Barbara Claassen Smucker
AmericanHistorical FictionMiddle GradeChildren's Bookb. 1915 — d. 2003
Barbara Claassen Smucker (1915–2003) was an American-born author of children's and young adult fiction who lived in Canada for many years. She was known for her historical fiction, which often explored themes of social justice, minority groups, and the Mennonite experience. Her most famous work, 'Underground to Canada', is widely studied in Canadian schools.
Awards
["Canada Council Children's Literature Prize", 'Vicky Metcalf Award', 'Brotherhood Award', 'IODE Violet Downey Book Award']
Notable Works
['Underground to Canada', 'Days of Terror', 'Amish Adventure', 'Wigwam in the City', 'Selina and the Bear Claw Quilt']
