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10 Canadian Kids' Authors & Their Bestselling Books You’ll Love
Canada is home to many talented children’s authors who have created beloved stories for young readers. Here’s a list of 10 iconic Canadian children’s authors and their best-selling or most celebrated books:
1. Robert Munsch
Best-Selling Book: Love You Forever
Other Notable Works: The Paper Bag Princess, Thomas’ Snowsuit, Stephanie’s Ponytail
Why Kids Love Him: Munsch’s humorous, heartfelt, and often silly stories are perfect for read-aloud sessions.
2. Lucy Maud Montgomery
Best-Selling Book: Anne of Green Gables
Other Notable Works: Emily of New Moon, The Story Girl
Why Kids Love Her: Montgomery’s timeless tales of Anne Shirley’s adventures on Prince Edward Island have charmed readers for over a century.
3. Kenneth Oppel
Best-Selling Book: Silverwing
Other Notable Works: Airborn, The Boundless, Bloom (from the Overthrow trilogy)
Why Kids Love Him: Oppel’s imaginative stories, often featuring adventure and fantastical creatures, are thrilling and unforgettable.
4. Paulette Bourgeois
Best-Selling Book: Franklin in the Dark
Other Notable Works: The entire Franklin series
Why Kids Love Her: Franklin’s relatable struggles and gentle life lessons make him a favourite among young children.
5. Gordon Korman
Best-Selling Book: Restart
Other Notable Works: Swindle (from the Swindle series), Schooled, Ungifted
Why Kids Love Him: Korman’s humorous and heartfelt stories often feature quirky characters and unexpected twists.
6. Eric Walters
Best-Selling Book: We All Fall Down
Other Notable Works: Shattered, Run, The Rule of Three series
Why Kids Love Him: Walters’ gripping and thought-provoking stories often tackle real-world issues and historical events..
7. Sheree Fitch
Best-Selling Book: Mabel Murple
Other Notable Works: Sleeping Dragons All Around, Toes in My Nose
Why Kids Love Her: Fitch’s playful use of language and whimsical poetry make her books a joy to read aloud.
8. Jean Little
Best-Selling Book: Mine for Keeps
Other Notable Works: From Anna, His Banner Over Me, Different Dragons
Why Kids Love Her: Little’s heartfelt stories often focus on themes of resilience, family, and overcoming challenges.
9. Kit Pearson
Best-Selling Book: The Sky is Falling
Other Notable Works: Awake and Dreaming, A Handful of Time
Why Kids Love Her: Pearson’s historical fiction and coming-of-age stories are both moving and memorable.
10. Marie-Louise Gay
Best-Selling Book: Stella, Star of the Sea
Other Notable Works: Caramba, Any Questions?, Rainy Day Magic
Why Kids Love Her: Gay’s whimsical illustrations and charming stories celebrate curiosity and imagination.
Bonus Mentions:
Deborah Ellis: The Breadwinner
Richard Scrimger: The Nose from Jupiter
Craig Knight: A Journey on Gentle Wings
Dylan Thomas: The Star Child (A Paul the Astronaut story)
Monique Polak: What World is Left
Catherine Austen: Walking Backward
These Canadian authors have made significant contributions to children’s literature, creating stories that inspire, entertain, and resonate with young readers across the globe.
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