Anita Daher facts for kids
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Anita Daher
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Anita Daher in 2009
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| Born | Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Occupation | Author |
Anita Daher is a talented Canadian author, screenwriter, producer, and actor. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been involved in publishing books since 1995. Her stories are available in many forms, like printed books, audiobooks, and e-books. You can find her work in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Besides writing, Anita also performs as an actor on stage and in movies. In 2020, she even created and hosted a show called Made in Manitoba: Stories from Home. This show featured interviews with other authors.
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About Anita Daher's Journey
Her Early Life and Inspiration
Anita Daher was born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. She spent her childhood and early adult years moving around Canada. This constant travel might have shaped her writing. Her books are known for having a strong "sense of place." This means the locations in her stories feel very real and important.
Leading Canadian Writers
Anita Daher also played an important role for other writers. From 2019 to 2021, she was the Chair of the Writers' Union of Canada. This organization helps support writers in Canada. She was the first person to hold this position for a two-year term.
Awards and Recognitions
Anita Daher's work has won or been nominated for many awards. These awards recognize her talent and hard work in writing.
- Winner, John Hirsch Award for Most Promising New Writer, 2007
- Finalist, Spider's Song, Arthur Ellis Award, 2008
- Finalist, Racing for Diamonds, Arthur Ellis Award, 2008
- Finalist, Racing for Diamonds, Hackmatack Award, 2009
- Long List, Mime, CBC Literary Prize, 2017
- Finalist, Forgetting How to Breathe, IODE Violet Downey Book Award, 2019
- Finalist, You Don't Have to Die in the End, Forest of Reading White Pine Award, 2021
- Finalist, You Don't Have to Die in the End, Manitoba Book Award, Best YA Novel, 2021
- Finalist, Peanut Butter and Chaos, Manitoba Young Readers Choice Sundog Award, 2024
- Finalist, Peanut Butter and Chaos, Red Cedar Award, 2024
