Zoë Kessler, freelance writer, author, journalist, member of The Writers' Union of Canada

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Adoption Reunions, Second Story Press, Toronto, Ontario, 1993
by Michelle McColm (Zoë's adoptive name)
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Adoption Reunions, a Book for Adoptees, Birth Parents and Adoptive Parents

Since the publication of Adoption Reunions, Michelle McColm has spoken throughout North America about the topic of adoption and reunion experiences. The following is an abridged version of some of the author's appearances.

workshops | television appearances | radio appearances

Seminars, Workshops & Conferences

Keynote speaker, Growing Up Adopted Adoption Forum, Toronto, Ontario, 1994; sponsored by The Adoption Council of Ontario, Families in Adoption, Latin American Adoptive Families, Single Parent Adoption, and S.P.A.R.K.

Organizer, Panelist, Adoption in the '90's, UpFront Forum, Toronto, Ontario, 1994; sponsored by Vision TV and Harbourfront Centre

Workshop Leader, Let's Talk About Reunions Conference, Surrey, British Columbia, 1993; sponsored by The Forget Me Not Family Society

Keynote Speaker, Forum on Adoption Disclosure and Reunion, London, Ontario, 1990; sponsored by Family and Children's Services of London and Middlesex, London Public Libraries, Parent Finders Inc., and Post Adoption Reunion Support Group

Television Appearances

TVO, Toronto, Ontario, "Saturday Night at the Movies," 2008

wtn, Winnipeg, Manitoba, "Open For Discussion" 1999

MACLEAN-HUNTER CABLE TV, Toronto, Ontario, "Remember Me? The Adoption Triangle," 1999

ROGER'S CABLE 13 TV, London, Ontario, "Adoption and Reunions," 1998

wtn, Toronto, Ontario, 1995

CKCO-TV, Kitchener, Ontario,"McLean & Company," 1995

CFPL-TV, London, Ontario, "The Morning Show," 1990

VISION TV, Toronto, Ontario, "Adoption in the '90's," 1994

Michelle McColm appearing on "McLean & Company"

Radio Appearances

Michelle McColm speaks at CBC Radio, Vancouver, Canada

CFBC, St. John, New Brunswick, "Talk of the Town," , 1995

CBC News, Vancouver, British Columbia, "The Early Edition," 1994

CKNW, Vancouver, British Columbia, "The David Berner Show," 1994

CIUT, Toronto, Ontario, "By All Means," 1993; 1994

CFRB, Toronto, Ontario, "The Andy Barrie Show," 1993

A.M. 1010, Toronto, Ontario, The Shelley Klinck Show," 1993

A.M. CFPL, London, Ontario, "Open Line with Ann Hutchison," 1990