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Biography
Born in Vancouver, William New was educated at the University of BC and the University of Leeds. He taught English and Canadian Studies at UBC for several years. Author and Editor of over fifty books, including nine books of poetry and four books for children (of different ages), he enjoys travelling, gardening, and the racquet game of squash.
He lives with his wife in Vancouver.
Book types: picture books, juvenile fiction, poetry, editors
Guest speaker/presentation information
Some of my books are aimed at 6-8 year-olds; the most recent book is aimed at 11-12-year-olds.
Presentation geographic range: Vancouver, Coast, Lower Mainland
Presentation audience age groups: primary school, grades K-3, grades 4-6, college/university/adult
Published work
Vanilla Gorilla. Illust. Vivian Bevis. Vancouver: Ronsdale, 1998.
Llamas in the Laundry. Illust. Vivian Bevis. Vancouver: Ronsdale, 2002.
Dream Helmet. Illust. Vivian Bevis. Vancouver: Ronsdale, 2005.
The Year I Was Grounded. Vancouver: Tradewind, 2008.
Awards & recognition
Gabrielle Roy Prize.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Governor General's Award for International Canadian Studies.
Lorne Pierce Medal.
Officer of the Order of Canada.
Honour Book (Lion & Unicorn Prize) for The Year I Was Grounded
