2024 Keynote Speaker - Monique Gray Smith
Monique Gray Smith is a proud mom of twins, an award-winning, best-selling author and sought after consultant.
In 2022, Monique adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers. Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults was released in November 2023.
Monique has 9 books ranging for readers across the life span. Children’s books include My Heart Fills with Happiness, You Hold Me Up, When We Are Kind, Lucy and Lola and I Hope. Young Adult and Adult books include Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience. Monique’s novel, Tilly and the Crazy Eights was long listed for Canada Reads 2021. Monique’s books are used to share wisdom, knowledge, hope and the important teaching that love is medicine.
Monique is Cree and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 33 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
In 2022, Monique adapted Robin Wall Kimmerer’s New York Times Best selling book, Braiding Sweetgrass for a new generation of readers. Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults was released in November 2023.
Monique has 9 books ranging for readers across the life span. Children’s books include My Heart Fills with Happiness, You Hold Me Up, When We Are Kind, Lucy and Lola and I Hope. Young Adult and Adult books include Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience. Monique’s novel, Tilly and the Crazy Eights was long listed for Canada Reads 2021. Monique’s books are used to share wisdom, knowledge, hope and the important teaching that love is medicine.
Monique is Cree and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 33 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
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Monique Gray Smith - Award-winning best selling author, speaker & consultant
Time: 8:45 - 10:15 am |