Lois Simmie
Lois Simmie is a Canadian author known for her children's books, adult fiction, and a historical true crime story. She has received numerous awards for her work, including the Saskatchewan Writers Guild's Literary Award for Fiction, the Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature, and the Crime Writers of Canada's Arthur Ellis Award. Simmie's writing often features humor, warmth, and a deep compassion for her characters, exploring themes of everyday life, human relationships, and historical events. Her works have been adapted into film and theatre.
Awards
['Saskatchewan Department of Culture and Youth Award (1976)', "Saskatchewan Arts Board Artist's Grant (1983)", "Saskatchewan Writers' Guild Award (1983)", "Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature (1995)", 'Arthur Ellis Award for Nonfiction (Crime Writers of Canada)']
Notable Works
["They Shouldn't Make You Promise That", 'The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson', "Mister Got to Go: The Cat That Wouldn't Leave", 'Betty Lee Bonner Lives There', 'Pictures', "Auntie's Knitting a Baby"]
