Beth Goobie facts for kids

Beth Goobie is a Canadian writer. She was born in 1959. She writes many kinds of books. These include poems and stories. She is especially known for her books for young adults.

About Beth Goobie

Beth Goobie grew up in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. After finishing school, she worked in Holland. She then studied at the University of Winnipeg. She earned degrees in English and Religious Studies. Later, she worked with young people. She lived in Winnipeg and Edmonton. Today, she lives in Saskatoon.

Her Writing Journey

Beth Goobie started publishing her poems in 1987. Her work has appeared in many Canadian magazines. These include The Fiddlehead and Malahat Review. Her poems have been chosen for special collections. For example, one of her poems was in 2021 Best Canadian Poetry.

As of 2017, Beth Goobie had written 25 books. These books are for different age groups. She has written many books for young adults. She has also written one book for children. She has published an adult novel. Plus, she has written collections of short stories and poetry.

Awards and Recognition

Beth Goobie has won many awards for her writing. These awards show that her books are special. Here are some of the awards she has received:

• 1994 R. Ross Annett Juvenile Fiction Award for Mission Impossible.
• 1995 Pat Lowther Award
• 1998 Joseph S. Stauffer Award (Canada Council)
• 2000 Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award for Before Wings
• 2000 Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature for "Before Wings"
• 2003 Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature for "Flux"
• 2004 Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature for "Fixed"
• 2017 Saskatchewan YA Book Award for "The Pain Eater"
• 2017 High Plains YA Book Award for "The Pain Eater"
• 2017 Snow Willow Award for "The Pain Eater"
• 2018 Saskatchewan Arts Board Book Award for Poetry for "breathing at dusk"
• 2018 City of Saskatoon and Saskatoon Public Library Book Award for "breathing at dusk"
• 2021 Carter V. Cooper Award

Her Books

Poetry Books

• Breathing at Dusk: Poems: Coteau Books, Regina, 2017
• Lookin' for Joy: Exile Editions, Holstein Ontario, 2022

Short Story Collections

• The Only-Good Heart: Pedlar Press, Toronto, 1998

Adult Novels

• The First Principles of Dreaming, Second Story Press, 2014

Young Adult Novels

• Who Owns Kelly Paddik?: Maxwell Macmillan, Don Mills, Ontario, 1993
• Sticks and Stones: Maxwell Macmillan, Don Mills, Ontario, 1994
• Hit and Run: Maxwell Macmillan, Don Mills, Ontario, 1994
• Kicked Out: Prentice Hall Ginn, Toronto, 1995
• I'm Not Convinced: Red Deer Press, Calgary, 1997
• The Good, The Bad, And The ...: Roussan Publishers Incorporated, Montreal, 1997
• The Colours of Carol Molev: Roussan Publishers Incorporated, Montreal, 1998
• The Dream Where the Losers Go: Roussan Publishers Incorporated, Montreal, 1999
• The Throne: Red Deer Press, Markham, 2013
• The Pain Eater: Second Story Press, 2016.

Young Adult Plays

• The Face Is The Place, Rave: Young Adult Drama: Blizzard Publishing, Winnipeg, 2000

Children's Novels

• Jason's Why: Red Deer Press, Markham, 2013