Alison Acheson facts for kids
Alison Acheson is a Canadian writer who creates exciting stories for both kids and adults. She is known for her interesting characters and engaging plots.
About Alison Acheson
Alison Acheson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. When she was young, she learned through both regular public school and correspondence school, where you study from home. She left school just before her sixteenth birthday and worked as a hairdresser. Later, she went back to college and university, earning degrees in arts and fine arts.
Alison has taught writing classes, especially about writing for children, at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. She also teaches creative writing workshops from her own website.
Alison Acheson lives in the Lower Mainland area of British Columbia with her three sons. Her book, Dance Me to the End, shares her family's story during a very difficult time when her husband was seriously ill. This book became a bestseller in British Columbia.
Books by Alison Acheson
Alison Acheson has written many books, including novels for young readers and short stories for adults.
Books for Young Readers
- Thunder Ice (1996): This was Alison's first book. It's set in Ontario in 1870 and tells the story of two cousins whose towns are arguing over a railway project. It was nominated for several awards, including the Red Cedar award.
- The Half-Pipe Kidd (1997): A book for students in grades 5 to 9.
- Mud Girl (2006): Written for teens, this book was a finalist for the Canadian Library Association’s Young Adult Book of the Year award.
- Grandpa’s Music: A Story About Alzheimer’s (2009): This book helps explain Alzheimer's disease to children. It was recognized on the IBBY List for Children.
- Molly's Cue (2010): Another story for grades 5 to 9.
- The Cul-De-Sac Kids (2012): A book for younger readers in grades 2 to 3.
Other Books
- Learning to Live Indoors (1998): A collection of short stories written for adults.
- Dance Me to the End (2019): This is a memoir for adults, sharing a personal story from Alison's life.
