Irene Luxbacher facts for kids
Irene Luxbacher is a Canadian artist, author, and illustrator of children's books. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, on December 10, 1970.
Irene studied Art History at Queen's University. She then learned Fine Art, focusing on drawing and painting, at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She has also taught art workshops in Toronto public schools and at The Avenue Road Arts School. Her art books, like the "Jumbo Books" and "Starting Art Series," are very popular with librarians, teachers, and parents, especially those who teach their children at home.
In 2009, Irene was a finalist for the 2009 Governor General's Awards. This was for her amazing illustrations in the book The Imaginary Garden, which was published by Kids Can Press. The story for that book was written by Andrew Larsen.
Irene Luxbacher lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Books by Irene Luxbacher
Books She Wrote and Illustrated
- Mattoo, Let's Play!, 2010
- Mr. Frank, 2014
- Deep Underwater, 2018
Books She Illustrated for Others
- The Imaginary Garden, 2009; written by Andrew Larsen
- Malaika's Costume, 2016; written by Nadia L. Hohn
- The Not-So-Faraway Adventure, 2016; written by Andrew Larsen
- Malaika's Winter Carnival, 2017; written by Nadia L. Hohn
- Treasure, 2019; written by Mireille Messier
- Aunt Pearl, 2019; written by Monica Kulling
- Malaika's Surprise, 2021; written by Nadia L. Hohn
Activity Books She Wrote and Illustrated
- The Jumbo Book of Art, 2003
- The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art, 2006
- I Can Paint!, 2007
- I Can Sculpt!, 2007
- I Can Draw!, 2008
- I Can Make Prints!, 2008
- I Can Build!, 2009
- I Can Collage!, 2009
Awards and Recognition
For The Imaginary Garden
- 2010 USBBY Outstanding International Books Honour List
- 2009 The Governor General's Literary Awards, finalist
For 123 I Can Paint!
- 2008 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, winner
- 2007 Ontario Library Association Best Bets Non-Fiction, winner
For 123 I Can Sculpt!
- 2008 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, winner
For The Jumbo Book of Art
- 2004 Disney Adventures Book Award, winner, best hands-on book
- 2003 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) for Children's Resources, Gold Award winner
- 2003 Best Bets, Ontario Library Association
For The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art
- 2006 Disney Adventures Book Award, shortlisted
For The Not-So-Faraway Adventure
- 2016 Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner
