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Ben Hodson

Illustrator

1-195 James Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1R 5M6
Phone: 613-234-2424
Fax: 613-234-2424
Email: benjhodson@hotmail.com
Web: www.benhodson.ca

Born: March 12, 1971; Guelph, Ontario
Family: Zoe Hodson

Biography

Ben Hodson is an artist who loves a good adventure, like hiking the Rocky Mountains with rescued wild burros, living in a mountain village in Nepal, or drawing comics with youth in South Africa. These experiences bring inspiration and new perspectives to his craft. Ben illustrates mostly for children in books, magazines and textbooks.

Published Works

'Twas the Day Before Zoo Day, Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2008
Jeffrey and Sloth, Orca Books, 2007
What I Be, Stay Human Press, 2007
In Arctic Waters, Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2007
How the Moon Regained Her Shape, Sylvan Dell Publishing, 2006
Pigs Aren't Dirty, Bears Aren't Slow and Other Truths about Misunderstood Animals, Annick Press, 2005
Lines in the Sand: New Writing on War and Peace (Anthology), Frances Lincoln, 2003
I Love Yoga: A Guide for Kids and Teens, Tundra Books, 2003

Exhibitions

Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit Contestant: How the Moon Regained Her Shape, 2006

Awards

Jeffrey and Sloth:
Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize Nominee
Blue Spruce Award Nominee

How the Moon Regained Her Shape:
Moonbeam Gold Medal Award; Children's Choice Award; Benjamin Franklin Award; Book Sense Summer Children's Pick

I Love Yoga:
Best Books for the Teenage List by the New York Public Library; Glass Slipper Award, 2004 (SCBWI Canada Conference)

Available For

SCBWI, CCBC


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