Andrée Poulin has always believed that books can change the world. Her passion for reading brought her to her first career in journalism. Later, her interest in Asia and Africa led her to international relations, and she continues to split her time between writing and international development. She has published a dozen picture books and novels and has received many literary awards. Les Impatiences de Ping, for example, is on the Communication-Jeunesse 2004–2005 list of favourite books selected by youth. She brings three books to WordFest, including the award-winning Mes parents sont gentils… mais tellement girouettes.

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