Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley facts for kids

Rachel Attituq Qitsualik-Tinsley is a Canadian writer. She is known for her exciting books, especially those for young adults. She often writes about Inuit culture and stories.

Her Award-Winning Books

Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley has written many books. She often works with her husband, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley.

Skraelings: A Top Read

In 2015, Rachel won a special award. It was the Burt Award for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Literature. She won it for her book Skraelings. She wrote this book with her husband. Skraelings was also a finalist for another big award. It was the Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature in 2014. These awards show how important her stories are.

Sharing Inuit Stories

Rachel and Sean also wrote Qanuq Pinngurnirmata in 2008. This book shares Inuit mythology, which are traditional Inuit stories. It was re-released in 2015. The new title was How Things Came to Be: Inuit Stories of Creation. These books help people learn about Inuit traditions.

More About Rachel's Work

Rachel is not just a writer. She also works as a translator. She translates text into the Inuktitut language. This is the language spoken by the Inuit people.

Writing About Culture

She has written many non-fiction pieces. These are true stories and facts about Inuit culture. She also writes short stories. Her work helps share the rich history and traditions of the Inuit.

Special Recognition

In 2012, Rachel received a special medal. It was the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal honored her important writing work.

Rachel in Politics

In 2017, Rachel tried something new. She ran as a candidate in an election. This was for the Nunavut territorial election. She wanted to represent the area of Quttiktuq. She did not win the election.