University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Celia Lottridge
Celia Lottridge is a Canadian children's writer, perhaps best known for her storybook The Name of the Tree, an African tale of a drought. This is a profile of her from an interview in 1997. The bibliography lists her books up until then,...
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Cm Magazine Profiles: C. J. Taylor
Carrie-Jo Taylor is a widely read Canadian Mohawk writer and artist whose storybooks retell native legends and stories. This is an excellent and thorough interview with her from 1998.
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Cm Magazine Profiles: Jo Ellen Bogart
Jo Ellen Bogart is a well-known Canadian children's writer. This is a profile of her from an interview in 2001. The bibliography lists her books up until then, with some links to reviews.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: John Wilson
John Wilson, a Canadian writer, has written a number of historical fiction books for junior up to high school level. This is a profile of his life, which is quite fascinating, from an interview in 1999. The bibliography lists his books...
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Andrea Beck
Andrea Beck, a Canadian children's writer, is the creator of a book series starring the character Elliot the Moose. This is an interview with her from 2003. The bibliography lists her books up until then, with some links to reviews.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Frieda Wishinsky
Frieda Wishinsky is a prolific and widely published Canadian children's author. This is an extensive profile of her life and work from an interview in 2002.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Virginia Frances Schwartz
Virginia Frances Schwartz, a Canadian author, writes historical novels for elementary to secondary students on a variety of themes, such as slavery and immigration. This is a lengthy interview with her from 2004.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Richard Scrimger
Richard Scrimger, a Canadian writer, has written a number of humourous books for children. This is a profile of his life from an interview in 1998. The bibliography lists his books up until then, with some links to reviews.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Loris Lesynski
Loris Lesynski is the author of delightful children's stories and poetry. This is a profile of her from an interview in 2005. The bibliography lists her books. Several of her books have links to reviews.
University of Manitoba
Cm Magazine Profiles: Rachna Gilmore
Rachna Gilmore is a well-known Canadian children's writer. Originally from India, she became fascinated with Anne of Green Gables as a young girl and this sparked her interest in becoming a writer. This is an interview with her from...
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Barbara Greenwood's Guide to Writing for Children [Pdf]
Barbara Greenwood, a Canadian author of numerous historical fiction books for children, has written this thirty-page writing guide where she explains the process she goes through in constructing a story. She covers such key topics as...
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Paul Yee
Paul Yee is a Chinese-Canadian children's writer who has written books about Chinese experiences of coming to Canada. Some of his stories are set in the 1800s. His website provides information about his life and his books, as well as...
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Cygnet Publishing Group Inc.: The Weeping Chamber Study Guide [Pdf]
"The Weeping Chamber" by Sigmund Brouwer is set in Jerusalem in the last days of Christ's life. It can be interpreted as an historical or a religious novel. This is an extensive study guide for the novel. It has many blackline masters...
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Kathy Stinson
Kathy Stinson is a well known Canadian children's writer. This is her personal site where you will find biographical information, a list of her books and an author's blog. Her book titles are linked to excerpts, reviews and discussion...
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Wired for Words: Online Book Club
Wired for Words is an excellent site for students from K-12 to find books that would interest them. It has a searchable database of book reviews, many submitted by site users. It maintains high standards of quality when choosing the...
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Carol Matas, Writer for Children
Carol Matas writes historical fiction and fantasy for children. Her website has extensive biographical information and descriptions of her books.
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Kit Pearson
Kit Pearson is a popular author of historical fiction for children, as well as other genres. Her site has descriptions of her books and biographical information.
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Ian Wallace
Ian Wallace is a very successful Canadian children's author. His website has a wealth of information about him and his books, as well as articles that have been written about him.
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Orca Book Publishers: Bang Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In this novel by Norah McClintock, two boys' long-time friendship is ended after they rob a canteen and the owner is killed. "Bang" provides a vehicle for discussing the serious issues of guns, gangs and gun control laws. This teacher's...
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Orca Book Publishers: Bull's Eye Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Bull's Eye by Sarah N. Harvey is about a girl's discovery that her aunt was really her birth mother. She runs away to learn the truth about her family history and has many experiences, both good and bad. In the end, she and the aunt who...
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Orca Book Publishers: Bull Rider Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Layne's father was killed while riding a bull and his mother wants him nowhere near them. But Layne practices without her knowledge. This teacher's guide for Bull Rider by Marilyn Halvorson includes a book summary, discussion topics and...
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Canscaip: Kenneth Oppel
A short biography of popular Canadian children's author Kenneth Oppel and a list of his published works and awards are provided.
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Sylvia Mc Nicoll
Sylvia McNicoll has published numerous children's novels. As well as descriptions of her books, her website has biographical information and a link to her blog.
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Orca Book Publishers: 'Spoiled Rotten' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
In 'Spoiled Rotten' by Dayle Campbell Gaetz, Jessica resents her new stepsister, Amy. When Amy follows her on a day hike and then gets hurt, Jessica must face darkness and the threat of bears as she goes for help. This teacher's guide...