Deborah Hodge
BIO
Biography

Deborah Hodge is the author of thirty-five books for children. She specializes in writing about nature and ecology for young readers and loves the challenge of using few words to explain big thoughts. She also enjoys writing picture books and is delighted by the interplay between art and text.

Many of Deborah's books have received awards and been published internationally. These awards include the Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada’s Information Book Award, the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, and the Honour Book distinction for the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s Literature. Her work has also been featured on such lists as ALA’s Top Ten Best Environmental Books for Youth and IBBY’s Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities.

Before she was an author, Deborah was a teacher and curriculum writer for the BC Ministry of Education. She says, “Although I’m not teaching anymore, I still feel like I’m talking to my students whenever I write a book. I love the process of trying to create something that young readers will find interesting.”

Deborah was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.

For a list of publications and awards, or information on presentations, please see Deborah's website at: www.deborahhodge.com.

ADDRESS
City: Vancouver, Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
Children's books
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
West Coast Wild at Low Tide
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2022
Title
West Coast Wild ABC
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2022
Title
West Coast Wild Babies
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2020
Title
Cooking with Bear
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2019
Title
Bear's Winter Party
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2016
Title
West Coast Wild
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2015
Title
West Coast Wild Rainforest
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2024
Title
West Coast Wild Baby Animals
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2024
Title
The Tufted Puffins of Triangle Island
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Year
2025
LINKS
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Programs & Interests
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