Carol Matas facts for kids

Carol Matas is a Canadian author who writes books for young people. She was born on November 14, 1949. She has written over forty-three books. These books cover many different types of stories. Some are science fiction, others are fantasy, and many are historical or contemporary stories. She also writes realistic fiction and books about food science.

Many of her novels share a Jewish point of view. Her most famous books are about the Holocaust. This was a very sad time in history. Her books have received many honors. She was even nominated twice for the Governor General's Awards. This is a very important award for Canadian writers.