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Photo credit
Ryan Pendziwol
Jean E. Pendziwol
BIO
Biography

Jean E. Pendziwol is the author of books for both adults and children, including the bestselling novel The Lightkeeper’s Daughters, translated and published in more than 20 countries around the world. Her children’s books include the Governor General Literary Award shortlisted Once Upon a Northern Night, the bestselling No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) and most recently When I Listen to Silence She lives in Thunder Bay and finds inspiration in the beautiful natural environment of Lake Superior and Northwestern Ontario.

 

Jean E. is pronounced Jeannie

ADDRESS
City: THUNDER BAY, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Adult Fiction, Children's Literature
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
When I Listen to Silence
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Carmen Mok)
Year
2022
Title
I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Nathalie Dion)
Year
2020
Title
Me and You and the Red Canoe
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Phil)
Year
2017
Title
The Lighkeeper's Daughters
Publisher
HarperCollins (Can/US), various publishers worldwide
Year
2017
Title
Once Upon a Northern Night
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus Nathalie Dion)
Year
2013
Title
Marja's Skis
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Jirina Marton)
Year
2007
Title
The Tale of Sir Dragon: Bullying Strategies for Kids (and Dragons)
Publisher
Kids Can Press (Illus. Martine Gourbault)
Year
2007
Title
Once Upon a Dragon: Stranger Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
Publisher
Kids Can Press (Illus: Martine Gourbault)
Year
2006
Title
The Red Sash
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Nicolas Debon)
Year
2005
Title
A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me
Publisher
Kids Can Press (Illus. Martine Gourbault)
Year
2005
Title
Dawn Watch
Publisher
Groundwood Books (Illus. Nicolas Debon)
Year
2004
Title
No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
Publisher
Kids Can Press (Illus. Martine Gourbault)
Year
1999
Title
Skating Wild on an Inland Sea
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2023
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Award - Literature
Publication
The Lightkeeper's Daughters/Me and You and the Red Canoe
Year
2018
Name
Northern Lit Award - Fiction (OLS)
Publication
The Lightkeeper's Daughters
Year
2018
Name
Historical Writers Association Debut Crown (shortlisted)
Publication
The Lightkeeper's Daughters
Year
2018
Name
Governor General's Literary Awards - Finalist Children's Literature Text
Publication
Once Upon a Northern Night
Year
2013
Name
TD Children's Literature Award - Finalist - Book of the Year
Publication
Once Upon a Northern Night
Year
2014
Name
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award - Finalist
Publication
Once Upon a Northern Night
Year
2014
Name
Thunder Bay Arts and Heritage Award - Performing and Media Arts
Publication
Body of Work
Year
2012
Name
The Kouhi Award (NOWW)
Publication
Body of Work
Year
2006
Name
Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Washington Library Association - shortlisted
Publication
No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
Year
2002
Name
Parent Council - Outstanding Selection
Publication
No Dragons for Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons)
Year
1999
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Presentation Description
Presentation description

Jean E (pronounced Jeannie) is experienced at presenting workshops and/or readings to audiences of all ages, Pre-K to adult. The presentation can be tailored in length, structure and content to suit the host organization or institution. Please contact to discuss specific details, including number of participants, age/age range, topic and presentation fee.

Workshop details
Intended Audience
Pre-K to adult
Workshop Length
Depends on age, grade and topic
Workshop Description
Workshop description

Jean E can work with organizations, events or educators to determine a workshop structure, topic and length best suited for the age of participants and the desired outcomes for the session.

School presentation details
Audience Size
Varies - depends on presentation format (Reading/Q&A/Workshop)
Intended Audience
Pre-K to High School
Presentation Description
Presentation description

School visits can be tailored to meet the needs of the classroom or school, including readings/Q&A or workshops. Jean E is comfortable in all grades, from K to high school. She will work with educators to come up with a session appropriate for the age and grade of students, using either her fiction work for adults or her picture books as a foundation.

Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes