The pair will spend the morning at elementary schools, with Donna Morrissey reading her new children’s book, Cross Katie Kross, which was illustrated by her daughter, Bridgette.

They will be at Joseph Gould Public School from 9:15 to 10:15 am before going to Uxbridge Public School where they will appear from 10:45 until 11:40 am.

The Morrisseys will then go to Uxbridge Secondary School (USS), where a gourmet lunch will be provided by USS students in the Specialist High Skills Major Hospitality program.

Then, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm, the two will provide separate presentations, with Donna speaking to USS English students about writing, and Bridgette presenting to USS art students on the process of illustrating a children’s book.

It’s a wonderful opportunity for students, says USS principal Lucy Black.

“I always think it’s important to have people in who are practitioners, to talk about current realities with students,” she says.

Donna Morrissey is the author of four internationally-acclaimed novels – Kit’s Law, Downhill Chance, Sylvanus Now, and What they Wanted, along with a screenplay entitled Clothesline Patch and her recent children’s book.
 
Bridgette Morrissey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. She paints full time and resides in Halifax.

The media is welcome to attend the Morrisseys’ appearances. To attend, please contact Lucy Black prior to the event at 905-852-3391. On the day of the event, please begin your visit to the school at the office.

More information on a community event with the Morrisseys on the same evening can be found at www.blueheronbooks.com.

The Durham District School Board is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The Board employs more than 7,000 teaching and educational services staff. With 134 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the Board accommodates more than 70,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses. To find more news about the Durham District School Board and its schools, visit www.durham.edu.on.ca under the DDSB News section.

Media contact:
Lucy Black
Principal, Uxbridge Secondary School
905-852-3391