Degrassi High The hit TV series origin story and evolution Presented by Linda Schuyler Co-creator and Executive Producer of over 500 episodes 7:00pm, Tuesday, May 28th In person: Ralph Thornton Ctr, 3rd floor, 765 Queen St. E. By Zoom: Click Here Linda Schuyler, co-creator and executive producer of the Degrassi TV franchise, will share the story of the creation and evolution of the hit TV series. Even though Degrassi’s roots are firmly planted in Toronto’s Eastend, it became a phenomena that has travelled around the world in a large part due to the socially relevant storylines and realistic portrayals of the joys and tribulations of teen life. Part of the talk will focus on the specific places in The Riverdale area that were fundamental for the growth and evolution of the series. About the speaker:  Linda Schuyler, C.M., O.Ont., has been an independent producer and entrepreneur for over forty years.  Dedicated to the art of storytelling, Linda is best known for work that explores the human experience, breaks stereotypes and encourages communications. As a former teacher, she is a strong supporter of the mentoring process and under her guidance many of her associates have gone on to have successful careers in TV and Film.  Linda was a founding member of the Association for Media Literacy (AML), past Chair of the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and has devoted considerable amount of time to philanthropic endeavors over the years. Among many awards that she has garnered over her career, in 1994 she was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada citing "her candid productions of real-life dramas that have touched millions of views around the world, opening the lines of communication between adults and youth".  And in 2010 she received the Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for her "exceptional and outstanding and ongoing contribution ... to the Canadian television history" Her recent book, The Mother of all Degrassi, was published in November 2022, won an Axion Silver Medal (2023) and will be available for purchase at the event.    Only $5 at the door.  Annual Riverdale Historical Society memberships: $20/person; $30/couple Please do pass this invitation onto your friends and neighbors! Questions?  Please email: rhsblogger@gmail.com