Highly recommended.” ** - Reviewed by Ruth Latta for CM Magazine, University of Manitoba “This rich historical novel presents readers with a plucky heroine who has the heart of a poet. Recently orphaned, Gwen is sent to a Girl's Home...Carrying Gwen through her many adventures is her vivid imagination and a gift from her father, a book of poetry by Mohawk writer/performer E. Pauline Johnson... this page-turner offers readers nary a dull moment.” ** - Kirkus Reviews "For fans of historical fiction, Gwen offers a glimpse into a world seldom seen. One British Home Child and one dazzling Mohawk performer bring the 1890s to life. A unique writing style and a courageous character combine to make this an excellent read, and a great addition to your Canadian history collection." - Jane on Books A Teacher's Guide is available upon request. For more information please go to Books
	New Workshop Raising the Dead ~ Writing Historical Fiction Write historical fiction by harvesting your own family tree for amazing plots and intriguing characters. Please contact Carolyn for more information.

Contact Carolyn by Email: info@carolynpogue.ca

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