Diane Jones
Contributing Writer
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Diane has a BA in linguistics, a Masters in Education (both from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in Christian Studies from the Vancouver School of Theology. She was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, raised in Vancouver, BC, and attended school for three years in London, England.
- She taught English as a Second Language for more than 30 years at the college level. She also taught French and geography in a private boys' school.
- She also taught English in Hong Kong for four months.She has studied many languages, among them: Russian, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Hebrew, and Esperanto.
- Diane also loves travelling, having visited about 20 of the states in the USA, all 10 Canadian provinces plus the Northwest Territories and Yukon, Mexico, Bermuda, most of western Europe and Russia, much of Great Britain, and most recently Greece and Israel.
- Diane's main interests centre on her faith, family and friends.
- She volunteers with elementary children and writes mainly for children.
- Diane and her husband are professed Third Order Franciscans (Anglican).
Latest Articles
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Meeting Miss 405: A Book for Young Readers
Meeting Miss 405, by Lois Peterson, published in 2008 by Orca Young Readers Books, is the well-deserved winner of at least three awards.
Jan 21, 2012
- Diane Jones
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Matilda, a Masterpiece by Roald Dahl
Matilda is the only book that Dahl had to rewrite in its entirety. This was because the character changed so much that he could not keep up with her.
Mar 2, 2011
- Diane Jones
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The Tree Suitcase, a Picture Book by David Suzuki
Peter learns from his grandmother the four things a seed needs to become a tree.
Feb 5, 2011
- Diane Jones
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Braille as a Secret Code: Part Two – Play a Braille Spelling Game
Once you know the first ten letters of the Braille alphabet, the rest is easy. You'll be able to play the Braille Spelling Game, too.
Jan 15, 2011
- Diane Jones
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Braille as a Secret Code: Part One – Writing Braille Letters
Kids love secret codes. It's even better when that code is a valuable tool that can build friendships between blind kids and sighted ones.
Jan 15, 2011
- Diane Jones
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Nannycatch Chronicles, A Chapter Book for Reluctant Readers
Nannycatch Chronicles, by James Heneghan and Bruce McBay opens with a caveat that this book should not fall into the hands of grown-ups!
Jan 11, 2011
- Diane Jones
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Honey Cake, by Joan Betty Stuchner
Honey Cake is an historical novel for preteens, written by Joan Betty Stuchner and illustrated by Cynthia Nugent and published in 2007 by Tradewind Books.
Jan 3, 2011
- Diane Jones
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Bible Brunch Casserole Recipe
You may have heard of the Scripture Cake, but have you ever had a Bible Brunch Casserole? Get your Bibles ready, and assemble your ingredients.
Dec 11, 2010
- Diane Jones
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A Memorable Christmas Brunch
Planning to invite friends and family for Christmas brunch? Here are a few ideas for a memorable and merry Christmas morning.
Nov 27, 2010
- Diane Jones
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A Bethlehem Pilgrimage
Bethlehem is as much a place of political unrest as it is of religious devotion. For the Christian pilgrim, this is unsettling.
Nov 20, 2010
- Diane Jones
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