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| fax | 250-390-1513 |
| e | johnwilson-author@shaw.ca |
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http://www.johnwilson-author.blogspot.com |
Biography
John, an ex-geologist and frustrated historian, is the award-winning author of more 20 historical fictions and non-fiction books for young and old adults.
Book types: juvenile fiction, juvenile nonfiction, YA fiction, YA nonfiction
Guest speaker/presentation information
John has numerous, flexible presentations that deal with historical themes and events and tie in with curriculum topics as varied as the First and Second World Wars, Canadian Explorers. Geology and Plate Tectonics and Imperialism.
John welcomes questions in his presentations and is happy to cover any aspect of writing. Presentations are usually around an hour and can be tailored to suit teacher needs and student interest.
For rates and bookings, please contact John directly or visit his blog via the link above.
Presentation geographic range: Canada - beyond BC
Presentation audience age groups: grades 4-6, grades 7-8, high school, college/university/adult
Published work
Selected titles: Where Soldiers Lie; Red Goodwin; Four Steps to Death; Flames of the Tiger; And in the Morning; Weet Trilogy (Weet, Weet’s Quest, Weet Alone); Dancing Elephants and Floating Continents: The Story of Canada Beneath Your Feet
Awards & recognition
Selected honours: Shiela Egoff Prize, Manitoba Reader's Young Choice Award, Geoffrey Bilson Award, White Pine, New York Public Library Selection, Society of School Librarians International Honor Book, Stellar Award, Chocolate Lily Award, Science in Society Book Award, Hackmatack Award, Norma Fleck Award, and several have been CCBC Our Choice Books.
