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Sheryl McFarlane
Sheryl McFarlane
Photo: Lloyd Mildon
I was born in the Ottawa Valley, but grew up in Arizona. I am a certified elementary educator, a freelance editor, and the author of more than a dozen award-winning books for kids. Waiting for the Whales and Jessie's Island are two of my titles that have been in print for over 25 years. I am the former chair of the Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable, have been involved in numerous award committees, and coordinated author tours for the Canadian Children's Book Centre. I live on Vancouver Island, a windswept coast that continues to inspire me.
City:
Victoria
Province:
British Columbia
Publications
Island in the Salish Sea. 2019, Orca Books
I Love Kisses. 2018, Source Books
Jessie’s Island. 2015, Orca Books
Waiting for the Whales. 2016, Orca Books
Island Santa. 2013, Crow Cottage
Going to the Fair . 2015, Crow Cottage
Moonsnail Song. 2013, Crow Cottage
The Smell of Paint. 2006, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
A pod of Orcas. 2002, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
This is the Dog. 2003, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
What’s That Sound? At the Cirus. 2006, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
What’s that Sound? By the Sea. 2006, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
What’s that Sound? On the Farm. 2004, Fitzhenry & Whiteside
What’s that Sound? In the City. 2004, Fitzhenry & Whateside
Tides of Change. 1994, Orca Books
Eagle Dreams. 1994, Orca Books
Awards
Governor General's Literary Award, for illustration.
IODE Award for text.
Canadian National Library Notable Book.
Shortlisted, for Mr. Christie Book Award for Waiting for the Whales.
Canadian Children's Book Centre "Our Choice" Selection for Jessie's Island; Moonsail Song.
Moonbeam Gold for YA Fiction for The Smell of Paint, 2007
Manitoba Willow Short List for YA Fiction for The Smell of Paint, 2009
Moonbeam Silver Award for Boardbooks for What's That Sound? By the Sea, 2007
Canadian Toy Council's Best Books for What's That Sound? By the Sea, 2007
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Eligible for National Public Readings Program:
Yes
