Marty Chan
@martychan.bsky.social
Author, playwright, and servant to my cats. Check out my website for my books: martychan.com.
Ready to step up your school visit game? Authors and illustrators, the CCBC is offering webinars to help you level up. Here's what's coming up.
September 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ready to step up your school visit game? Authors and illustrators, the CCBC is offering webinars to help you level up. Here's what's coming up.
Have webcam, will travel virtually to schools around the world. I'm booking virtual author visits and writing workshops for the new school year. Interested in what I can do? Please give me a shout. #virtualvisit #schoolvisit #edusky
August 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Have webcam, will travel virtually to schools around the world. I'm booking virtual author visits and writing workshops for the new school year. Interested in what I can do? Please give me a shout. #virtualvisit #schoolvisit #edusky
Talked to the organizer of Forever-Canadian, the petition campaign to put a referendum question to keep Alberta as a part of Canada. Here's a FAQ if you're inclined to sign the petition. #yeg
August 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Talked to the organizer of Forever-Canadian, the petition campaign to put a referendum question to keep Alberta as a part of Canada. Here's a FAQ if you're inclined to sign the petition. #yeg
Barely a week into June and my dance card for school visits is already starting to fill up in October. If you're planning any literacy events and need a kids author to fire up your kids' reading habits, give me a shout. #edusky #virtualvisits
June 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Barely a week into June and my dance card for school visits is already starting to fill up in October. If you're planning any literacy events and need a kids author to fire up your kids' reading habits, give me a shout. #edusky #virtualvisits
For Sunday morning folks, my book Dragon on the Loose is up for the Silver Birch Express award. I'm discounting my virtual visits for any classes registered for the Forest of Reading program. The offer stands until the award ceremonies in May.
March 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
For Sunday morning folks, my book Dragon on the Loose is up for the Silver Birch Express award. I'm discounting my virtual visits for any classes registered for the Forest of Reading program. The offer stands until the award ceremonies in May.
Still time to register for @YouthWrite's writing camps next week. I'm teaching the online ones with illustrators Cowboy Dan and Catherine Dubois.
March 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Still time to register for @YouthWrite's writing camps next week. I'm teaching the online ones with illustrators Cowboy Dan and Catherine Dubois.
For parents looking for something their creative kids can do during spring break, I'm teaching online workshops with a couple of illustrators. Register your kids at YouthWrite. I have a few new virtual tricks up my sleeve for the sessions.
March 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
For parents looking for something their creative kids can do during spring break, I'm teaching online workshops with a couple of illustrators. Register your kids at YouthWrite. I have a few new virtual tricks up my sleeve for the sessions.
Still a few spots open for my online classes. I'm teaming up with illustrators Cowboy Dan and Catherine Dubois for four fun workshops for kids. Give @YouthWrite a shout for more info and to register.
March 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Still a few spots open for my online classes. I'm teaming up with illustrators Cowboy Dan and Catherine Dubois for four fun workshops for kids. Give @YouthWrite a shout for more info and to register.
Spring break is coming up fast in Edmonton. @YouthWrite is offering some great workshops (both online and in-person). If you have creative kids, register now. I'm teaching the online ones along with Catherine Dubois and Cowboy Dan!
March 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Spring break is coming up fast in Edmonton. @YouthWrite is offering some great workshops (both online and in-person). If you have creative kids, register now. I'm teaching the online ones along with Catherine Dubois and Cowboy Dan!
Dragon on the Loose is nominated for a Silver Birch Express Award. For schools signed up to vote for the Forest of Reading program, I'm offering a discounted rate for my virtual visits until May 13, 2025. Give me a shout if you're interested. #schoolvisits #forestofreading
February 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Dragon on the Loose is nominated for a Silver Birch Express Award. For schools signed up to vote for the Forest of Reading program, I'm offering a discounted rate for my virtual visits until May 13, 2025. Give me a shout if you're interested. #schoolvisits #forestofreading
Woohoo! Two of my books were mentioned in the CCBC's fall issue of best books for kids and teens. If you're looking for a gift for the reader in your family, check out Dragon on the Loose or Cosplay Crime.
December 12, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Woohoo! Two of my books were mentioned in the CCBC's fall issue of best books for kids and teens. If you're looking for a gift for the reader in your family, check out Dragon on the Loose or Cosplay Crime.
"Hoomin, u better sleep with 1 eye open, because I hatz Christmus sweaters."
December 1, 2024 at 9:11 PM
"Hoomin, u better sleep with 1 eye open, because I hatz Christmus sweaters."
The rare moment when Minnie chooses to sit on my lap instead of my shoulder.
November 17, 2024 at 6:44 PM
The rare moment when Minnie chooses to sit on my lap instead of my shoulder.
Cat-faced robot served us our dinner at Tropika Restaurant. Hilarious to see it get confused and start spinning around trying to decide which table to go to next. #yeg
November 12, 2024 at 3:09 AM
Cat-faced robot served us our dinner at Tropika Restaurant. Hilarious to see it get confused and start spinning around trying to decide which table to go to next. #yeg
So many cool things you can do in an online school visit. I can't wait to see what @kevinarts.bsky.social @debbieohi.com will show off during our virtual showcase. The Nov. 13 session is for educators and librarians. Sign up for your spot here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
November 7, 2024 at 7:32 PM
So many cool things you can do in an online school visit. I can't wait to see what @kevinarts.bsky.social @debbieohi.com will show off during our virtual showcase. The Nov. 13 session is for educators and librarians. Sign up for your spot here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
It's Tuesday! Time for another #PromptMyStory to motivate students to write. In honour of my cat's birthday, here is today's story starter:
The votes had been counted and the people had chosen their next leader: Minnie the mighty cat. #edusky
The votes had been counted and the people had chosen their next leader: Minnie the mighty cat. #edusky
November 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM
It's Tuesday! Time for another #PromptMyStory to motivate students to write. In honour of my cat's birthday, here is today's story starter:
The votes had been counted and the people had chosen their next leader: Minnie the mighty cat. #edusky
The votes had been counted and the people had chosen their next leader: Minnie the mighty cat. #edusky
Any teachers and librarians want to see what virtual author sessions can be? @debbieohi.com @kevinarts.bsky.social and I are showcasing our virtual presentations on Nov. 13 at 4 pm ET. We might have a giveaway or two. Reserve your spot now.
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
November 5, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Any teachers and librarians want to see what virtual author sessions can be? @debbieohi.com @kevinarts.bsky.social and I are showcasing our virtual presentations on Nov. 13 at 4 pm ET. We might have a giveaway or two. Reserve your spot now.
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-author...
We have 80 schools registered for my virtual launch of Izzy Wong's Nose for News. Still some room in the Zoom for your middle-grade class to join the fun. There will be prize giveaways and some cool surprises. #edusky #schoolvisit
cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 2, 2024 at 10:37 PM
We have 80 schools registered for my virtual launch of Izzy Wong's Nose for News. Still some room in the Zoom for your middle-grade class to join the fun. There will be prize giveaways and some cool surprises. #edusky #schoolvisit
cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
cilc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please join me in celebrating two birthdays:
1. My book birthday for Izzy Wong's Nose for News, which comes out today.
2. My cat's birthday. Hugo is another year older and cuter.
1. My book birthday for Izzy Wong's Nose for News, which comes out today.
2. My cat's birthday. Hugo is another year older and cuter.
September 17, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Please join me in celebrating two birthdays:
1. My book birthday for Izzy Wong's Nose for News, which comes out today.
2. My cat's birthday. Hugo is another year older and cuter.
1. My book birthday for Izzy Wong's Nose for News, which comes out today.
2. My cat's birthday. Hugo is another year older and cuter.
It's launch day for my latest novel: Izzy Wong's Nose for News! An amateur podcast detective searches for the who flooded the toilets at her elementary school. Something stinks and it's not the bathroom. You can get the book now in stores.
September 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
It's launch day for my latest novel: Izzy Wong's Nose for News! An amateur podcast detective searches for the who flooded the toilets at her elementary school. Something stinks and it's not the bathroom. You can get the book now in stores.
