Dayal Kaur Khalsa
Dayal Kaur Khalsa (born Marcia Schonfeld) was an American-born author and illustrator of children's books. She moved to Canada in 1970 and began her publishing career in the early 1980s. Despite a short career, she wrote and illustrated eight picture books, three of which were published posthumously. Her work is known for its vibrant colors, humor, and focus on themes like family love and childhood experiences. She passed away from breast cancer at the age of 46.
Awards
["The New York Times Notable Children's Book 1986: Tales of a Gambling Grandma", "New York Public Library's Best Children's Book 1986: Tales of a Gambling Grandma", "Canada Council Children's Literature Prize Honourable Mention for Illustration 1987", "Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator's Award Finalist 1987", "American Institute of Graphic Arts Show Winner's List 1987: I Want a Dog", "American Booksellers Association/Children's Book Council (United States) Children's Bestseller List 1988: I Want a Dog", 'New York Times Best Illustrated Books of the Year (twice)', "Governor General's Literary Award finalist (twice)"]
Notable Works
['Tales of a Gambling Grandma', 'I Want a Dog', 'Sleepers', 'My Family Vacation', 'How Pizza Came to Queens', 'Julian', 'Cowboy Dreams', 'The Snow Cat']
