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• Children’s Author • ONTARIO CERTIFIED TEACHER
•REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
Glizell
Pham
Children's Author • EDUCATOR • STORYTELLER
Stories That Help Children
Understand Their Feelings,
Trust Their Voice &
Stay Connected to Who They Are
Children’s author and educator Glizell creates emotionally meaningful stories that help young children understand their feelings, connect with who they are, and develop the emotional skills to navigate themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.
Dilly Learns to Say No
Dilly is one of the kindest and loving animals in the ocean.
But one day, he learns something important....
Saying "no" is okay.
He discovers that being kind doesn't mean forgetting himself,
and that kindness with boundaries is the greatest form of love.
This heartwarming story encourages children to:
• Grow in confidence
• Speak with kindness and respect
• Recognize and express their emotions
• Develop healthy boundaries
A Little About Me
What if the behaviour we’re trying to correct is actually a child communicating something they don’t yet have the words to express?
After more than 10 years of working with children across the Philippines, Japan, and Canada, I began to look beyond the behaviour I was seeing in my classrooms.
Behind the meltdowns, the quiet ‘yes,’ the frustrated ‘no,’ and the moments adults sometimes call difficult behaviour, I became curious about what might be happening underneath. That curiosity changed the way I teach—and eventually, the stories I write.
As an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), I bring together my experience in education, child development, and storytelling to help children understand what is happening inside them and find respectful ways to express it.
Because I believe children can learn to care about others without learning to abandon themselves in the process.
Author Visit
Empowering children through storytelling and emotional literacy activities.
Dilly Learns to Say No
Author Visit Program
Small Group Visit
Ages: 4–7 years old
Group Size: Up to 50 children
Length: 1 hour
Educator-Led Experience:
Designed and delivered by an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with more than 10 years of local and international experience.
Suitable Age Group:
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Preschool Group
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Junior Kindergarten/ Senior Kindergarten
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Grade 1 and 2
Includes:
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Interactive Read-Aloud : An engaging reading of Dilly Learns to Say No that encourages children to connect with the story and its characters.
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Age-Appropriate Emotional Learning: Guided conversations about feelings, kindness, personal boundaries, and using their voice.
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Interactive Learning Activity: A playful activity where children practise making choices, expressing “yes” or “no,” and communicating respectfully.
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Hands-On Participation: Puppets, visual materials, and child-friendly discussions keep young learners actively engaged.
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Movement & Music : A fun action song reinforces key learning through movement and participation.
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Signed Book Pre-Orders : Families may pre-order personally signed copies to be delivered during the author visit.
Program Fee: $350 — travel within the GTA, Ontario included.
Outside GTA Visits: The listed program fees apply to author visits within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario. For visits outside the GTA, please contact hello@glizellpham.ca for availability and pricing or use the contact form below.
Large Group Visit
Ages: 4–7 years old
Group Size: 51 to 100 children
Length: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Educator-Led Experience:
Designed and delivered by an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with more than 10 years of local and international experience.
Suitable Age Group:
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Preschool Group
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Junior Kindergarten/ Senior Kindergarten
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Grade 1 and 2
Includes:
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Interactive Read-Aloud : An engaging reading of Dilly Learns to Say No that encourages children to connect with the story and its characters.
-
Age-Appropriate Emotional Learning: Guided conversations about feelings, kindness, personal boundaries, and using their voice.
-
Interactive Learning Activity: A playful activity where children practise making choices, expressing “yes” or “no,” and communicating respectfully.
-
Hands-On Participation: Puppets, visual materials, and child-friendly discussions keep young learners actively engaged.
-
Movement & Music : A fun action song reinforces key learning through movement and participation.
-
Signed Book Pre-Orders : Families may pre-order personally signed copies to be delivered during the author visit.
Program Fee: $450 — travel within the GTA, Ontario included.
Outside GTA Visits: The listed program fees apply to author visits within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario. For visits outside the GTA, please contact hello@glizellpham.ca for availability and pricing or use the contact form below.
Dilly Learns It's Okay to Make Mistakes
Author Visit Program
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Whether you're interested in a school visit, a collaboration, or just want to say hello, we'd love to hear from you.
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