Lampman artist Maureen Ulrich is among the artists selected to participate in Saskatchewan's largest virtual authors event ever.

The event will be January 26 to 28 as part of Family Literacy Day celebrations.

Schools from around the province are registering to attend their choice of a dozen sessions with six Saskatchewan children’s writers.

Ulrich is the award-winning author of "Power Play" and "Face Off," two novels that use hockey as a backdrop to tackle issues facing adolescent and teenage girls. She has won two Moon Beam awards: a gold in 2008 and a silver in 2010.

The Saskatchewan Horizons chapter of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) has partnered with the Credenda Virtual High School and College in Prince Albert to host the event. They will provide the virtual meeting room, technical support and a virtual classroom with information about the authors and their books.

“The response from Saskatchewan schools is phenomenal," said CANSCAIP Saskatchewan president Linda Aksomitis. "Registration faxes and e-mails are still pouring in from all around the province as our committee starts scheduling the twelve sessions.”

Other participating authors include Aksomitis, Arthur Slade, Edward Willett, Marie Powell and Sharon Plumb.