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| Name | Shenaaz Nanji |
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| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Biography | Shenaaz grew up in a fusion of cultures in Mombasa in East Africa and lives in Calgary. She believes that words have power to change lives. She holds an M.F.A in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. Her publications include 13 award-winning books for children of all ages including Child of Dandelions, a finalist for the Governor General. She likes to think of herself as a squid who lives under the sea but surfaces occasionally to read and write. Lover of water, laughter, and singing in the shower, she has been chased by a monkey, almost fed a giraffe, and has swum with stingrays. |
| Publications | Rani's Salt March Benchmark Education 2022 Alina in a Pinch Second Story Press 2022 Ghost Boys Mawenzi House 2017 Ring of Remembrance Benchmark Education 2016 Notre Dame Weigl 2014 Vatican City Weigl 2014 Child of Dandelions Second Story Press 2008 Indian Tales Barefoot U.K 2007 An Alien in my House Second Story Press 2003 Treasure for Lunch Second Story Press 2000 Old Fisherman of Lamu TSAR Canada 1996 Teeny Weeny Penny TSAR Canada 1993 Grandma's Heart TSAR Canada 1993 |
| Awards | Ghost Boys: Snow Willow Finalist 2018 Child of Dandelions: Finalist Governor General Children's Literature 2008 Notable Book Global Society International Reading Assoc. 2009 Finalist Exporting Alberta Canadian Authors Assoc. 2009 Top Forty Pennsylvania School Librarian's Assoc. 2009 Best Books for Kids and Teens Canadian Childrens Book Centre 2009 Finalist Manitoba Young Readers Choice 2009 Finalist Rhode Island Teen Book Award 2010 Indian Tales: Silver Parents Choice Foundation 2008 Finalist Ross Annett Childrens Literature WGA 2008 An Alien In My House: Finalist Blue Spruce Ontario Library Assoc. 2004 Finalist WGA R. Ross Annett Childrens Literature 2009 Old Fisherman of Lamu: Finalist Brendon Donelly Childrens Literature 1994 |
| Experience | B.Comm in Business Nairobi University M.F.A. in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults at Vermont College |
| Memberships | S.C.B.W.I Y.A.B.S. Writers Union |
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| Other Contact | 121 Patton Court S.W. Calgary, AB T2V 5G3 |