Jessica Outram is an award-winning author, poet, playwright, and speaker whose work explores the connections between history, identity, creativity, and community.

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Author of the Shining Waters Series, including Bernice and the Georgian Bay Gold, winner of the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction for Young People, Jessica writes historical fiction inspired by Canadian history, family history, and the enduring connections between people and place.

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Jessica offers keynote presentations, author visits, and workshops on storytelling, creativity, writing, Indigenous education, literacy, and educational leadership.

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Jessica is a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, with family roots connected to the Georgian Bay Métis community.

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Jessica creates stories that invite readers to reflect on history, identity, belonging, and hope.

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Whether you're a reader, educator, writer, or event organizer, you're invited to explore books, workshops, and conversations that connect history, creativity, and community.