Martine Leavitt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Martine Leavitt
Leavitt in 2022
Born	1953 (age 71–72)
Occupation	Writer, writing teacher
Education	University of Calgary (BA) Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA)
Period	1992 – present
Genre	Young adult literature

Martine Leavitt (born in 1953) is a Canadian American author. She writes exciting novels for young adults. She also teaches other people how to write creative stories.

About Martine Leavitt

Her Journey as a Writer

Martine Leavitt was born in Canada in 1953. She went to the University of Calgary and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she received a Master of Fine Arts from Vermont College. Today, she lives with her husband in Alberta, Canada.

Martine Leavitt is well-known for her novels for young adults. Her books often explore interesting themes and characters. Many of her stories have won important awards.

Books by Martine Leavitt

Martine Leavitt has written many popular books. Here are some of her novels:

• The Dragon's Tapestry (1992)
• Prism Moon (1993)
• The Taker's Key (1998)
• The Dollmage (2001)
• Tom Finder (2003)
• Heck Superhero (2004)
• Keturah and Lord Death (2006)
• My Book of Life by Angel (2012)
• Blue Mountain (2014)
• Calvin (2015)
• Buffalo Flats (2023)

Awards and Recognition

Martine Leavitt's books have received many awards. These awards show how much her stories are loved.

• The Dragon's Tapestry won an AML Award in 1993.
• The Taker's Key also received an AML Award in 1998.
• Tom Finder won the Mr. Christie Award in 2003. It also received the Benjamin Franklin Award in 2004.
• Heck Superhero was an Editor's Choice for Kirkus Reviews in 2004. It was also recognized by the Governor General's Awards in 2004. The ALA named it a Best Book for Young Adults in 2005.
• The Dollmage was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults in 2006.
• Keturah and Lord Death received many honors in 2006. It was a Junior Library Guild Premier Selection. It also won a Bronze Award from ForeWord Magazine. This book was a finalist for the National Book Award.
• My Book of Life by Angel was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in 2012. It won the Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award in 2013.
• Calvin won the Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature in 2016.