Francine Pelletier (writer)

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Name Francine Pelletier

Francine Pelletier (born 25 April 1959 in Laval, Quebec) is a Canadian science fiction writer, whose work often features strong female protagonists. She has been a winner of several literary prizes for science fiction, including the Prix Aurora Award.

She has published over 20 novels for young readers, mostly in the science fiction and mystery genres, and dozens of short stories, as well as a few science-fiction novels for adults. Some of her work has been translated into English.

Awards and recognition

1981: Prix Boréal, Concours "Écriture sur place" for Le Retour des gueux

1983: Prix Boréal, Concours "Écriture sur place" for La Traversée d'Algir

1988: Grand Prix de la science-fiction et du fantastique québécois (Quebec science fiction and fantary award) for La Petite Fille du silence

1988: Prix Boréal for Le Temps des migrations

1992: Award "Artiste jeune carrière" (young career artist) from City of Laval

1999: Grand Prix de la science-fiction et du fantastique québécois (Quebec science fiction and fantary award) for Samiva de Frée et Issabel de Qohosaten

1999: Prix Boréal for Samiva de Frée

References

Francine Pelletier (writer) Wikipedia

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