Anne DeGrace facts for kids
Anne DeGrace is a Canadian writer and illustrator who creates stories for readers of all ages. She lives near Nelson, British Columbia, a beautiful town in Canada. Anne is known for writing novels and has also helped create photo books. She has even illustrated books especially for children!
About Anne DeGrace
Anne DeGrace was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She moved to Nelson, British Columbia, in 1981. Since then, she has made Nelson her home and a big part of her creative life.
Anne often uses interesting parts of Canadian history in her novels. Her books have been published by well-known companies like McArthur & Co. and Cormorant Books.
Her Books and Awards
Anne DeGrace has written several popular novels. Here are some of them:
- Treading Water (2005) was chosen for a special project called "One Book, One Kootenay" in 2010. This project encourages everyone in a community to read the same book.
- Wind Tails (2007) was also published in the United States under the title Far From Home. This book was nominated for the Evergreen Award, which is a big honor!
- Sounding Line (2009) was a "Heather's Pick" at Chapters/Indigo, a popular bookstore chain.
- Flying with Amelia was published in 2011 and again in 2014.
Other Creative Work
In 2011, Anne DeGrace was named Nelson's third Cultural Ambassador. This means she was chosen to represent her city's art and culture. She has also written columns for Nelson newspapers since 1989, sharing her thoughts and stories with the community.
Besides writing novels, Anne has illustrated several books for children. She has also worked as an editor and consultant, helping others create historical and local interest books. This shows she has many talents in the world of publishing!
