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Behind the Headlines: Local author inspires young writers at Saskatoon elementary school

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Local children’s book author Amber Antymniuk spent weeks working with a Grade 1 and 2 class, guiding them through the full process of writing and illustrating their own books. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet spent some time with Antymniuk and the young students about the exciting journey to becoming authors.

24 Apr 2025 English Canada News

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