Growing up in New York City, Frieda never dreamed she'd be living in Canada and writing books for children. But she's so glad she is! While teaching children with learning difficulties, Frieda began to write for kids. To date, she's published over 40 trade and educational books all over the world. She's won awards in Canada and the UK and writes in many genres (Picture books, chapter books, novels and non-fiction). She loves sharing the writing process with kids and adults in lively, interactive presentations. Writers-in-the-Schools listing: Frieda is an experienced and entertaining teacher, speaker and workship leader. Her fast-paced, interactive programs inspire kids to share their stories. Her books have won world-wide acclaim and have won numerous awards in Canada and the UK.
PUBLICATIONS:
Everything but the Kitchen Sink: Weird Stuff You Didn't Know About Food. Co-authored with Elizabeth Macleod, Scholastic, 2008
A Whale Tale. Canadian Flyer Adventures. Toronto, Maple Tree Press, 2008.
Please, Louise!. Toronto, Groundwood, 2007.
Queen of the Toilet Bowl. Victoria, Orca Books, 2005
A Noodle Up Your Nose. Victoria, Orca Books, 2004
Jennifer Jones Won't Leave Me Alone. illustrated by Neal Layton, Toronto, Scholastic, 2004
What's the Matter With Albert?. Illustraed by Jacques Lamontagne. Toronto, Maple Tree Press, 2002
Oonga Boonga. Illustrated by Michael Martchenko, Toronto, Scholastic, 1998
AWARDS:
Nominated for: The 2008 TD Literature Award for PLEASE, LOUISE! (Groundwood), 2008
Nominee Red Cedar and CLA book of the year for Just Call Me Joe, Orca Books, 2004
Nominee Governor General's Award for text for Each One Special, Orca books, 1999
Nominee Blue Spruce, Chocolate Lily and Tiny Torgi for Give Maggie a Chance, Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 20
Stockport, Sheffield and Portsmouth children's choice award, UK for Jennifer Won't Leave Me Alone
GENRE: picture books, children's fiction and non-fiction
