Kevin Major
Kevin Major
(born
September 12
,
1949
) is a
Canadian
children's author
who lives in
St. John's, Newfoundland
. He was born in
Stephenville, Newfoundland
and grew up there moving to St. John's to attend
Memorial University
. After school he became a teacher for a few years before quiting to write full time. His novels are known for exploring issues of
adolescence
and the family. They are usually set in
Newfoundland
. In
1992
he was awarded the
Vicky Metcalf Award
for his body of work. Works:
Hold Fast
-
1978
Far From Shore
-
1980
Thirty-Six Exposures
-
1984
Dear Bruce Springsteen
-
1987
Blood Red Ochre
-
1989
Eating Between the Lines
-
1991
Diana: My Autobiography
-
1993
No Man's Land
-
1995
Gaffer
-
1997
Eh? to Zed: A Canadian Abecedarium
-
2000
As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador
-
2001
Ann and Seamus
-
2003
(nominated for a
Governor General's Award
)
Major, Kevin Major, Kevin
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