Danielle Marcotte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Danielle Marcotte
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| Born | April 1950 Montreal, Quebec |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genre | Children's books |
Danielle Marcotte (born April 1950) is a Canadian writer. She is famous for writing books, especially for children. She lives in Quebec, Canada.
Danielle was born in Montreal. She went to university and studied literature. She also earned a master's degree in adult education. Before becoming a full-time writer, Danielle worked in many different fields. She helped with public relations and wrote for newspapers. She also taught and edited books for others.
From 2004 to 2009, Danielle lived in Switzerland. There, she worked for the Department of Education in a place called the Canton of Jura. Her job was to encourage people, especially young ones, to read more. She returned to Quebec in the autumn of 2009.
Her Amazing Books and Awards
Danielle Marcotte has written many wonderful books. Some of her books have even won special awards! These awards show how much people love her stories.
- Poil de serpent, dent d'araignée (1996): This book won a Mr. Christie's Book Award. This award celebrates great Canadian children's books.
- La légende de Jos Montferrand (2001): This book tells a story about a legendary figure.
- Les Sabots rouges (2004): This book was nominated for a Governor General's Literary Award. This is one of Canada's most important literary prizes.
- Au lit, Moka! (2010): This book won second place in the children's book category. It received this honor at the Alcuin Society Awards.
