Susin Nielsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Notable works | The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen |
| Notable awards | |
| Spouse | Goran Fernlund |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | |
| susinnielsen | |
Susin Nielsen (born 1964)[1] is a Canadian author for children, adolescents and young adults. She received the 2012 Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature[2] and the 2013 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award[3] for her young adult novel The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, which deals with the aftermath of a school shooting.
In 2019, she received the Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People.[4]
- ^ "Nielsen, Susin 1964- (Susin Nielsen-Fernlund)". Encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on 2021-09-25. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Awards: Governor General's; Hilary Weston; New Mexico and Ariz". Shelf Awareness. November 19, 2012. Archived from the original on 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ^ "The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen wins 2013 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award". Canadian Children's Book Centre. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-07.
- ^ "Susin Nielsen". Writers' Trust of Canada. Retrieved 2023-05-12.