Susan Juby LinksCM Magazine Profile: Susan Juby Quill & Quire » Susan Juby profile Interview with Susan Juby Press Release: Libraries Looking for an Author (January 23, 2008) Writer in ResidenceLibraries announce Susan Juby as First Writer in ResidenceTwo of BC's Largest Library Systems to Host Writer in Residence Program July 4, 2008 – The Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) and Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are pleased to announce Susan Juby as their Writer in Residence for 2008/2009. This is a first Writer in Residence for these library systems and a wonderful opportunity for aspiring writers to learn more about the craft of writing. Juby is an award-winning local writer recognized as one of the rising stars of Canadian young-adult writing. Her "Alice" trilogy: Alice, I Think, Miss Smithers, Alice MacLeod, Realist at Last are known around the world. In addition to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, the "Alice" trilogy can be found in Finland and Indonesia. Juby started a degree in English Literature at the University of Toronto and finished it at the University of British Columbia. She is an experienced writing teacher, and has most recently been teaching novel writing workshops at the University of British Columbia, UBC Writing Centre. She will begin her term in September 2008 when the Vancouver Island Regional Library will host her for a three-month residency. In January 2009 she will begin her three-month residency at the Greater Victoria Public Library. Juby is looking forward to meeting writers, young and old, emerging and established. The Writer in Residence is a community resource and literacy advocate. Juby will act as a mentor to writers in the community, reviewing manuscripts and providing criticism and advice about publishing. The program is supported through grant funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and additional funding from the Friends of the Library (VIRL and GVPL) and the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation.
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