Natasha Donovan facts for kids
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Natasha Donovan
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| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Nationality | Métis Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of British Columbia |
Natasha Donovan is a talented Métis Canadian illustrator. She creates amazing comics and children's books. Natasha is a proud member of the Métis Nation of British Columbia.
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About Natasha Donovan
Natasha Donovan grew up mostly in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her family, the Delarondes and Morins, are Métis and come from Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. She is a member of the Métis Nation of British Columbia.
Natasha studied at the University of British Columbia. She earned a degree in Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures.
Today, Natasha lives in Deming, Washington. She shares her home with her partner, Sky, and their dog, Luna.
Her Creative Journey
Natasha taught herself how to draw. Before becoming an illustrator, she worked in different fields. She worked in academia and for a magazine at the University of Victoria.
Awards and Recognition
Natasha Donovan's illustrations have won many awards. Here are some of the honors her books have received:
| Year | Title | Award/Honor | Result |
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| 2019 | Surviving the City | Indigenous Voices Award for Works in an Alternative Format | Winner |
| 2020 | The Grizzly Mother | American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Middle School Book | Honor |
| Surviving the City | American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Young Adult Book | Honor | |
| Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award for Northern Lights | Nominee | ||
| 2021 | From the Roots Up | Indigenous Voices Award for Published Graphic Novels, Comics, and Illustrated Books in any Language | Finalist |
| 2022 | Borders | Walter Dean Myers Award for Young Readers category | Honor |
| Classified | American Indian Youth Literature Award for Best Picture Book | Honor | |
| From the Roots Up | Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award for Northern Lights | Nominee |
Books She Illustrated
Natasha Donovan has illustrated many wonderful books. Here are some of them:
- Surviving the City, written by Tasha Spillett (2019)
- Go Dance!, written by Cinnamon Spear (2020)
- Borders, written by Thomas King (2021)
- Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer, written by Traci Sorell (2021)
- The Global Ocean, written by Rochelle Strauss (2022)
- A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn by Patricia Newman (2022)
Mothers of Xsan series
This series tells stories about different animals. They are written by Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson).
- The Sockeye Mother (2018)
- The Grizzly Mother (2019)
- The Eagle Mother (2020)
- The Frog Mother (2021)
- The Raven Mother (2022)
Surviving the City series
This series is written by Tasha Spillett.
- Surviving the City (2019)
- From the Roots Up (2020)
Other Cool Projects
Natasha has also contributed to other collections of stories:
- The Other Side: An Anthology of Queer Paranormal Romance, edited by Melanie Gillman and Kori Michele Handwerker (2016)
- This Place: 150 Years Retold (2019)
- Marvel's Voices: Heritage (2022)
