Simon Rose

Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature of West Redding, CT. Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the writing process, editing and revisions. He is a regular speaker at conferences and festivals, and has served as a juror for numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature in 2007. Simon, his two children, and his dog and cat live in Calgary.

Books by Simon Rose

Snowy Owl vs. Lemming

Polar Bear vs. Ringed Seal

Coyote vs. Field Mouse

Red Fox vs. Red Squirrel

Grizzly Bear vs. Salmon

Lynx vs. Snowshoe Hare

Battle of Juno Beach

War in Afghanistan

Battle of Vimy Ridge

Battle of the Plains of Abraham

Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of the Somme

La fete du Canada

Earthquake Readiness

Tsunami Readiness

Halloween

Responsibilities of Citizenship

Canada Day

Christmas

Canada's Political Parties

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Governance

Underground Transportation Systems

Indigenous Peoples in the World Wars

Verite et reconciliation

Indigenous Peoples in Politics

Les traites

La gouvernance

La spiritualite

Indigenous Peoples in Politics

Indigenous Peoples in the World Wars

Treaties

Spirituality

Truth and Reconciliation

Governance

Stewardship

The Sphere of Septimus

Time Camera

The Doomsday Mask

The Heretic's Tomb

The Emerald Curse

The Clone Conspiracy

The Sorcerer's Letterbox

The Alchemist's Portrait