Carol Matas

Readings

Reading and discussion of my latest books. A very interactive program as we discuss the themes of the book. A question and answer period at the end.

Special Equipment:

microphone

Other Presentations

Carol is available for key note addresses on various topics concerning writing in different genres.

Biography

Carol Matas is an internationally acclaimed author of over 35 novels for children and young adults. Her best-selling work, which includes three award-winning series, has been translated into Spanish, Japanese, Taiwanese, Turkish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian and Russian.

A graduate of the Actor’s Lab, in London England, Carol first earned a B.A. (English) from the University of Western Ontario. Her teaching experience includes Artists in the School, Manitoba Arts Council; visiting professor at Bemidji State University, Minnesota; and a Creative Writing instructor, Continuing Education Division, the University of Winnipeg. Carol is an inspiring and passionate speaker who is frequently invited to address children and adults alike across North America.

Carol writes contemporary and historical fiction, as well as science fiction and fantasy. She first began writing historical fiction when her Danish husband told her stories about his parents' experiences fighting the Nazis in World War II. She has often written about Jewish themes, and is well known for her books concerning the Holocaust, writing Daniel’s Story at the request of The United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. Over the years, her knack for successfully infusing serious and thought-provoking issues into an action-driven format has kept readers of all ages engaged.

The list of awards for her books includes two Sydney Taylor awards, the Geoffrey Bilson award, the Silver Birch award, three Jewish Book Awards, as well as the inclusion of her books on many honour lists, such as the ALA notable list, the New York Times Review notable list, the New York Public Library list for the Teen Age, and the VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readings booklist. She has also been nominated for the Governor General Award twice.

More information is about Carol is available on her website: www.carolmatas.com