Upcoming Events!


Want to kick-start your students’ reading habits? Need to motivate a reluctant writer? Looking for a keynote or professional development session for your colleagues? Marty offers a variety of engaging sessions that will have you laughing and learning. Currently, Marty is only doing virtual presentations. For his speaking rates, please send a query through his contact page. Book your event with Marty Chan!

Are you located outside of Alberta? Check out Marty’s Virtual Field Trips through the Center for Interactive Learning!

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Marty’s Virtual Visits

Oct. 1: Porter Creek Secondary School (Whitehorse), writing workshop
Oct. 7: CILC, virtual book launch for Izzy Wong’s Nose for New (Click here to register for the free event)
Oct. 7: Boys and Girls Club, writing workshop
Oct. 8: Athlone School, virtual visits
Oct. 9: Malcolm Tweddle School, virtual sessions
Oct. 10: School Library Journal, virtual panelist
Oct. 15: CILC, Ghost Stories (Register here for the virtual event)
Oct. 15: Lois Hole, Monster Maker Workshop
October 22 – 24: Vancouver Writers’ Festival
Oct. 29: Prince Charles School, virtual sessions

Nov. 1: St. Albert Catholic Schools, PD session for education staff
Nov. 18 – 22: Laurier Heights School, virtual residency
Nov. 25 – 29: Millwoods Christian School, virtual residency

Dec. 9 – 11: Mee-Yah-Noh School, virtual workshops

Jan. 13 – 24: Lymburn School, virtual residency
Jan. 31: Malcolm Tweddle School, writing workshop
Jan. 31: ELLA, noon hour speaker

Feb. 4: Lois Hole School, writing workshop

April 7: Inglewood Heights Junior Public School, virtual visit
April 28: St. Thomas School, Secret Vault STEM sessions

May 16: Malcolm Tweddle, virtual visit



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Marty shares the personal stories behind his novels to show students how their own lives can be springboards into great stories. He disguises writing concepts as interactive games that teach kids while they’re having fun. With over a quarter of a century of experience as a full-time writer, Marty breaks down the mystique of creative writing into practical ideas you can adopt and apply immediately.

Marty reveals the real-life inspirations behind his works, demonstrating to students that their own lives can be springboards into great stories. With humorous anecdotes, he ramps up the students’ excitement for reading his books.

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