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Merna A Forster

Heroines: Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lucy Maud Montgomery is one of Canada's most celebrated authors for young people. This site provides all the information and links one might need for a paper or presentation. Really fantastic resource.
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McGill University

Mc Gill University Library: Hugh Mac Lennan Papers Online Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A storehouse of information and resources about Canadian writer Hugh MacLennan. Biographical facts and details, publication history, chronology, searchable database of his personal correspondence, photographs, and similar resources.
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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

Lwot: "The World's Greatest Fiction Magazine"

For Students 9th - 10th
LWOT is an unusual Canadian literary magazine that has survived since its beginnings in Montreal in 1908. Many of its published materials can be read online.
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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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Other

Athabasca University: Centre for Language and Literature: Hugh Mac Lennan

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Hugh MacLennan, who is "considered one of Canada's most nationalistic novelists." This article provides information on his education as well as events and themes reflected in his written works.
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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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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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Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia

Canadian Theatre Encyclopedia: Ann Marie Mc Donald

For Students 9th - 10th
The work of Ann Marie McDonald is in two mediums - as a playwright and also as an author. Her work is great for exploring the relationship between these mediums, how they differ, and how they connect.