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In Memory of Anna Dewdney

Wordfest is saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Anna Dewdney, author and illustrator of the Llama Llama series of children’s books and a fierce advocate for literacy.

Dewdney appeared at Wordfest in 2014, when she read to around 500 school kids from across Calgary. Sandra Paire, Manager of Wordfest Youth & French Programs, fondly recalls Dewdney as “a wonderful lady and remarkable artist.” In lieu of a funeral, Dewdney requested that parents read to their children.

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