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CANSCAIP Members Kathy KacerAuthor
50 Beechwood Ave.
Born: Toronto, Ontario. BiographyI was born in Toronto and have lived here all my life (with the exception of three years spent in New Brunswick). I have a Masters degree in Psychology and was a Psychologist for many years, working with troubled teens and their families. I stopped working full time in 1997 to pursue my dream of becoming a children’s author. That dream came true with the publication of my first book, The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser, in 1999. I have been writing ever since. My parents were both survivors of the Holocaust. My mother survived the war by hiding. My father was a survivor of the concentration camps. Their stories of survival were an inspiration to me as I was growing up. As an adult, I was determined to write their stories down and pass them on to young readers. In that way, future generations would never forget that time in history. My focus as a writer is historical fiction and true stories about the Holocaust. I am dedicated to writing about the Holocaust in a way that is sensitive to the age and stage of development of a young reader. A winner of the Silver Birch, Red Maple, Hackmatack and Jewish Book Awards, and a finalist for the Geoffrey Bilson and Norma Fleck Awards, I have written wonderful stories inspired by real events. My books have also been sold to many countries including Germany, China, Italy, Thailand, England, Japan, and Belgium. My novels have been described as stories of hope, courage, and humanity in the face of overwhelming adversity. I speak to children in schools and libraries around the country, about the importance of understanding the Holocaust and keeping its memory alive. In addition, I speak in universities and colleges on the topic of teaching sensitive material to young children. I am married to a successful lawyer and we have two children. My daughter, Gabi (named after my mother, Gabi), is 21 years old. She is a graduate of McGill University in music. She is a wonderful singer and dreams of performing on Broadway one day. My son, Jake is 19 years old and is studying at the National Theatre School in Montreal. He is a successful actor in theatre, television, and film. My family shares a common love for music, theatre, art, and literature. I am also a part time watercolour painter. I love painting and wish I were better at it!! Published Works
Hiding Edith, Second Story Press, 2006 The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser, excerpt included in Tapestry of Hope: Holocaust Writing for Young People, compiled by Lillian Boraks-Nemetz & Irene N. Watts, Tundra Books, Toronto, 2003 TheatreThe Secret of Gabi's Dresser, Te-Amim Music Theatre Productions, Miles Nadal Theatre, Toronto, 2004, City Playhouse Theatre, Markham, 2005, Burton Auditorium, Toronto, 2007 AwardsAwards and Nominations for The Secret of Gabi's Dresser:
Awards and Nominations for Clara's War:
Awards and Nominations for The Night Spies:
Awards and Nominations for The Underground Reporters:
Awards and Nominations for Hiding Edith: Other MembershipsCANSCAIP – Recording Secretary 2001-2003; Chair of Programs 2003-2005 Available ForBook readings and presentations: My one-hour reading revolves around a slide presentation and talk. I have wonderful historical slides pertaining to each of my novels and I weave my stories around the historical events of the Second World War and the Holocaust. For each of my books I have a separate set of slides. For example, for The Secret of Gabi’s Dresser, I have slides of the real Gabi, the house in which she lived and hid, her village, the dresser, etc. I have similar slides for each of my books. The presentation is visual and interactive. I am also available for talks and workshops to groups of children on ‘What it Takes to be a Writer’, ‘How to Write From Real Life Experiences’, and 'Holocaust Education'. Talks and workshops to groups of adults on ‘Writing Stories as a Second Generation Survivor’, ‘Recording Memories’, ‘Teaching Sensitive Material to Young Children’; Children’s Literature and the Writing Process, and Holocaust Education. In the past five years, I have spoken in over 500 schools, libraries, colleges, and universities across Canada and in parts of the United States and Europe. |
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