Anne Renaud
Anne Renaud is a Canadian writer of picture books, historical nonfiction, poetry and short fiction for children. Based in Montreal/Westmount, Quebec, she has written more than twenty-five books in English and French on topics including immigration, Canadian history, and notable historical figures. Her work combines thorough research with engaging storytelling and has been recognized with multiple regional literary awards.
Awards
['Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Children and Youth Fiction (2018)', 'Janet Savage Blachford Prize (2018)', 'Prix Peuplier', 'Prix des libraires du Québec', "Fédération des écrivains du Québec Prize for children's and young adult literature"]
Notable Works
["The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle: The Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Famous Frozen Treat (2019)", "Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament", 'Island of Hope and Sorrow: The Story of Grosse Île', "Fania's Heart", 'The True Tale of a Giantess: The Story of Anna Swan']
