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Cm Magazine Profiles: Virginia Frances Schwartz

For Students 9th - 10th
Virginia Frances Schwartz, a Canadian author, writes historical novels for elementary to secondary students on a variety of themes, such as slavery and immigration. This is a lengthy interview with her from 2004.
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Karleen Bradford

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Karleen Bradford is well known for her historical fiction written for children and teens. She has also written fiction and nonfiction. Her site has descriptions of her books as well as some teacher guides.
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Barbara Greenwood's Guide to Writing for Children [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Barbara Greenwood, a Canadian author of numerous historical fiction books for children, has written this thirty-page writing guide where she explains the process she goes through in constructing a story. She covers such key topics as...
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Paul Yee

For Students 9th - 10th
Paul Yee is a Chinese-Canadian children's writer who has written books about Chinese experiences of coming to Canada. Some of his stories are set in the 1800s. His website provides information about his life and his books, as well as...
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Scholastic Canada: Dear Canada Series

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The Dear Canada historical fiction series features well known Canadian authors writing about different times and on a variety of topics. There are short author profiles, sample teaching activities and an interactive timeline of the book...
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Cygnet Publishing Group Inc.: The Weeping Chamber Study Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Weeping Chamber" by Sigmund Brouwer is set in Jerusalem in the last days of Christ's life. It can be interpreted as an historical or a religious novel. This is an extensive study guide for the novel. It has many blackline masters...
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Carol Matas, Writer for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
Carol Matas writes historical fiction and fantasy for children. Her website has extensive biographical information and descriptions of her books.
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Penguin Group Canada: Our Canadian Girl Author Julie Lawson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Julie Lawson is interviewed here about her book 'Emily: Across The James Bay Bridge', which is part of the Our Canadian Girl series. She discusses her interest in Victoria, B.C.'s history.