Bernadette Renaud facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bernadette Renaud
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| Born | April 18, 1945 Ascot Corner, Québec, Canada |
| Occupation | Writer |
Bernadette Renaud is a Canadian writer born on April 18, 1945, in Ascot Corner, Quebec. She lives in the Montérégie region of Quebec, which is a beautiful area in Canada. She is well-known for writing many books, especially for young readers.
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About Bernadette Renaud
Bernadette Renaud was born in Ascot Corner on April 18, 1945. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked in a school library. She also taught in primary schools, helping young students learn.
Her First Big Success
In 1976, Bernadette Renaud published a book called Émilie la baignoire à pattes. This book was very popular and won two important awards. It received the Canada Council Children's Literature Prize. It also won the Prix Alvine-Bélisle. These awards showed that her writing was special and loved by many.
From Book to Film
One of her books, Bach et bottine, was published in 1986. It was so good that it was made into a movie with the same name. The English version of the movie was called Bach and Broccoli. This film became very successful. It won eighteen international awards from different countries. The movie also received a special award from UNESCO for the International Year of the Family. This award recognized its positive message about families.
Music and Other Awards
Bernadette Renaud also wrote the lyrics for a record album based on Bach et Bottine. This album won an award for Best Children's LP from ADISQ. She has also won the Grand prix littéraire de la Montérégie multiple times. This award celebrates great writers from her region. Some of her books have been translated into English. They have also been put into Braille, so people who are visually impaired can read them.
Writing for Television
Besides books, Bernadette Renaud has written for television. She wrote several episodes for TV shows like Klimbo, Michou et Piloo, and Watatatow. She also wrote the script for a short film for the National Film Board called Quand l'accent devient grave. She even wrote a children's play titled Une boîte magique très embêtante.
Selected Books
Bernadette Renaud has written many different types of books. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Le Chat de l'oratoire (1978) – A book for young readers.
- La Maison tête de pioche (1979) – Another book for young readers.
- La Révolte de la courtepointe (1979) – This youth book received an honorable mention in a writing competition. It was later republished in 2004 as Drôle de nuit pour Miti.
- Un Homme comme tant d'autres (1992-1994) – This was a trilogy of books for adults. It won the Prix Germaine-Guévremont.
- La Quête de Kurweena (1997) – A philosophical tale.
- Les Chemins d'Ève (2002-2006) – A series of four books for adults.
- Les gros bisous (2004) – A book for young readers.
- Perdu dans la brume (2009) – A novel.
