Janet Lunn facts for kids

Janet Louise Lunn was a very talented Canadian writer. She wrote many wonderful books especially for children and young people. She was born on December 28, 1928, and passed away on June 26, 2017. Janet Lunn received special honors for her work, including the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario.

Janet Lunn's Early Life and Education

Janet Lunn was born in Dallas, Texas, in the United States. When she was a baby, her family moved to Vermont. In 1938, they moved again, this time to an area just outside New York City.

In 1946, Janet moved to Canada. She went to Queen's University to study. While there, she met and married a fellow student named Richard Lunn. She became a Canadian citizen in 1963. Janet and Richard had five children together. Richard passed away in 1987.

Janet Lunn's Writing Career

Janet Lunn started her writing journey by publishing her first children's book. It was called Double Spell and came out in 1968. This was the beginning of her successful career.

From 1972 to 1975, Janet worked as an editor for children's books. She worked at a company called Clark, Irwin Publishers. This job helped her learn even more about books.

Janet Lunn was also a leader for other writers. From 1984 to 1985, she was the first children's author to be the Chair of the Writers' Union of Canada. This shows how respected she was by her fellow writers.

Awards and Recognition

Janet Lunn received several important awards for her writing. In 1982, she was given the Vicky Metcalf Award. This award celebrates authors who have made a big impact on children's literature.

She was also honored by the Canadian government. In 1996, she received the Order of Ontario. The next year, in 1997, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada. These are two of the highest honors a person can receive in Canada.

Janet Lunn's stories are still loved by many readers today. Her books continue to be popular and are remembered for their wonderful tales.

Selected Books by Janet Lunn

Here are some of the popular books written by Janet Lunn:

• Double Spell (1968)
• The Root Cellar (1981)
• Shadow in Hawthorn Bay (1986)
• The Hollow Tree (1997) - This book won the 1998 Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature.
• A Rebel's Daughter: The 1837 Rebellion Diary of Arabella Stevenson, Toronto, Upper Canada, 1837 (2006) - This book is part of the Dear Canada series.
• A Season for Miracles: Twelve Tales of Christmas (2006) - This book, with various authors, is also part of the Dear Canada series.
• The Story of Canada - She wrote this book with Christopher Moore and Alan Daniel.