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| Name | Natasha Deen |
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| Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Biography | When she was a child, Natasha Deen and her family moved from Guyana, South America to Canada to escape the countryês growing political and racial violence. She grew up in Calgary where she got to experience great stuff (like snow!) and not so great stuff (like bullying). Reading books and writing stories helped her deal with all the stuff. Before she became a writer, Natasha had some awesome jobs, like helping adults learn how to read, and writing speeches for the government. These days, she writes for kids, teens, and adults. Her recent books include Lark Holds the Key, Across the Floor, and Gatekeeper, which was a CCBC Best Pick for Kids and Teens, and won a Moonbeam Award. Natasha lives in Edmonton, Alberta where she spends A LOT of time arguing with her cats and dogs about who is the boss of the house. Visit her at www.natashadeen.com. |
| Publications | You Too Anthology (InkYard Press, 2020) In the Key of Nira Ghani (Running Press, 2019) Lark and the Dessert Disaster (Orca Book Publishers, 2019) Thicker Than Water (Orca Book Publishers, 2019) Lark Takes a Bow (Orca Book Publishers, 2018) Lark and the Diamond Caper (Orca Book Publishers, 2017) Game's End (Great Plains Publishing, 2017) Terminate (Orca Book Publishers, 2017) Across the Floor (Orca Book Publishers, 2016) Lark Holds the Key (Orca Book Publishers, 2016) Gatekeeper (Great Plains Publishing, 2016) Sleight of Hand (Orca Book Publishers, 2015) Burned (Orca Book Publishers, 2015) The Not So Secret Case Files of Billy Vale, P.I (Blueberry Hill Press, 2015) Guardian (Great Plains Publishing, 2014) "Little Eagle," Screenplay for Concrete Theatre (2014) The Promise of Home (Harbourlight Publishing, 2014) At Dockês End (Blueberry Hill Press, 2014) The Cowgirl and the Stallion (The Wild Rose Press, 2014) "Tarzan," Moose on the Loose (Summit Studios, 2012) Feuding Hearts (The Wild Rose Press, 2012) True Grime 2: Angel Maker (Blueberry Hill Press, 2012) What Happens in Vegas (The Wild Rose Press, 2011) True Grime (Blueberry Hill Press, 2011) Shoe-in For Love (The Wild Rose Press, 2008) The Genie's Curse (The Wild Rose Press, 2008) Ethan's Chase (The Wild Rose Press, 2008) I Love You a Latte (The Wild Rose Press, 2007) |
| Awards | Across the Floor CCBC Best Books Starred Selection Lark Holds the Key CCBC Best Books Starred Selection Gatekeeper (Great Plains Publishing, 2016) CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens Moonbeam Award winner Sleight of Hand (Orca Book Publishers, 2015), CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection Guardian (Great Plains Publishing, 2014) CCBC Best Pick for Kids & Teens Moonbeam Award winner Sunburst Award Nominee |
| Experience | 2017 TD Book Week Tour 2013 Regional Writer in Residence (Metro Library Federation) 2009 – Ongoing: Writing facilitator and literacy presenter for schools, libraries, youth camps, and writing organizations across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. |
| Memberships | TWUC YouthWrite YABS |
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