Bio:

Alma Fullerton was born in Ottawa Ontario Canada. She grew up in a large military family and has lived in various cities in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Germany.
Alma struggled with reading and instead memorized most things, until the age of nine when with the help of her grade four teacher, she realized she had dyslexia. By grade nine Alma loved reading.

She now lives in Ontario with her husband and two daughters.

Her books have been nominated and/or have won various awards including the
Governor General Finalist 2008,
TD Canadian Children's Literature Award finalist 2009, 2011
Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award winner 2009,
CLA Children's Book of the Year Honor Book 2009, 2011
Golden Oak Award winner 2009,
Once Upon a World Children's Book Award Winner - 2009,
Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award shortlist - 2010,
SilverBirch Award shortlist -2010
Bank Street College Best Children's Books 2009,
CCBC Starred Best Book Choice for 2009.


Writer/Illustrator
PAL
Member since 2005
Region: Canada: East

Contact Information

Email:  almafullerton@almafullerton.com
Website:  http://www.almafullerton.com

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes