Book me for a reading!

I’m passionate about connecting with the community and would love to come read to your class or school, there’s no cost, just a love for stories and learning. Whether you’re looking for a simple reading session or have a creative idea in mind, I’m all ears—let’s make it happen!

Please note that Jadyn’s availability for readings is limited, as she’s also a dedicated teacher.

If you’re in Calgary or the surrounding areas, please fill out the form below to get started!

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Five colorful landscape paintings on a blue wall, one painted buffalo, and a book titled "Brave Buffalo."

A bulletin board displays a poster with a title 'BRAVE LIBERTY BUFFALO' and a subtitle about resilience, perseverance, and commitment. Below, there are drawings of buffalo illustrations with handwritten notes, each with a small hook on top, resemblin

A colorful thank you card with children's drawings of animals and handwritten notes. The card says 'Thank You Melissa!' and includes multiple animal illustrations, such as a pig, a dog, and a bear, with names like Nathan, Tashneem, and Mohamed writte

Children's artwork of buffalo and landscape scenes displayed on a blue bulletin board, each with a name label.

A collection of colorful beaded friendship bracelets with names attached, displayed on a wooden surface along with a framed quote about being like the buffalo and a book titled 'Brave the Untamed Buffalo'.

Green township sign in Greenfield, Wisconsin, with a message board displaying an inspirational quote. The background includes a clear blue sky, leafless trees, a large building, and patches of snow on the ground, indicating winter.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We acknowledge the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have lived on these lands and taken care of them since time immemorial. (Name/Organization) is situated on Treaty 7 territory – the traditional and ancestral territory of Siksikaitsitapi – the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Kainai Nation, Piikani Nation, Amskapi Piikani, and the Siksika Nation. Treaty 7 is also home to the Tsuut’ina Nation, the Stoney Nakoda, and is within the historical Northwest Métis Homeland known as the Battle River Territory. We acknowledge and give gratitude to the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We acknowledge the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders, both past and present, and are grateful for their contributions that helped keep this land beautiful. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation.

Melissa Allan 2025