Sylvia McNicoll

Canadian Author for Young People

Lucky Dog-Canada Council Funds Project Afterall

My dog Mortie leaping at birds was my metaphor for how writers feel when they apply for grants. You have to keep jumping with your eye on the ultimate prize: earning a living writing. The Canada Council had sent me a letter letting me know my project “Death on…

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Battle of the Books–Official timer

Because so many children in Burlington are under the witness protection plan, I can’t include a photo of them. Teams from nineteen schools met at Burlington Public Library to battle over book knowledge.    They needed a timer.  I’m their “local…

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Eye on the Prize–Canada Council Grant

Before last Friday a lot of writers were watching the inbox on their computers or even their regular snailmail box for a notice about the status of their Canada Council Grants. I couldn’t get a picture of anyone of them looking this hopeful. But Mortie trains…

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