Kathy Stinson

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Kathy Stinson
Born1952
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GenreChildren's Literature

Kathy Stinson (born 1952) is a Canadian children's writer. [1]

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Life

Stinson was born in Toronto, taught elementary school there and studied at the University of Toronto. [1]

She lives in Rockwood, Ontario [2] with her partner Peter Carver, a retired editor. [3]

Reception

A Season of Sorrow was said to be "delightfully written with very down-to-earth and realistically portrayed characters" by Tracy's Book Nook. [4] In 2015, Today's Parent magazine named Red is Best one of the 8 best Canadian books for babies and toddlers. [5]

Bibliography

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kathy Stinson". Thistledown Press.
  2. 1 2 "The Man with the Violin wins TD Canadian Children's Literature Award". Toronto Star. November 6, 2014.
  3. Jenkinson, Dave. "Kathy Stinson". Canadian Review of Materials.
  4. "Children's Books". A Season of Sorrow by Kathy Stinson: Book Review. Tracy's Book Nook. October 19, 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2012.
  5. "8 best Canadian books for babies and toddlers". Today's Parent. May 11, 2015.
  6. "Marie-Louise Gay, Kathy Stinson shortlisted for kids' lit prize". CBC News. April 16, 2014.