Sylvia mcnicoll biography
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Sylvia McNicoll
Canadian children's writer
Sylvia McNicoll (born ) is a Canadianchildren's writer who lives in Burlington, Ontario.
McNicoll was born in Ajax, Ontario and grew up in Montreal, Quebec. For eight years she worked as features editor for Today's Parent Toronto while she was writing her novels for young people. She also served as Artist in Residence for numerous schools in Ontario and Writer in Electronic Residence for schools across Canada.
Sylvia has written many books for young readers, including two high-interest, low-vocabulary novels for adolescents and teens, published by High Interest Publishing (HIP Books).
Syliva McNicoll is married to Robert McNicoll and they have three adult children: Jennifer, Craig and Robin.
Awards
[edit]- Silver Birch for "Bringing Up Beauty" [1]
- Manitoba ung Reader's Choice Award for "Bringing Up Beauty" [2]
- Explora-toy Best Novel for "Caught in a Lie"
- Hamilton Arts Multimedia Award for "Beau
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McNicoll, Sylvia (Marilyn)
(Geena Dare)
PERSONAL: Born September 30, , in Ajax, Ontario, Canada; daughter of Ernst (an electronic technician) and Gertrude (a homemaker and payroll clerk; maiden name, John) Ehret; married Bob McNicoll (a computer administrator), June 8, ; children: Jennifer, Craig, Robin. Education: Concordia University (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), B.A. (cum laude), Hobbies and other interests: Martial arts, basketball, swimming, cross-country skiing, cycling, in-line skating, camping, ping pong.
ADDRESSES: Home— Cavendish Dr., Burlington, Ontario L7P 3V7, Canada; fax: E-mail—[email&#;protected].
CAREER: Canadian International Paper Co., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, senior cash management clerk, ; freelance writer, ; full-time writer, —. Sheridan College, creative writing instructor, ; York University, writer in electronic residence, , ; frequent speaker at schools and other institutions; workshop presenter.
MEMBER: Writers' Union of Canada, Can
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Sylvia McNicoll
Sylvia McNicoll worked in finance until she had her three children, at which point she found time to return to her earlier love of writing. After an inspirational children's writing course at Sheridan College, followed by nine of her own books, McNicoll returned to Sheridan College to teach Creative writing. She enjoyed teaching for nine years and then reluctantly gave it up because of the travel commitments of a book tours.
Winner of the Silver Birch Children's Choice Award and the Manitoba Young Reader's Choice Award for Bringing Up Beauty, she has written over 20 books, including short stories, first chapter books, fiction for middle-grade and reluctant readers, and novels for young adults. She has also done ghostwriting, and worked as an editor for Today's Parent Toronto.
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