Ian Krykorka facts for kids
Ian Krykorka, born in 1975, is a Canadian author who writes books for children. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.
He has written several popular books. These include "Silver Moon," which tells stories from famous operas, and "Carl the Christmas Carp," a holiday story. Before writing his own books, Ian also helped other authors and illustrators. He created a guide called "The Storymakers."
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About Ian Krykorka
Ian Krykorka was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother, Vladyana Krykorka, is also a children's book illustrator.
He studied at the University of Toronto. He earned his first degree in English and Philosophy in 1999. He then completed his master's degree in 2002.
His Books and Guides
Ian Krykorka has written several interesting books for young readers.
Children's Books
One of his books is Silver Moon: Stories from Antonín Dvořák's Most Enchanting Operas. This book came out in 2004. It shares stories from famous operas like Rusalka, King and Charcoal Burner, and The Devil and Kate.
He also wrote Rusalka Lyrical Fairy-Tale Opera First Performed in Prague 1901 in 2005.
Another popular book is Carl the Christmas Carp. This is a fun holiday story that takes place in Prague. It was published in 2006.
The Storymakers Guides
Before writing his own stories, Ian helped other people in the children's book world. He put together a two-volume guide called The Storymakers.
The first part, Illustrating Children's Books: 72 Artists and Illustrators Talk About Their Work, was published in 1999. It shared tips from many artists.
The second part, Writing Children's Books: 83 Authors Talk About Their Work, came out in 2000. This guide featured advice from many authors.
Awards and Recognition
In 2006, Ian Krykorka won an award for his book Carl the Christmas Carp. He received the Municipal Chapter of Toronto IODE award.
The Edmonton Journal newspaper described Carl the Christmas Carp as a story that is "Boldly illustrated and matter-of-factly told." They also said it "cuts through all the treacle that tends to infect the holiday season."
