CANSCAIP Members

Gillian O'Reilly

Author

Email: gorwords@sympatico.ca

Born: June 23, 1956. Montreal, QC.

Biography

I moved around a lot as a child (Montreal, Toronto, Windsor, Toronto) and changed schools frequently. Because every school had new and different ways of doing things, I often found these changes confusing and wished that someone would take the time to properly explain how things worked. Consequently, I developed a passion for clear but detailed communication which led me into writing non-fiction. I edited a trade magazine for booksellers for five years and for the last ten years, I've edited Canadian Children's Book News, the magazine (formerly newsletter) of the Canadian Children's Book Centre. This has given me the opportunity to see the best in Canadian children's writing fiction, non-fiction and picture books and to learn from many talented people.

Published Works

The Great Number Rumble: A Story of Math in Surprising Places, co-written with Cora Lee, illustrated by Virginia Gray (Annick Press), 2007
Slangalicious: Where We Got That Crazy Lingo, illustrated by Krista Johnson (Annick Press, 2004)

Awards

Slangalicious - Snow Willow Award, 2005, shortlist, Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice selection, 2005

Available For

School/Library/Conference Readings & Workshops

For website concerns, email us at webmaster@canscaip.org
For all other matters, contact our office by email at office@canscaip.org or by snail mail or telephone.

Last updated January 1, 2007
Content Copyright © 1996-2006 CANSCAIP

Site created and maintained by Doodletronics