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Jean E. Pendziwol

Jean E. Pendziwol has published several highly acclaimed picture books, including Once Upon a Northern Night, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. She is also the author of Marja’s Skis, illustrated by Jirina Marton, and The Red Sash and Dawn Watch, illustrated by Nicolas Debon. Jean’s debut adult novel, The Lightkeeper’s Daughters, will be published in 2017 in more than ten languages. Jean finds inspiration in the rich history, culture and geography of Northwestern Ontario where she lives in the shadow of the Nor’Wester Mountains near Lake Superior.

Books by Jean E. Pendziwol

Skating Wild on an Inland Sea

When I Listen to Silence

I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree

secreto del faro

Me and You and the Red Canoe

The Lightkeeper's Daughters

Once Upon a Northern Night

Marja's Skis

The Tale of Sir Dragon

Tale of Sir Dragon, The

Once Upon a Dragon

The Red Sash

Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me, A

A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me

Dawn Watch

No Dragons for Tea