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 Linda Bailey
Author
Vancouver, British Columbia
Email: bestclues@shaw.ca
Web: www.lindabaileybooks.com
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Family: Two daughters, Lia and Tess
Biography
I was born and grew up in Winnipeg —a daydreamer with her nose in a book. In my twenties, I traveled around the world, mostly by ship. Later, I moved to Vancouver, where I earned a B.A. and M.Ed. at the University of British Columbia. Among my jobs were travel agent, college teacher, instructional designer and editor.
For years, I dabbled with writing. But I didn't begin to write in earnest until I had two young daughters. My first book was published in 1992, and I have since written more than twenty others, including novels, picture books and non-fiction. Like me, my books have traveled around the world and been published in places such as Greece, Latvia, Korea, China, Australia, Denmark, U.K., France and Poland.
I live in Vancouver, a short walk from the sea. I write full-time and still love to travel, read and daydream.
Published Works
Stanley at Sea (Kids Can Press, 2008)
Goodnight Sweet Pig (Kids Can Press, 2007)
The Farm Team (Kids Can Press, 2006)
Stanley's Wild Ride (Kids Can Press, 2006)
Adventures in the Ice Age (Kids Can Press, 2004)
Adventures in Ancient China (Kids Can Press, 2003)
Stanley’s Party (Kids Can Press, 2003)
Adventures in Ancient Greece (Kids Can Press, 2002)
The Best Figure Skater in the Whole Wide World (Kids Can Press, 2001)
Adventures with the Vikings (Kids Can Press, 2001)
Adventures in the Middle Ages (Kids Can Press, 2000)
Adventures in Ancient Egypt (Kids Can Press, 2000)
How Can A Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark? (Kids Can Press, 1999)
When Addie Was Scared (Kids Can Press, 1999)
What's A Daring Detective Like Me Doing in the Doghouse? (Kids Can Press, 1997)
Gordon Loggins and the Three Bears (Kids Can Press, 1997)
How Can A Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail? (Kids Can Press, 1996)
Who's Got Gertie? And How Can We Get Her Back? (Kids Can Press, 1994)
Petula, Who Wouldn't Take A Bath (HarperCollins, 1994)
How Can I Be A Detective If I Have to Baby-sit? (Kids Can Press, 1993)
How Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage? (Kids Can Press, 1992)
Awards
First & Best Booklist, Toronto Public Library, 2007 (Goodnight Sweet Pig)
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award Honour Book, 2007 (Stanley's Wild Ride)
Time to Read Award, B.C. Achievement Foundation, 2007 (Stanley's Party)
Book of the Year (Gold), Foreword Magazine, 2007 (Stanley's Wild Ride)
Atlantic Provinces Hackmatack Award, 2006 (Adventures in the Ice Age)
Oregon SMART Award, 2006 (Stanley's Party)
Georgia Storybook Award, 2005 (Stanley's Party)
Saskatchewan Shining Willow Award, 2005 (Stanley's Party)
B.C. Chocolate Lily Award, 2005 (Stanley's Party)
Christie Harris Award, B.C. Book Prizes, 2004 (Stanley's Party)
Ontario Blue Spruce Award, 2004 (Stanley's Party)
Zena Sutherland Award, 2004 (Stanley's Party)
Tiny Torgi Award (CNIB Print Braille), 2004 (Stanley's Party)
Child Magazine Best Children's Book Award, 2003 (Stanley's Party)
Book Sense 76, 2003 (Stanley's Party)
Great Books Award, Canadian Toy Testing Council, 2003 (The Best Figure-Skater in the Whole Wide World)
Atlantic Provinces Hackmatack Award, 2003 (Adventures with the Vikings)
B.C. Red Cedar Award, 2003 (Adventures in the Middle Ages)
Ontario Silver Birch Award, 2001 (Adventures in the Middle Ages)
Parents' Choice Award, 2000 (Adventures in the Middle Ages and Adventures in Ancient Egypt)
Arthur Ellis: Crime Writers of Canada Award, 1999 (How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?)
Arthur Ellis: Crime Writers of Canada Award, 1996 (How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?)
Canadian Library Association Notable Book, 1993 (How Can I Be a Detective If I Have to Babysit?)
Surrey Book of the Year, 1994 (How Come the Best Clues Are Always in the Garbage?)
Available for
School and library visits, literary festivals, professional conferences.
Other Memberships
The Children's Book Centre of Canada, CWILL B.C., the Writers' Union of Canada, the Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable, the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
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