About
Photo by Colin Pendziwol
Jean E. Pendziwol is an award winning Canadian author. Born and raised in northwestern Ontario, she draws on the culture, history and geography of the region for inspiration for her stories.
An instant national bestseller, Jean's debut adult novel The Lightkeeper's Daughters is a story about family, identity, and art involving a decades-old mystery. Vividly drawn, Lake Superior is almost a character in itself, changeable yet constant, its shores providing both safety and isolation. Published by HarperCollins in North America, the book is also available in multiple other languages around the world.
Jean's latest picture book, When I Listen to Silence, published by Groundwood Books and illustrated by Carmen Mok, explores creativity and the imagination. Jean's other children's books include the Governor General's Literary Awards shortlisted Once Upon a Northern Night (Groundwood Books, Illus. Isabelle Arsenault) and the bestselling No Dragons For Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) (Kids Can Press, Illus. Martine Gourbault). A new picture book Skating Wild on and Inland Sea, illustrated by Todd Stewart, will be released by Groundwood Books in 2023. For more details, click PICTURE BOOKS.
Jean's adult work is represented by Jenny Bent of The Bent Agency.
Jean's children's work is represented by Olga Filina of 5 Otter Literary.
For school visits and speaking engagements, contact Jean at jpendziwol[at]gmail.com
An instant national bestseller, Jean's debut adult novel The Lightkeeper's Daughters is a story about family, identity, and art involving a decades-old mystery. Vividly drawn, Lake Superior is almost a character in itself, changeable yet constant, its shores providing both safety and isolation. Published by HarperCollins in North America, the book is also available in multiple other languages around the world.
Jean's latest picture book, When I Listen to Silence, published by Groundwood Books and illustrated by Carmen Mok, explores creativity and the imagination. Jean's other children's books include the Governor General's Literary Awards shortlisted Once Upon a Northern Night (Groundwood Books, Illus. Isabelle Arsenault) and the bestselling No Dragons For Tea: Fire Safety for Kids (and Dragons) (Kids Can Press, Illus. Martine Gourbault). A new picture book Skating Wild on and Inland Sea, illustrated by Todd Stewart, will be released by Groundwood Books in 2023. For more details, click PICTURE BOOKS.
Jean's adult work is represented by Jenny Bent of The Bent Agency.
Jean's children's work is represented by Olga Filina of 5 Otter Literary.
For school visits and speaking engagements, contact Jean at jpendziwol[at]gmail.com
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Jean would like to acknowledge the support of the Ontario Arts Council through a Literary Creation Projects grant.
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Jean would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts for grant funding supporting career development.
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