Alice Priestley | |
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Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation | Children's writer / illustrator |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
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Alice Priestley (born 1962 in Toronto) [1] is a Canadian children's writer and illustrator. She has illustrated or written books published by Annick Press, Key Porter Books, and Second Story Press.
Priestley studied fine art and English at the University of Toronto. She lives in Toronto with her family. [1]
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