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Biography

Gillian is the author of 16 books for young readers. Her short stories and articles on nature topics have been published in magazines such as KNOW, CRICKET, and WILD. Her books have appeared on the Canadian Children's Book Centre's 'Our Choice' list, and her short stories have received Saskatchewan Writers Guild awards. Gillian is an instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature course, Writing for Children and Teenagers. She also writes children's book reviews for CM magazine (online). A Teacher/Librarian in Regina for 11 years, she now writes full time at home in BC. As a founding member of the Children's Writers Round Robin of Saskatchewan, she returns to Saskatchewan each spring and fall for workshops and conferences, and is available for school and library readings.

Book types: picture books, juvenile fiction, juvenile nonfiction, educational books

Published work

Books:
Kaboom! Explosions of All Kinds. Annick, 2009
Mountain Extremes. Crabtree, 2008
Machu Picchu (Structural Wonders). Weigl, 2008
Hiking (Outdoor Pursuits). Weigl, 2007
A Friend for Mr. Granville. Scholastic, 2007
Bryce on Track. Scholastic, 2006
Henry Kelsey (Discovering Canada). Weigl,2006
Ants Belong Outside. Scholastic, 2006.
Ragdoll Rescue. Scholastic, 2006
Too Ba-a-ad! Scholastic, 2005.
Dan Gutman. (My Favorite Writer). Weigl, 2005.
Ecosystems: Species, Spaces & Relationships (Science at Work). Weigl, 2004
Oliver Buggins, Investigator? Ebook, 2001
A Friend for Mr. Granville. Hodgepog Books, 1997
Saskatchewan (Hello Canada). Lerner, 1995
The Migration of Robyn Birchwood. Nimbus, 1991
One Chance to Win. Ragweed Press, 1986


Short Fiction:
Snowshoe Hare's Winter Home. Ladybug, Mov/Dec 2008
Water Dancer. CRICKET Magazine, Feb 2007
If You Think Winter Days are Still (poem). KNOW, Jan/Feb 2006
A Shady Idea. Story Friends, February 2005
Whitewater Porcupine. CRICKET Magazine, November 2002
The Mountain Magician. CRICKET Magazine, October 2000
Wawaskesy, the Windrunner. CRICKET , March 1997
Stories from Where We Live, Milkweed Editions, 2001
Winter of the Snowshoe Hare. CRICKET Mag, Feb 1995
Tumbleweed Owl. CRICKET Magazine, August 1994
Ants Belong Outside. Kids World Magazine, Oct/Nov 1993
Outfoxed! CRICKET Magazine, November 1992
Magic Mom. Canadian Children's Annual, 1988


Articles:
Nails. KNOW, Mar/Apr 2008
Birds of a Feather. KNOW, July/Aug 2007
Platypus. KNOW, Jan/Feb 2007
Shelter in a Shell. KNOW, July/Aug 2006.
Moon Snail. Story Friends, June 2006.
Powered by the Sun. KNOW, Mar/Apr 2006
Cleaning with Cactus. KNOW, Mar/Apr 2006
From Beauty to Beast...and Back Again! Aquila, May 2005
Life on the Flip Side. WILD Magazine, Sept/Oct 2003
Tiny Giants. WILD Magazine, November 2002
Swift like a Fox. W.O.W. Magazine, Nov/Dec 2001
The Best Bait is Patience. WILD Magazine, June/July 2001
Wee Ones E-Magazine, July 2002
Cone on the Cob. WILD Magazine, Dec/Jan 2001
Wee Ones E-Magazine, November 2002
The Swift Fox: A Good News Story. YES Mag, Winter 1998/99
Animal Aliases. WILD Magazine, August 1997
Burrowing Owl. On My Own. Kendall/Hunt, 1992
Return of the Tree Swallows. Wildbird Magazine, April 1992
Come Back, Swift Fox. Find a Shining Pebble. Nelson, 1991
Canadian Children's Annual, 1987
Take Your Partner. OWL Magazine, May 1986

Awards & recognition

Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" Award:
Once Chance to Win
A Friend for Mr. Granville
Saskatchewan