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Alex Lyttle is a pediatrician living in Calgary, Alberta with his wife and four children. He was raised in London, Ontario - the setting of his first novel, From Ant to Eagle, which he wrote based on his experiences working in the Pediatric Oncology unit. When he is not working, writing or playing basketball, he enjoys learning new magic tricks to perform for his young patients.

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I loved your book from ant to eagle, especially the sad vibe and the way you get the story moving right away. I was just wondering if you do already or if you are in the process of writing more middle grade novels? If so when will they be released? By the way, congrats on the silver birch award. I hope that you win!

Alex Lyttle Thanks for the question Katie! I'm glad to hear you liked the book. I'm currently finishing a second draft of a middle grade novel that I hope to have…moreThanks for the question Katie! I'm glad to hear you liked the book. I'm currently finishing a second draft of a middle grade novel that I hope to have published in the next year or so. It's very different from 'From Ant to Eagle' in that it is fantasy. I don't want to give to much away yet as I'm still working out the details but I hope readers will like it. Thanks again! - Alex(less)

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Hi Alex, I am wondering if you would consider making an Author visit to a school in Calgary? I am a Learning Commons Librarian at a K-9 School in the NW.

Alex Lyttle Of course! I have yet to do any school visits but I have my first scheduled in a few weeks. Assuming I don't get booed out of the class and am still e…moreOf course! I have yet to do any school visits but I have my first scheduled in a few weeks. Assuming I don't get booed out of the class and am still emotionally intact, I'd love to do more. While technically a "middle grade" book, given the content, I think the best grade level would be 5+ (ages 10+) however I'm open to talking to anyone. You can email me at: author@alexlyttle.com

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The Irony That I Wrote A Book

When I was little my mother suspected I had a learning disability when it came to the english language.

Which makes it ironic that I have just published my first book, From Ant To Eagle.

Why was my mother worried? Not to mention every teacher I ever had…

Because I was (and still am) an atrocious speller.

Here’s a sample of my journal when I was 8 years old.

What is written: “Tues Dec 3rd. m

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