Mike Ulmer

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About me

Gender Male
Occupation Senior Writer, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Location Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Introduction I have had the greatest jobs. I have written nine books including M is for Maple, the best-selling alphabet book in Canadian publishing history. I have covered the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors and interviewed some of the greatest athletes in the world. Over the course of more than 100 school visits I have met thousands of students who shared with me their love of Canada. I love working with students to help them become even better writers.
Interests Canada, hockey, basketball, soccer.
Favorite Movies Casablanca, All About Eve, Harvey, The Maltese Falcon, Up.
Favorite Music Indian, country, old and anything that involves a Ukelele.
Favorite Books The Sisters Brothers, anything by David Halberstram or John Steinbeck.

If your whole body were a hot air balloon, would you stop eating spicy food?

No chance.