Eden Robinson facts for kids
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Eden Robinson
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Robinson in November 2017
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| Born | Eden Robinson January 19, 1968 Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Speculative Fiction, Gothic Fiction |
| Notable works | • Monkey Beach • Traplines • Blood Sports |
| Notable awards | Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize 2001 Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award 2016 |
Eden Victoria Lena Robinson, born on January 19, 1968, is a talented Indigenous Canadian author. She is a proud member of the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations from British Columbia, Canada. Her stories often blend real life with mystery and traditional Indigenous beliefs.
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About Eden Robinson
Eden Robinson grew up in Kitamaat, British Columbia. This is where her Haisla and Heiltsuk family comes from. She studied at the University of Victoria, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she completed her Master of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia.
In 2003, Eden returned to Kitamaat Village. She went back to help care for her father. He had been living with Parkinson's Disease since 1998. In 2019, Eden also faced a health challenge. She was diagnosed with Polymyalgia rheumatica. Eden's sister, Carla Robinson, is a well-known television journalist. She works for CBC Newsworld.
Eden Robinson's Books
Eden Robinson has written several amazing books. Her stories often explore themes of family, identity, and the supernatural. She is known for her unique writing style.
Early Short Stories
Eden Robinson's first book was Traplines. It came out in 1995. This book is a collection of four short stories. They tell interesting tales from the viewpoint of young people. The collection won the Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize in Britain. This award is for the best regional book by a writer from the Commonwealth.
One of her stories, "Queen of the North," was also published. It appeared in The Penguin Anthology of Stories by Canadian Women. Another short story, "Terminal Avenue," was published in a different collection. This collection was called So Long Been Dreaming.
Monkey Beach
Her second book, Monkey Beach, is a novel. It was published in 2000. The story takes place in Kitamaat territory. It follows a teenage girl who is searching for her younger brother. He disappeared at sea. The book also tells about growing up on a Haisla reserve.
Monkey Beach is a mix of mystery and a spiritual journey. It combines everyday life with Haisla spiritual traditions. This novel was nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. It was also nominated for the Governor General's Literary Award. It won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize.
Blood Sports
In 2006, Eden Robinson released her third book, Blood Sports. This novel brings back characters from one of her earlier novellas. That novella was called "Contact Sports" from her Traplines collection. The story returns to the city setting.
The Trickster Trilogy
Eden Robinson also wrote a popular book series. It is called the Trickster trilogy.
- Son of a Trickster (2017): This is the first book in the series. It's a funny story about growing up. It took Eden eight years to write this book. It was first planned as a short story.
- Trickster Drift (2018): This is the second book. It follows the main character from Kitamaat to Vancouver.
- The Return of the Trickster (2021): This is the third and final book in the trilogy. It was published on March 2, 2021.
The novel Son of a Trickster was made into a television series. The show is called Trickster. It premiered on CBC Television in 2020.
Awards and Recognition
Eden Robinson has received many awards for her writing.
- In 2001, she won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize for Monkey Beach.
- In 2016, she received the Writers' Trust Engel/Findley Award. This award recognized all of her amazing work.
- In 2017, she was given the $50,000 Writers' Trust Fellowship.
- Son of a Trickster was nominated for the 2017 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
- Trickster Drift won the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize in 2019. This was at the BC Book Awards.
- Son of a Trickster was chosen for Canada Reads in 2020. This is a popular book competition. Actress Kaniehtiio Horn defended the book.
