Hugh MacDonald (poet) facts for kids

Hugh MacDonald, born in 1945, is a talented Canadian writer. He is known for writing poetry and books for children. He also works as an editor. Hugh MacDonald lives in a beautiful place called Montague, Prince Edward Island.

He has received many special honors for his writing. In 1990, he won the L.M. Montgomery Children's Literature Award. This award celebrates authors who write great books for young readers. In 2004, he received an award for his important contributions to literature on Prince Edward Island.

In 2010, Hugh MacDonald was given a very special job: he became the Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island. This means he was chosen by the government to be the official poet for the province for three years. It's a big honor for a writer!

Discover Hugh MacDonald's Books

Hugh MacDonald has written many different books. He writes stories for kids and also poetry for all ages. Here are some of his published works:

• Chung Lee Loves Lobsters – 1992
• Looking for Mother – 1995
• The Digging of Deep Wells – 1997
• Tossed Like Weeds from the Garden – 1999
• Landmarks: An Anthology of New Atlantic Canadian Poetry of the Land ed. with Brent MacLaine – 2001
• A Bountiful Harvest: 15 Years of the Island Literary Awards – 2002
• Cold Against the Heart – 2003
• Letting Go: An Anthology of Loss and Survival – 2005
• Murder at Mussel Cove – 2005
• Crosby and Me – 2010
• Chung Lee Loves Lobsters – 2011
• This is a Love Song – 2011
• I is for Island: A Prince Edward Island Alphabet – 2012
• The Last Wild Boy – 2013
• Morgan's Boat Ride −2014
• And All The Stars Shall fall-2017