mail	3080-12850 26th Avenue Surrey, BC V4P1S1
ph	604-542-5870
cell	604-506-2423
fax	604-542-5870
e	Rebtak1@yahoo.com
web	www.rebeccakool.com

Biography

Rebecca is passionate about travel and language. She celebrated her fiftieth birthday by leaving her job, selling her house, and moving to Japan where she would later meet her husband-to-be, Takeshi. Six years later with an opportunity for another adventure, they relocated to Mexico. For her sixtieth birthday, Rebecca came full circle, returning with Takeshi to Canada where she pursues her zeal for writing. Rebecca launched her first children's book (bi-lingual in English/Japanese) in October 2009 and is currently working on a second.

Book types: picture books

Guest speaker/presentation information

Fly Catcher Boy gives readers a window into Japanese culture and language. Written in English with Japanese words and expressions throughout the text, readers can consult the glossary for pronunciation and meaning. Rebecca's presentations are lively and attention-grabbing with beautiful illustrations and a few surprises! An interactive game, along with coloring pages and a few new Japanese words added to their vocabulary, ensure students leave with a greater understanding of one of the world's most populous islands.

Presentation geographic range: Vancouver, Coast, Lower Mainland, Gulf and Vancouver Islands, Thompson Okanagan, Northern British Columbia, Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, The Territories, Canada - beyond BC, USA

Presentation audience age groups: primary school, grades K-3

Published work

FLY CATCHER BOY launched October 2009.

Awards & recognition

Looking forward to letting you know!