Sue Irwin
BIO
Biography

It was in Grade 1 that Sue discovered the love of reading. That was when her mother took her to the local public library for the first time. Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" and "Green Eggs and Ham" were her favorites, and after completing one book, she couldn't wait to return it so she could borrow another - for free! Later, she read every Nancy Drew mystery she could find.

Today, Sue still enjoys reading mysteries and she likes nonfiction more than ever. When it comes to writing, she's curious and loves to research. She's especially interested in biographies, sports, and nature. Sue loves doing school and library visits, with children from JK to Grade 8.

ADDRESS
City: , Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
Nonfiction for children and teens
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Breaking Through - Heroes in Canadian Women's Sport
Publisher
James Lorimer and Company
Year
2018
Title
Safety Stars - Players who fought to make the hard-hitting game of professional hockey safer
Publisher
James Lorimer and Company
Year
2015
AWARDS
Awards
Name
TD Summer Reading Club, Top Recommended Reads selection
Publication
Breaking Through
Year
2021
Name
Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario, Writer's Award
Publication
Breaking Through
Year
2019
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Presentation Genre
Nonfiction for children and teens
School presentation details
Intended Audience
Grades K-12
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
No