Over the years, Centauri Arts has worked with dozens of artists. Many of them have taught for us, offered guest classes, or advised our young writers. Here’s a selection of  gift ideas, all of them with Centauri connections: Julie Hartley Her Secret Soldier. A World War 2 novel filled with mystery and adventure. 19-year-old Rose’s life is transformed forever when she stumbles on an injured German spy in the ancient forest behind her home.  Check our Her Secret Soldier on Amazon (Print, Kindle and Audiobook). Julie Hartley The Promise She Made. A World War 2 novel. When the Nazis seem set to invade England, Ruby takes her little sister, Eliza, to Canada aboard the SS City of Benares. But the Benares is torpedoed by [...]

Over the years, Centauri Arts has worked with dozens of authors. Many of them have taught for us, offered guest classes, or advised our young writers. Others are parents who have sent their kids to our overnight arts camp – or writers who attended our programs as children. Here’s a selection of poets, children’s writers, novelists and writers of creative non fiction you may wish to check out, all of them with Centauri connections: Vikki Van Sickle Vikki writes for children, and lives in Toronto. She offers occasional guest classes with Centauri and taught for our summer writing camps in 2023. Check out Vikki's Book on Amazon.ca Laura Farina Laura taught at our writing camps for many years. She has written poetry collections, picture [...]