Shenaaz Nanji

Shenaaz Nanji
Born8 October 1954 (1954-10-08) (age 70)
Mombasa, Kenya
OccupationAuthor
GenreChildren's and young adult literature
Website
www.shenaaznanji.com/home

Shenaaz Nanji (born 8 October 1954) is an Indian Canadian children's and young adult author from Calgary, Alberta.[1]

Writing

Nanji holds an M.F.A. in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College.[2]

Nanji's novel Child of Dandelions, a book about the expulsion of Indians in Uganda was a shortlisted nominee for the 2008 Governor General's Awards in the English-language children's literature category.[3]

Her other children's books include Indian Tales, An Alien in my House!,[4] Treasures for Lunch,[5] The Old Fisherman of Lamu, Teeny Weeny Penny,[6] Grandma's Heart[6] and Alina in a Pinch.[7]

References

  1. ^ Marcello di Cintio, "It's a small world; And yet, this city's kid-lit scene offers big rewards for five Calgarians who've chosen to write and illustrate books for the next generation of engaged readers". Calgary Herald, March 11, 2011.
  2. ^ "Shenaaz Nanji". CANSCAIP Members. Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (canscaip.org). Archived from the original on 2009-01-05. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  3. ^ Eric Volmers, "Albertans snag top nominations". Calgary Herald, October 22, 2008.
  4. ^ Susan Perren, "Children's books". The Globe and Mail, January 17, 2004.
  5. ^ Lian Goodall, "Stella can't wait to embrace winter". St. Catharines Standard, November 21, 2000.
  6. ^ a b Janet Collins, "Children's books get the big picture". Vancouver Sun, July 16, 1994.
  7. ^ Helen Norrie, "Unicorn tale offers dazzling delights". Winnipeg Free Press, June 18, 2022.


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