Gail Matthews

Gail Matthews lives in Taloyoak, Nunavut, where she teaches English Language Arts at Netsilik School. She has travelled across Canada’s Arctic region and has also worked in Ivujivik, Nunavik. Gail is a teacher educator, researcher, writer, and dancer. She has published research papers on literacy, teacher education, and curriculum. Gail earned her PhD at the University of Toronto and was an Assistant Professor of Literacy at the University of New Brunswick–Saint John. She is a TTP-Diploma graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School and continues to teach children ballet and Israeli folk dance. She dedicates this book to all readers and dancers who share their passion for stories and music with others.