Barbara Greenwood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara Greenwood
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| Born | September 14, 1940 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | educator and author of children's books |
Barbara Greenwood is a Canadian author who writes amazing books for children. She was also a teacher for many years. She is known for her historical fiction books that help young readers learn about the past in an exciting way.
About Barbara Greenwood
Barbara Greenwood was born in Toronto, Canada, on September 14, 1940. Her birth name was Barbara Auer. She went to Toronto Teachers College to learn how to be a teacher. Later, she earned a degree from the University of Toronto. She taught young students in elementary school for many years. She also taught older students how to write creative stories.
Barbara was once the president of a group called the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP). This group helps people who create books and art for kids. She also helped edit many books that CANSCAIP published.
In 1966, Barbara married Robert E. Greenwood. They had four children together. One of their children is Ed Greenwood, who is famous for creating the fantasy world of Forgotten Realms.
Awards for her writing
Barbara Greenwood's short story called "A Major Resolution" won the Vicky Metcalf Short Story Award. She has also written many short stories and articles for the Canadian Children's Annual. Her work has appeared in different collections of stories too.
Books by Barbara Greenwood
Barbara Greenwood has written many popular books, especially historical fiction for young readers.
- The CANSCAIP Companion: A Biographical Record of Canadian Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (1991)
- A Pioneer Story: The Daily Life of a Canadian Family in 1840 (1995) illustrated by Heather Collins. This book won a Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award and a Mr. Christie's Book Award.
- The Kids Book of Canada (1997) illustrated by Jock MacRae.
- The Last Safehouse: A Story of the Underground Railroad (1998) illustrated by Heather Collins. This book was considered for the Norma Fleck Award. It was also chosen for the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Our Choice list and included in the Smithsonian's Notable Books for Children.
