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Anne-Marie Alonzo
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| Born | December 13, 1951 |
| Died | June 11, 2005 (aged 53) |
| Awards | Order of Canada |
Anne-Marie Alonzo was a talented Canadian writer. She was a playwright, which means she wrote plays for the stage. She was also a poet, writing beautiful poems, and a novelist, creating stories in books. Besides writing, she worked as a critic, sharing her thoughts on books and art. She was also a publisher, helping other writers share their work.
Anne-Marie was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on December 13, 1951. When she was twelve years old, in 1963, her family moved to Quebec, Canada. At the age of 15, in 1966, she was in a car accident. This accident meant she could no longer move her arms and legs easily and used a wheelchair. She was a quadriplegic, meaning she had limited use of all four limbs.
Despite these challenges, Anne-Marie loved learning. She went to the Université de Montréal. She earned several high-level degrees in French studies. She showed that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
Anne-Marie wrote many books, about 20 in total. Her poetry collection, called Bleus de mine, was very special. In 1985, it won the Prix Émile-Nelligan, a major award for young poets in Quebec. It was also considered for the 1985 Governor General's Awards, which are important national awards for Canadian writers.
She also helped create Trois magazine. This magazine was a place for new writers and artists to share their work. In 1989, she started the Festival littéraire de Trois. This was a literary festival, a big event where writers could meet and share their stories and poems.
In 1996, Anne-Marie Alonzo received a very high honor. She was made a Member of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes Canadians who have made a big difference to their country. It shows how much her writing and her spirit meant to Canada. Anne-Marie Alonzo passed away on June 11, 2005.
See also
- Canadian literature
- Canadian poetry
- List of Canadian poets
- List of Canadian writers
