2020 Vicky Metcalf Award Interview With Marianne Dubuc

Writers' Trust of Canada

English - December 02, 2020 10:30 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB
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The Vicky Metcalf Award for Literature for Young People is given annually to the author of an exceptional body of work in children's literature. The winner is selected by a three-member, independent judging panel.

Listen to 2020 prizewinner Marianne Dubuc, a french-lanugage author and illustrator, discuss her use of fairy tales, how she finds time to work after having children, and how music helps her switch between different projects. Dubuc is interviewed by writer Susan Perren, one of the prize jurors. Their conversation was part of the 2020 Writers’ Trust Awards: Career Honours Edition.