Author & Educator
VISITS
Through author visits, I get to combine both my passions of teaching and writing! I love to spread the message of the importance of inclusivity and diversity, believing in yourself, and becoming confident in your own voice. These themes are covered not only in my books, but are also incorporated into my presentations and workshops. Students leave feeling motivated, critically thinking, and charged to create their own projects, with newly gained writing skills and a boost in their imaginations.
My workshops and presentations include read alouds, funny anecdotes, information about my writing process and journey to becoming an author, as well as open Q&A. The workshops include fun activities, suitable for all learners, with a memorable final product as a keepsake. Available in person or virtually for classrooms, assemblies, libraries, and at literary events.
For more information about my rates, or to book me directly, please use the contact page or email me at: ambreen.bhwrites@gmail.com
Presentations & Workshops
Presentation – How to Achieve ANYTHING You Want! Ideal for Grades 4 – 12 (Can be done as a whole school assembly)
Do you want to know how to be able to achieve your wildest dreams? Join Ambreen as she reveals four simple steps to being able to reach any of your goals! Ambreen will talk about her journey of becoming an author of the Alina Butt series, as well as her writing process, highlighting the importance of hard work and resilience. She will read a chapter from The Unlovable Alina Butt, speaking about what inspired her to write and why she feels this story was so important to share with the world. Through this inspiring presentation, students will reflect on their interests and gain the confidence to pursue their passion.
Workshop 1 – Turning Journaling into Story Writing
Grades 4 – 12 (Ideally maximum 20 – 30 students)
Join Ambreen for a fun and interactive session about turning journaling into story writing. Ambreen will read a chapter from The Unlovable Alina Butt, revealing how the story was inspired by her own childhood experiences, of immigrating to a new country, being the new kid, trying to fit in with a funny last name. Students will be inspired to learn that her writing journey began when her dad gifted her her very first, pink, fluffy diary as a 9-year-old – which she started journaling in every single day. Participants will think of their funniest memory, and learn how to turn that into a riveting story. Students will use their experiences and imagination to come away with the beginnings of their story, in written or picture format.
Workshop 2 – Creating the New Kid
Grades 4 – 8 (Ideally maximum 20 – 30 students)
Join Ambreen for her “Creating the New Kid” workshop! Ambreen will read an excerpt from The Unlovable Alina Butt, introducing her main character, Alina, who is the new kid, starting her first day of school in a new country. Participants will create their very own “new kid” who is being introduced to the class. They will learn how to create a three-dimensional, relatable character by coming up with diverse physical features, a distinctive personality, past experiences, and finally give their character a unique name! Students will come away with a well-developed character, the “new kid” they have created, either in written or picture format.
Required Materials:
Blackboard/whiteboard, laptop (or connecting adaptor for a Macbook), projector and screen, internet access, speakers and mic (for larger presentation).
Participants will require writing materials (lined paper and pencils, colouring pencils and crayons for younger grades), including assistive technologies for students who use them in the classroom on a regular basis.
*If your school or classroom has read one of my books, and would like to meet the author I offer a FREE 20 minute virtual Q&A session!
Upcoming and Previous Events
- Reading at Hazel McCallion Central Library – November 2026 (Funded by Canada Council through The Writers’ Union of Canada)
- Mississauga Literary Festival – September 2026 – Mississauga, ON
- Princeton Public Library – Desi Day Author Panel – May 2025
- Canadian Children’s Book Week – April 2025 – Milton, ON
- ALA Conference – June 2025 – Philadelphia, USA
- Children’s Book Reading at WEP Central – May 2024 – Toronto, Canada
- Funny Pages – April 2024 – Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Telling Tales Festival – September 2023 – Burlington, ON, Canada
- SLJ Middle Grade Magic – March 2023 – Virtual Event
