Sheryl McFarlane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sheryl McFarlane
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Sheryl McFarlane
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| Born | January 20, 1954 Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Children's Literature / Young Adult Fiction |
Sheryl McFarlane is a Canadian author who writes books for kids and young adults. She creates stories that are enjoyed by many readers.
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About Sheryl McFarlane
Sheryl McFarlane was born in the Ottawa Valley in Canada. She spent her childhood growing up in Arizona. Since 1974, she has lived on the West Coast of Canada.
Before becoming a full-time author, Sheryl was a teacher. She often visits schools across Canada. There, she talks about writing and children's literature. She also speaks at events about books for young people.
Sheryl studied at the University of British Columbia. She earned a degree in Education.
Her Amazing Books
Sheryl McFarlane has written many popular books for children. Some of her best-selling titles include:
- Waiting for the Whales
- A Pod of Orcas
- Jessie's Island
- This is the Dog
- Eagle Dreams
Her first novel for young adults was called The Smell of Paint. This book won a gold medal at the Moonbeam Awards. It was also chosen as a top book of 2007 by the Canadian Children's Book Center.
Today, Sheryl McFarlane lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Awards and Recognitions
Sheryl McFarlane's books have won many awards. These awards show how much her stories are loved and respected.
Waiting for the Whales
- Governor General's Award for Illustration (This award is for the pictures in the book)
- IODE Award for Text (This award is for the story itself)
- Short-listed for Mr. Christie Award
- Short-listed for BC Book Prize
- Recognized by Canadian Children's Book Centre
- Recognized by CBC Morningside Book Panel
- Named a Canadian Library Notable Book
Eagle Dreams
- Recognized by CBC Morningside Book Panel
Tides of Change
- Recommended by the Royal British Columbia Museum
A Pod of Orcas
- Short-listed for the Chocolate Lily Award in 2003/4
- Named a BC Ministry of Education Ready Set Learn Title
This is the Dog
- Short-listed for the Blue Spruce Award
- Short-listed for the Chocolate Lily Award in 2004/5
- Short-listed for the Amelia Francis Howard-Gibbon Award
- Recommended by the Canadian Toy Council
What's That Sound? In the City in the City & What's That Sound? On the Farm
- Recognized by Today's Parent magazine
What's That Sound? By the Sea
- 2008 Canadian Toy Testing Council Great Book Award
- 2007 Moonbeam Silver Medal Award in the Board Book Category (USA)
The Smell of Paint
- 2007 Moonbeam Gold Medal Award for Young Adult Fiction (USA)
- Nominated for the Victoria Butler Book Prize
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