Natalia Paruzel-Gibson

Author, School & Library Presenter & Literacy Advocate

Natalia is a Polish–Canadian children’s book author whose love of storytelling began with her mother’s dedication to the performing arts. Natalia received an Honours Bachelor of Arts in History and English as well as a Master of Arts from the University of Toronto. Her art installations have been featured in Toronto’s Nuit Blanche, and she received the Young Talent Award from the Turzański Foundation for her original poetry and spoken word performances

Something Lost Something Found, marked Natalia’s official entrance into the world of children’s publishing in 2020. Her second book, A Picture Day to Remember, published by Clavis Publishing in 2023 was translated into Dutch, Danish, and Chinese. A forthcoming picture book from Pownal Street Press (traditional program) is set to be released in November 2026.

Today, Natalia is an active member of The Writers’ Union of Canada, CANSCAIP, and the Authors’ Booking Service. She combines her love of storytelling with her passion for education by offering interactive in-person and virtual author visits to elementary schools and public libraries. Her presentations and workshops are designed to engage students, support literacy goals, and promote social-emotional learning (SEL) through reading and storytelling.

Explore Natalia's full range of services—including school author presentations, children’s manuscript evaluations, and book marketing for new authors.