Janice Lynn Mather
Janice Lynn Mather is a Bahamian-Canadian author known for her young adult fiction. Her novels often explore themes of coming of age, identity, grief, and resilience, frequently set against the backdrop of the Bahamas. She holds an MFA from the University of British Columbia and has received numerous accolades for her work, including finalist nominations for the Governor General's Literary Award and the BC Book Prize. Her notable works include 'Learning to Breathe,' 'Facing the Sun,' and 'Where Was Goodbye?'. Mather currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Awards
["Amy Mathers Teen Book Award winner for 'Facing the Sun'", "Governor General's Award finalist for 'Learning to Breathe'", "BC Book Prize finalist for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize finalist for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Amy Mathers Teen Book Award finalist for 'Learning to Breathe'", "ALA/YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults selection for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Amelia Bloomer Book List pick for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Junior Library Guild Selection for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Joan F. Kaywell Books Save Lives Award for 'Learning to Breathe'", "Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize finalist for 'Uncertain Kin'"]
Notable Works
['Learning to Breathe', 'Facing the Sun', 'Where Was Goodbye?', 'Uncertain Kin']
