Dennis Lee
Dennis Beynon Lee is a renowned Canadian poet, teacher, editor, and critic. He is widely celebrated for his contributions to children's literature, most notably the classic collection 'Alligator Pie', which earned him the title 'Canada's Father Goose'. In addition to his children's verse, he is an acclaimed poet for adults, having won the Governor General's Award for 'Civil Elegies and Other Poems' in 1972. He also co-founded House of Anansi Press and wrote lyrics for the television show 'Fraggle Rock'.
Awards
["Governor General's Award (1972)", 'CACL Bronze Medal (1974, 1977)', 'Vicky Metcalf Award (1986)', "Mr. Christie's Book Award (1991)", 'Officer of the Order of Canada (1993)', 'Toronto Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement (1995)']
Notable Works
['Alligator Pie', 'Civil Elegies and Other Poems', 'Garbage Delight', 'Jelly Belly', 'The Ice Cream Store']
