Mireille Levert facts for kids
Mireille Levert (born December 20, 1956) is a Canadian writer and illustrator. She creates wonderful children's books. Mireille lives in Quebec, a province in Canada. She is known for her beautiful drawings and engaging stories.
About Mireille Levert
Mireille Levert was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. This is a city in Quebec. She studied plastic arts at the Université du Québec à Montréal. She finished her studies in 1979.
Mireille was one of the people who started the Association des illustrateurs et illustratrices du Québec. This group helps illustrators in Quebec. She also taught illustration. She taught at the Université du Québec à Montréal from 1997 to 2002. Today, she lives and works in Montreal.
Mireille Levert has shared her work internationally. She took part in the International Biennial of Children's Books in Barcelona. This event showcases amazing children's books from around the world.
Mireille Levert's Books
Mireille Levert has written and illustrated many popular children's books. Some of her books have won important awards. Here are some of her well-known works:
- La Giraffe (1984): This children's book was illustrated by Mireille. The text was written by Cécile Cloutier.
- Passing time (1987): Another children's book illustrated by Mireille. Christiane L'Heureux wrote the story.
- Jérémie et Mme Ming (1990): Mireille illustrated this book. Sharon Jennings wrote the text. It was considered for the Governor General's Award for French-language children's illustration.
- Sleep Tight Mrs. Ming (1993): This book, also illustrated by Mireille and written by Sharon Jennings, won a big award. It received the Governor General's Award for English-language children's illustration.
- Little Red Riding Hood (1995): Mireille created her own version of this classic children's story.
- An Island in the Soup (2001): This book also won the Governor General's Award for English-language children's illustration. It's a very special book!
- Émile Pantalon (2005): This book was a finalist for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award.
- The Princess Who Had Almost Everything (2006): Another enchanting story for young readers.
- Quand j'écris avec mon cœur (2014): This is a children's poetry book. It was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award for French-language children's illustration.
- Un jour je bercerai la terre (2017): Another beautiful collection of children's poetry.
