liam | Liam O'Donnell

CANSCAIPers abducted by aliens

by liam | Mar 10, 2007 | life

It started out as an innocent post on the CANSCAIP listserv. Someone had noticed that the membership list of the Alien Disclosure Group, looked very similar to a large portion of the CANSCAIP membership. It seems that many of Canada’s top kids writers were...

Meeting fellow writers at Park Ave PS

by liam | Mar 10, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

Not only was last Wednesday’s visit to Park Ave Public School a chance to meet some great students, it was an opportunity to spend the afternoon with a fine bunch of writers. For over an hour, I talked comics with the Boys Writing Club, who meet weekly to write...

On the road to Park Ave PS

by liam | Mar 6, 2007 | appearances, writing news

The Max Finder Mystery Tour hits the road again tomorrow as I travel to Holland Landing to talk comics with the students of Park Ave Public School. Even with the weather being ridiculously cold outside, I’m excited to face the elements and meet some comic fans....

Rocked by Ramer Wood

by liam | Mar 2, 2007 | appearances, comics, virtual worlds, writing news

Arriving at a school for an author visit is always a bit strange. Everything is all hustle and bustle with students and teachers coming and going. I usually quietly search for the office or library seeking out my contact person and looking quite lost. Guideposts are...

Talking comics at Ramer Wood PS

by liam | Feb 23, 2007 | appearances, comics, literacy, writing news

This Tuesday, I’ll be taking the Max Finder Mystery Tour on the road once again as I visit with the students of Ramer Wood Public School, in Markham. I’ve been cooped up trying to be funny for the past few weeks, so it’ll be a blast to get out, meet...