Winnipeg resident and author of such books as Who is Frances Rain?, The Dark Garden, and Angels Turn Their Backs.

Born in England, Monica Hughes emigrated to Canada in 1952. Her books include The Story Box, Where Have You Been, Billy Boy?, and The Other Place.

Welwyn Wilton Katz writes books for young adults, children, and adults. Her works include False Face and The Third Magic.

Toronto resident Paul Kropp is the author of many books for young adults, reluctant readers, children, and parents. His works include System Crash, Moonkid and Prometheus, and Ellen/Eléna/Luna.

Best known for her Anne of Green Gables series, Lucy Maud Montgomery published some 500 short stories and poems and twenty novels. Her international fame put Canada and Prince Edward Island on the world literary map.