Kerry MacGregor & Roy MacGregor
Grades 1 to 4
Authors Talk
Roy MacGregor and Kerry MacGregor are coming to Calgary with the third title in their bestselling series, The Ice Chips – and there’s a Calgary connection!
When the Chips find themselves smack in the middle of the Calgary Olympics, they look for some new teammates and learn a lesson from their dedicated new friend — hockey great Haley Wickenheiser! The latest in this chapter book series by acclaimed author and Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Roy MacGregor and his daughter, journalist Kerry MacGregor, The Ice Chips and The Invisible Puck features a vibrant and diverse cast of time travelling characters and inspiring hockey greats.
Roy MacGregor
An Officer of the Order of Canada, Roy MacGregor has been a columnist at The Globe and Mail since 2002. In addition to his award-winning non-fiction books and novels for adults, he is also known for his Screech Owl mystery series for young readers, which has sold over two million books, in six languages, around the world.
Kerry MacGregor
Kerry MacGregor was a journalist in Ottawa and Toronto for many years but now lives in Nice, France. With her Dad Roy, she is the co-author of The Ice Chips series for young readers as well as the Reality Check in Detroit, the last of the Screech Owl mystery series.
Available April 25 – April 26
Book now to reserve your spot! The cost for a school visit is $600 for a 1 hour presentation; however a limited number of partial and full subsidies are available if your school qualifies. To request a booking, contact Rita Sirignano at 403-260-2706 or email us at youth@wordfest.com for more information.