About
Corporate or creative, writing or design, Wendy Kitts does it all through Communications by Design, her writing and graphic design business. Whether a profile on a best-selling author, a business card that reflects the personality of the person or company, or a speech for a national politician, Wendy believes at the heart of every effective communication is a story. And the best part of her job is unearthing that story, giving it voice by pen…by brush…or by mouse.
Wendy's first children's book:
Sable Island: The Wandering Sandbar (Nimbus, 2011), a non-fiction children's book for seven to nine year-olds, by Wendy Kitts
With its singing sands, wandering dunes and wild horses, Sable Island is one of the most magical places in the world. Yet very few people are ever allowed to visit the vulnerable island designated a Canadian national park in 2010.
From the pirates that once preyed on travellers to the thousands of seals that come to the island each year, Sable Island: The Wandering Sandbar brings young readers up close to this beautiful, fragile place. Full of photographs, science, and history, Sable Island is an exciting look at a truly untamed part of the world.
Wendy is available to do presentations on Sable Island, as well as a variety of workshops on illustrating, writing and art for all ages. Check out testimonials about Wendy and her workshops.
Books available at: Artisan Village, Gifts Galore, Read's, Tidewater Books; Amazon.ca; and Chapters Indigo
Sable Island: The Wandering Sandbar is now available in the US: Amazon.com
Appearances
April 21-28, 2012
Frye Festival, International Literary Festival
Moncton, NB
Various events for children (workshop, presentations)
Monday, July 9th, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Maritime Writers Workshop
University of New Brunswick,
Fredericton, NB
Workshop for Beginner Writers (Adult):
My Life in Pajamas - A Career as a Freelance Writer
Reviews for Sable Island: The Wandering Sandbar
"Some books are too glorious to be downloaded."
Globe Arts, Top 100 Gift Books 2011, The Globe & Mail (Dec. 3, 2011)
"...this is the best non-fiction book for kids that I've read this year."
The Herald Arts & Life (The Chronicle Herald), Pam Sword, Book Cove review (Nov. 27, 2011)
Sable Island in the news...
October 17, 2011 Sable Island granted national park status:
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20111017/sable-island-is-canadas-newest-national-park-111017/
