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Valerie Sherrard

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Valerie Sherrard first decided to become an author when she was in grade six! Her homeroom teacher that year, Mr. Alf Lower, praised and encouraged her efforts and instilled in her a lifelong belief in her ability to write. Although nearly three decades went by before she began to pursue writing seriously, Valerie never forgot her teacher’s words.

While the majority of her stories are for tweens and teens, Sherrard's work also includes picture books, chapter books and several works of non-fiction. Her 35th book will be released in spring 2026.

In 2024 Valerie was honoured by her province when she received the Lieutenant-Governor Award for High Achievement in Literary Arts. To date, she has won or been shortlisted for about 60 other awards for her writing for young people.

Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Valerie has lived in a number of provinces. She currently lives in Miramichi, New Brunswick with her husband Brent (who is also an author).
Available For
Virtual school and library visits Canada wide.
Prefer an in person visit? Contact to discuss.
School Visits
Fun and interactive presentations to students from grades 1 - 8. Please email to inquire about fees and other details. Literacy is a focus of most presentations for grades 4 and up.
Publications
Non-Fiction from DCB
More than Words: Navigating the Complex World of Communication 2023
(with co-author Natalie Hyde and Illustrator David Jardine)


Novels for Pre-Teens and Teens

From DCB Young Readers:
Absolutely No Body Parts - forthcoming 2026
An Unbalanced Force (2024)
Standing on Neptune (2023)
A Bend in the Breeze (2022)
Birdspell (2021)
The Rise and Fall of Derek Cowell (2020)


From Penguin Random House:
Random Acts, 2015

From Fitzhenry & Whiteside:
Rain Shadow, 2014
Driftwood, 2013
Counting Back from Nine, 2012
The Glory Wind, 2010
Tumbleweed Skies, 2009

From The Dundurn Group:
Testify, 2011
Accomplice, 2011
Watcher, 2009
The Shelby Belgarden Mystery Series, 2002 - 2008
Speechless, 2007
Three Million Acres of Flame, 2007
Sarah's Legacy, 2006
Sam's Light, 2004
Kate, 2003

Chapter and Picture Books

From Fitzhenry & Whiteside:
Cooper Clark and the Dragon Lady (chapter book) 2019
Down Here (PB) 2015
Isabelle Malenfant (Illustrator)

From Creative Book Publishing, Tuckamore Imprint:
Miss Wondergem's Dreadfully Dreadful Pie, 2011
Wendy J. Whittingham (Illustrator)
There's a GOLDFISH in my Shoe!, 2009
David Jardine (Illustrator)
There's a COW Under my Bed!, 2008
David Jardine (Illustrator)
Awards
Winner/Recipient of:

The Lieutenant-Governor Award for High Achievement in Literary Arts

The Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction

The Ann Connor Brimer Award (2)

Bronze Medal for Regional Fiction, Independent Publishers Association

The Word Guild Award for Young Adult Novels

Shortlisted for:

The GG, TD, CLA Book of the Year for Children, and numerous readers' choice awards.
Other Memberships
ABS, CCBC, WFNB
    

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