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CANSCAIP MembersDiane TullsonAuthor
Delta, BC Born: Calgary BiographyDiane Tullson has written seven novels for young adult readers. Her recent book, Red Sea (Orca), a contemporary true-to-life adventure of piracy in the Red Sea, has been named an American Library Association Best Book and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age and has been nominated for the Arthur Ellis Award and the ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers. In Red Sea, Diane Tullson draws from her own experiences sailing in the Mediterranean for eighteen months with her husband and two young sons. Resource Links says: "This is a book that needs to be in every library for readers grade seven and up." Diane Tullson was born in Calgary, has a BA in English Literature from the University of Calgary and is taking a Masters in writing with the University of British Columbia. Before becoming an author, Diane Tullson worked in newspaper, radio, and the travel industry. Tullson began writing non-fiction magazine essays with Canadian Living Magazine and Westworld. Her young adult books have been short-listed for White Pine, Red Maple, and Stellar Awards. She speaks to schools across Canada and has presented at the University of Alberta symposium "Rethinking Literacy Education: Preparing New Teachers." Diane Tullson lives with her family in Delta, BC. Published WorksLockdown, Orca, 2008 AwardsAmerican Library Association 2006 Other MembershipsTWUC, CWILL, Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable Available ForSchools and groups grade seven and up. |
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