Salpi Boulghourjian Simitian
BIO
Biography
Salpi is a writer and illustrator of children's stories. Her primary interest is in raising awareness about the environment and inspiring children to engage with nature.
She received her MA in English Literature from the American University of Beirut in 2016. Her thesis explores the relationship between children's literature and national identity, and how narratives create a sense of belonging to a geographic space.
When she's not writing or illustrating, Salpi is hiking, practicing martial arts or enjoying time with friends and family.
ADDRESS
City: Toronto,
Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
salpi.simitian@gmail.com
GENRE
Children's
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
The Little Cedar Tree
Year
2011
Title
The Boy Who Loved A Garden
Year
2019
LINKS
Links
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
