Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to serve as Vaughan Public Library's inaugural Writer-in-Residence. Although I've worked as a freelance editor, story coach, and writing mentor on and off over the years, the scale of this project was definitely next level. Over ten weeks from May to July 2026, I met with 55 writers in one-on-one manuscript consultations, hosted drop-in office hours, created and led six professional development workshops, and established seven uniq

Please join award-winning authors Deborah Kerbel (that's me!) and Susan Currie as we celebrate our new books for young readers! When?...

My newest picture book, WHEN SPIDER MET SHREW (illustrated by Genevieve Cote and published by Groundwood Books), is about a group of...

People often ask me, “which is your favourite out of all your books?” It always feels like I’m being asked to pick a favourite child....

(*As originally published on 'Picture Books Eh', March 13, 2021) My newest picture book, This House is Home, is about a young bunny named...

Here's a quick peek at the inspiration behind SNOW DAYS, my newest picture book published by Pajama Press and gorgeously illustrated by...

(As posted originally on Picture Books, Eh?, September 14, 2020) It’s an awesome privilege to be a picture book author. Kids need stories...

For Adults Packaging Your Imagination Conference Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute 209 Victoria Street, Toronto October 26, 2019 You’ve...

The Blue Spruce nomination for SUN DOG has taken me on an exhilarating ride these past few months! I've had the pleasure of visiting...

This is a HUGE week for me as I'm celebrating the publication of TWO new books at the same time. Book Twins! (Not identical, thankfully,...