Susin Nielsen

CanadianContemporary FictionYoung Adult (YA)b. 1964

Susin Nielsen is a Canadian author for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as a screenwriter. She began her career writing for the television series Degrassi Junior High and has since written for numerous other Canadian TV shows. Nielsen has also authored several award-winning novels for young adults and children, with her work often exploring themes of friendship, family, and growing up. Her adult novel, 'Snap,' was released in 2025.

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Awards

["Governor General's Award for English-language children's literature (2012)", 'Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award (2013)', 'Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People (2019)', 'Gemini Award', 'Canadian Screenwriter awards', "Mr. Christie's Silver Medal (2003)", 'UKLA award', 'Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award', 'Writers Guild of Canada Showrunner Award (2023)']

Notable Works

['The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen', 'We Are All Made of Molecules', 'Optimists Die First', 'No Fixed Address', 'Tremendous Things', 'Snap', 'Hank and Fergus', 'Mormor Moves In', 'The Magic Beads', 'Word Nerd', 'Dear George Clooney: Please Marry My Mom']