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Deb Loughead is the author of more than twenty-five books for children and young adults. Deb conducts workshops and readings at schools, festivals and conferences across the country. She has written and directed children's plays and taught creative writing classes. Back in her youth, she was a sprinter, as well as the anchor, for her school relay team. Nowadays she prefers walking her dog. Deb lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario.