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Trent University

Susanna Moodie: Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article on the life of Susanna Moodie has information on what Moodie wrote prior to marriage and emigration to Canada, her early experiences in Canada and writing that stemmed from them, and the hardships she and her family...
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: l.m. Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kuusankoski Public Library provides information on the life and works of L.M. Montgomery.
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Other

University of Rochester: Interview With Robertson Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1992 interview with Canadian author Robertson Davies, where the Arthurian influences of his "The Lyre of Orpheus" and "What's Bred in the Bone" are discussed.
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University of Western Ontario: Early Writing in Canada: Canadian Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of poetry and writing encompasses several centuries of Canadian literary production. Many of the writers are well-known historical figures, including explorers, such as Samuel Hearne, whose travel diaries are excerpted here....
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Other

Wired for Books: Audio Interview With Robertson Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to an interview with Canadian novelist Robertson Davies, author of "A Mixture of Frailties" and "The Lyre of Orpheus." Discussion topics include journalism, writing plays, and writers' experiences.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: In Memory: Robertson Davies

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the life and works of Canadian author Robertson Davies.
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Other

Writers' Union of Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the union that represents the interests of writers in Canada, with news and information about the union's services to writers, prominent members, literary awards, publications and contests.
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Other

E Notes: Hugh Mac Lennan

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Canadian author and essayis Hugh MacLennan that includes information about his principal works and criticism.
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Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Margaret Laurence

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about "one of the most important writers from Western Canada, Margaret Laurence." Here is information on her early life, education, published works, and received honours.
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University of California

University of California, Davis: Well Known Canadians: Authors

For Students 9th - 10th
List of writers from Canada, with brief biographical facts, photographs, works, and awards.
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Other

Track O: Online Guide to Writing in Canada: Canadian Authors Index

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive list of Canadian authors with complied lists of their works, works about them, awards, etc., along with links to external resources.
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Handout
Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Susanna Moodie

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A biograhpy about Susanna Moodie, with information on her marriage and family life, emigration to Canada, and early publications. Read about her best-known book, "Roughing it in the Bush," and her latter works.
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Other

Margaret Atwood Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The Margaret Atwood Society is a group of students, teachers, and scholars who enjoy the works and writings of Canadian author Margaret Atwood. Site includes information about the author and accepts submissions for writing awards.
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New York Times

New York Times: Hugh Mac Lennan Is Dead at 83; A Canadian Novelist and Teacher

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A 1990 article recalling the career, education, and personal thoughts of Canadian author Hugh MacLennan.
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ABC Bookworld

Bc Book World: Mc Clung, Nellie Letitia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief biography of Nellie Letitia McClung.
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Curated OER

E. Cora Hind

For Students 9th - 10th
View an image of E. Cora Hind.
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Curated OER

Photograph of the Cast of Les Belles Soeurs, Undated

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the motivating factors behind and recurring themes of Canadian author Michel Tremblay's diverse collection of works. This site offers a look into the author's cultural context as well as excerpts from his published works and...
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Curated OER

Cover of L'homme Qui Entendait Siffler Une Bouilloire, 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the motivating factors behind and recurring themes of Canadian author Michel Tremblay's diverse collection of works. This site offers a look into the author's cultural context as well as excerpts from his published works and...
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Curated OER

Cover of Larry's Party, C1997, With Photograph of Table Following a Dinner Party

For Students 9th - 10th
According to this online exhibit of Carol Shields manuscripts, this novelist believed that "art offers a means of confronting the joys and dramas of the human condition." What does this mean? Explore Carol Shields' famous novels, such as...
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Cover of the Republic of Love, 1992, With an Illustration of a Mermaid

For Students 9th - 10th
According to this online exhibit of Carol Shields manuscripts, this novelist believed that "art offers a means of confronting the joys and dramas of the human condition." What does this mean? Explore Carol Shields' famous novels, such as...
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Curated OER

Photograph of Elizabeth Smart and Her Three Children, August 20, 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief criticism of Canadian novelist's Elizabeth Smart's popular works. Also, learn about the artwork and miscellaneous materials (journals, correspondence, manuscripts) that reveal "a clearer understanding of a complex person: a...
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Curated OER

Photograph of Elizabeth Smart, 1942

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief criticism of Canadian novelist's Elizabeth Smart's popular works. Also, learn about the artwork and miscellaneous materials (journals, correspondence, manuscripts) that reveal "a clearer understanding of a complex person: a...
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Curated OER

Colourful Cover of Novel, by Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept, 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief criticism of Canadian novelist's Elizabeth Smart's popular works. Also, learn about the artwork and miscellaneous materials (journals, correspondence, manuscripts) that reveal "a clearer understanding of a complex person: a...
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Curated OER

Cover of Novel, the Stone Carvers 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the world of Jane Urguhart's creativity by exploring her poetry and fiction. This article, accompanied with excerpts from her published works, manuscripts, and journals, examines the context of and motivation behind her work as...