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  • Alice Kuipers is a bestselling author and writing coach at The Novelry, with fifteen published books. She's now turning her focus to writing fiction for adults. Her work is published in thirty-six countries

  • Alice Kuipers is the bestselling, award-winning author of fifteen books for young adults and children, published in thirty-six countries. She is Head of Coaching at The Novelry, and she writes Confessions & Coffee, a weekly Substack about books, flow, and the art of paying attention.

  • Alice Kuipers is the bestselling, award-winning author of fifteen books for young adults, children, and writers, published in thirty-six countries. Her work spans emotionally rich YA fiction, imaginative books for younger readers, picture books, hi-lo titles for reluctant readers, and Spark: On Writing for Kids and Young Adults, her craft guide for emerging writers.

    Her debut, Life on the Refrigerator Door, introduced readers around the world to her intimate, character-driven storytelling. She has since written novels including The Worst Thing She Ever Did, The Death of Us, and Me and Me, as well as the Polly Diamond chapter-book series, the Violet & Victor picture books, and multiple titles for young readers.

    Alongside her own writing, Alice has mentored thousands of writers online and in person. She now coaches authors globally as Head of Coaching at The Novelry. She also writes Confessions & Coffee, a weekly Substack newsletter about books, flow, and the art of paying attention. With a degree in Psychology and an MA in Creative Writing, she brings clarity, creativity, and care to both her teaching and her work.

    Originally from London, England, Alice moved to the Canadian prairies twenty years ago. She now lives in Saskatoon with her partner, author Yann Martel, their four children, and various pets. Her writing and teaching centre on flow, creativity, and the belief that stories help us pay closer attention to what matters.

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A selection of Alice Kuipers’ published and forthcoming titles:

in the works…

TBD • Adult Fiction

Notable Achievements: Murder Mystery

Spark: On Writing for Kids and Young Adults

2024 • Craft/Non-fiction

Notable Achievements: Endorsed by Arthur Slade, Teresa Toten, Jeanette Lynes, Richard Van Camp

Polly Diamond series

2018–2023 • Chapter Books

Notable Achievements: Junior Library Guild Gold Selection; Amazon Best of the Month

World’s Worst Parrot / Pia’s Plans

2020 • Hi-Lo

Notable Achievements: High-interest low-reading-level titles; praised by Kirkus, CM, SLJ

Always Smile: Carley Allison’s Secrets for Laughing, Loving and Living

2019 • Non-Fiction

Notable Achievements: Biography of figure skater Carley Allison; widely acclaimed

ME AND ME

2017 • YA

Notable Achievements: CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens; Saskatchewan Book Award finalist

Violet & Victor series

2014-2016 • Picture Books

Notable Achievements: Indie Next List; Book Riot Favorite Art pick

The Death of Us

2014 • YA

Notable Achievements: Starred Quill & Quire review; CLA shortlist

40 Things I Want to Tell You

2012 • YA

Notable Achievements: Saskatchewan Book Award; CLA Honour Book; CBC Top 100 YA Books

the worst thing she ever did (lost for words - u.s ver.)

2010 • YA

Notable Achievements: Arthur Ellis Award; White Pine shortlist; Bank Street Best Book

Life on the refrigerator door

2007 • YA/Adult Crossover

Notable Achievements: International bestseller; published in 36 countries; stage adaptations; numerous awards including Redbridge, Viarmes, and Carnegie longlist

Speaking Topics & Workshops

Alice speaks at literary festivals, schools, libraries, and conferences around the world. Her sessions blend writing craft with creativity and well-being.

Popular Topics:

Writing for Young Readers: From Spark to Story


The Flow State for Writers: Finding Calm and Creativity


Story Structure and Emotional Truth


The Art of the Revision: How to Rethink and Rewrite


Building a Sustainable Writing Life


From Idea to Book Deal: What Every Writer Should Know

workshops and keynotes:

Writing for Young Readers: From Spark to Story


The Flow State for Writers: Finding Calm and Creativity


Story Structure and Emotional Truth

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Media Mentions

A feature/excerpt with Alice in Quill & Quire titled: Excerpt from Spark: Alice Kuipers on Writing for Kids & Young Adults.

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Writing Across Age Groups

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How to Overcome Self-Sabotage for Writers

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Interview with Maygen Kardash:

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The Novelry: Meet Alice

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Media Contact

For interviews, review copies, or event inquiries:

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