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CANSCAIP Members
 Diane Swanson
Author
4387 Torrington Place
Victoria, BC
V8N 4T3
Phone: 250-477-9398
Email: swanson@pacificcoast.net
Biography
Born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, Diane Swanson has always been a "nature nut." She loved to collect rocks and watch bugs. When she grew up, she went to the University of Alberta, graduating with an honours degree and a gold medal in the social sciences. She taught in the West Indies for two years, then moved to Ottawa where she researched water resources for the Canadian government.
While raising two children, she began writing magazine articles and books for kids, focussing mostly on science and nature topics. She now lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and has had 71 books published -- plus more than 450 magazine articles.
A two-minute interview of Diane.
Published Works
Bugs Up Close, Kids Can Press, 2007, illustrated by Paul Davidson
Cheetah Cubs and Beetle Grubs, Annick Press, 2007, illustrated by Mariko Ando Spencer
Canada's Bugs, Scholastic Canada, (French edition: Insectes de chez nous) 2007
Welcome to the World of Spirit Bears, Walrus Books, 2007
Welcome to the World of Wolverines, Walrus Books, 2007
A Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays, illustrated by Mariko Ando Spencer, Annick Press, 2006
The Wonder in Water, Annick Press, 2005
Welcome to the World of Orangutans, Walrus Books, 2004
Welcome to the World of Kangaroos, Walrus Books, 2004
Turn It Loose, Annick Press, 2004, illustrated by Warren Clark
The Balloon Sailors, Annick Press, 2003, illustrated by Krystyna Lipka-Sztarballo
Tunnels! true stories from the edge, Annick Press, 2003
Welcome To The Whole World series (Whitecap Books)
Welcome to the Whole World of Penguins, 2003
Welcome to the Whole World of Elephants, 2003
The Dentist & You, Annick Press, 2002
Nibbling on Einstein's Brain, 2001 (Annick Press, illustrated by Warren Clark)
Norwegian edition of Nibbling on Einstein's Brain called Smak Pa Einsteins Hjerne! (Humanist Forlag, 2003, illustrated by Warren Clark)
The Doctor and You, 2001 (Annick Press)
"Mysterious You" Series
Hmm? 2001 (Kids Can Press, illustrated by Rose Cowles)
Burp! 2001 (Kids Can Press, illustrated by Rose Cowles)
Animals Can Be So Series
Animals Can Be So Playful, 2002
Animals Can Be So Hard to See, 2002
Animals Can Be So Sleepy, 2001
Animals Can Be So Speedy, 2001
Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books and Henry Holt, 1998, illustrated by Terry Smith)
Bug Bites (Whitecap Books, 1997, illustrated by the Royal British Columbia
Museum)
Buffalo Sunrise (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children, 1996)
The Day of the Twelve-Story Wave (Whitecap Books/Longstreet Press, 1995,
illustrated by Laura Cook)
Sky Dancers (Whitecap Books and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug
Penhale)
Safari Beneath the Sea (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children,
1994, photography by the Royal British Columbia Museum)
Coyotes in the Crosswalk (Whitecap Books, 1994 and Voyageur Press, 1995,
illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Attention! Coyote Au Carrefour (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)
Squirts and Snails and Skinny Green Tails (Whitecap Books, 1993, 1997 and
Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark); French edition: Coquilles, Coquillages Et Tresors De La Plage (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)
The Emerald Sea (Whitecap Books and Alaska Northwest Books, 1993,
photography by Dale Sanders)
Why Seals Blow Their Noses (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 and Voyageur Press, 1994, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Pourquoi Les Phoques Ont-Ils Un Ballon Sur Le Nez? (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)
A Toothy Tongue and One Long Foot (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993 and Bob Adams, 1994, illustrated by Warren Clark and Carolyn Swanson)
Welcome to the World series (Whitecap Books)
Welcome to the World of Alligators and Crocodiles, 2002
Welcome to the World of Frogs and Toads, 2002
Welcome to the World of Hummingbirds, 2002
Welcome to the World of Wild Horses, 2002
Welcome to the World of Sharks, 2001
Welcome to the World of Snakes, 2001
Welcome to the World of Coyotes, 2001
Welcome to the World of Squirrels, 2001
Welcome to the World of Octopuses, 2000
Welcome to the World of Rabbits and Hares, 2000
Welcome to the World of Skunks, 1999
Welcome to the World of Porcupines, 1999
Welcome to the World of Moose, 1999
Welcome to the World of Beavers, 1999
Welcome to the World of Bats, 1998
Welcome to the World of Raccoons, 1998
Welcome to the World of Foxes, 1998
Welcome to the World of Eagles, 1998
Welcome to the World of Owls, 1997
Welcome to the World of Wild Cats, 1997
Welcome to the World of Bears, 1997
Welcome to the World of Otters, 1997
Welcome to the World of Wolves, 1996
Welcome to the World of Whales, 1996
Up Close series (Greystone Books)
Headgear that Hides and Plays, 2001
Skin that Slimes and Scares, 2001
Feet That Suck and Feed, 2000
Teeth That Stab and Grind, 2000
Tails That Talk and Fly, 1999
Noses That Plow and Poke, 1999
Nature Detectives--The Living World series (Pacific Edge Publishing Ltd.)
The Kingfisher Camp River Detectives, 1998
The Gibson Park Grassland Detectives, 1997
The Central School Seashore Detectives, 1997
The Cedar Club Forest Detectives, 1996
The Sixth Street Wetland Detectives, 1996
More than Meets the Eye: Student Book and Teachers' Guide (Pacific
Educational Press, 1989, co-authored by Vivien Bowers)
Technology for the Home (British Columbia Ministry of Education, 1987)
Exploring Canada (Douglas & McIntyre (Educational) Ltd., 1985, co-authored
by Vivien Bowers); French Edition: Explorons le Canada (Douglas & McIntyre
(Educational) Ltd., 1987)
Awards
The Wonder in Water - shortlisted for the Silver Birch Award, 2006/07
Turn It Loose - shortlisted for the 2006/07 Red Cedar Award
Tunnels! True stories from the edge, Winner of the Hackmatack Award, 2004-05
Nibbling on Einstein's Brain
- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004
- White Raven, International Youth Library, Munich, 2002
- Nonfiction Honor List, Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA), American Library Association, 2002
- Notables 2002, Canadian Library Association
- Short-listed, Science in Society Award, 2002
- Los Angeles' 100 Best Books, 2001
Hmm? (Kids Can Press, 2001, illustrated by Rose Cowles)
- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004
- Short-listed, Utah Children's Informational Book Award, 2002-03
- Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 2002
- Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award for Linguistic Intelligence, 2002
Burp! (Kids Can Press, 2001, illustrated by Rose Cowles)
- Notables 2002, Canadian Library Association
- Children's Choices for 2002, International Reading Association and Children's Book Council
- Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award, 2002
- Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Award, 2002-03
- Short-listed, Atlantic Provinces Hackmatack Award, 2002-03
- Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award for Linguistic Intelligence, 2002
Up Close: Skin That Slimes and Scares, (Greystone Books, 2001)
- Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2003/2004
Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books & Henry Holt, 1998, illus. by Terry Smith)
- Short-listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award, 2001
Welcome to the World of Rabbits and Hares, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Octopuses, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Feet That Suck and Feed, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Teeth That Stab and Grind, 2000 Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 1995, for
Safari Beneath the Sea
Animals Eat the Weirdest Things (Whitecap Books & Henry Holt, 1998, illus.
by Terry Smith)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 2000/2001
* Short-listed, Mr. Christie's Book Award, 1999
* Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1999
* Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information
Book Award, 1999
Bug Bites (Whitecap Books, 1997, illustrated by the Royal British Columbia
Museum)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 1999/2000
* Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information
Book Award, 1998
* Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1998
Buffalo Sunrise (Whitecap Books and Sierra Club Books for Children, 1996)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, International Reading Association's Young Adult Choice
Award, 1998
* Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1997
The Day of the Twelve-Story Wave (Whitecap Books/Longstreet Press, 1995,
illus. by Laura Cook)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Sky Dancers (Whitecap Books and Voyageur Press, 1995, illustrated by Doug
Penhale)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, B.C. Red Cedar Book Award, 1997/98
Safari Beneath the Sea (Whitecap Books & Sierra Club Books for Children,
1994, photography
by the Royal British Columbia Museum)
* Winner, Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children
(USA), 1995
* American Library Association Recommended Book for Reluctant Young
Adult Readers
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, Garden State (New Jersey) Children's Book Award, 1997
* Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information
Book Award, 1995
* Short-listed, Utah Children's Informational Book Award, 1995-96
Coyotes in the Crosswalk (Whitecap Books, 1994 and Voyageur Press, 1995,
illustrated by Doug
Penhale); French edition: Attention! Coyote Au Carrefour (Heritage jeunesse,
1995)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Short-listed, Ontario Silver Birch Award, 1996
* Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information
Book Award, 1995
Squirts and Snails and Skinny Green Tails (Whitecap Books, 1993, 1997 and
Bob Adams,
1994, illustrated by Warren Clark); French edition: Coquilles, Coquillages
Et Tresors De La
Plage (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
The Emerald Sea (Whitecap Books and Alaska Northwest Books, 1993,
photography by Dale
Sanders)
* Short-listed for the Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice, B.C. Book Prizes,
1994
Why Seals Blow Their Noses (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997 and
Voyageur Press,
1994, illustrated by Doug Penhale); French edition: Pourquoi Les Phoques
Ont-Ils Un Ballon
Sur Le Nez? (Heritage jeunesse, 1995)
* Winner, Best Illustrated Book, One Color, Mid-America Publishers
Association Awards, 1995
* Short-listed, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information
Book Award, 1993
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Book-of-the-Month Club Selection
A Toothy Tongue and One Long Foot (Whitecap Books, 1992, 1993 and Bob Adams,
1994,
illustrated by Warren Clark and Carolyn Swanson)
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World series (Whitecap Books)
Welcome to the World of Porcupines, 1999
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* B.C. 2000 Book Award
Welcome to the World of Skunks, 1999
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* B.C. 2000 Book Award
Welcome to the World of Beavers, 1999
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* B.C. 2000 Book Award
Welcome to the World of Moose, 1999
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* B.C. 2000 Book Award
Welcome to the World of Bats, 1998
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Raccoons, 1998
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Foxes, 1998
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Eagles, 1998
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Owls, 1997
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Wild Cats, 1997
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Welcome to the World of Bears, 1997
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Winner of a Parents' Choice Award, US, 1998
Welcome to the World of Otters, 1997
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Winner of a Parents' Choice Award, US, 1998
Welcome to the World of Wolves, 1996
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Book-of-the-Month Club Selection
Welcome to the World of Whales, 1996
* Our Choice, Canadian Children's Book Centre
* Book-of-the-Month Club Selection
Other Memberships
CWILL B.C.
Canadian Children's Book Centre
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