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Ross Laird
Ross Laird, PhD, is an author, teacher of creativity, and organizational consultant in education, addictions, and mental health. He is the author of two critically-acclaimed books: Grain of Truth and A Stone’s Throw. Grain of Truth was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award and was voted one of the most important books of 2001 by the Globe and Mail. Laird has also written for Canadian Geographic, Pacific Yachting, and He is also the founder of the Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Program (IDEA) at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Laird also consults with schools and parent groups in the Vancouver, BC area to explore the themes of mentorship, parenting, and technology addictions.