Biography
Adrienne Mason works as a full-time writer and editor from her home on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She is the author of more than thirty books for children and eight books for adults as well as numerous magazine articles in publications including National Geographic Kids, Boys’ Life, YES! magazine and others. Her books for Kids Can Press include the Lu and Clancy series, five titles in the KCP Wildlife Series (Otters, Owls, Skunks, Snakes and Bats), the Primary Physical Sciences series, and Planet Ark. Adrienne was the managing editor of KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids, and is currently the managing editor of Hakai Magazine.#Adrienne enjoys spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, beachcombing and cycling – with her husband, a national park warden.
Awards
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Whales to the Rescue
2023 - Green Earth Book Award, The Nature Generation, Long-listed
2023 - Land of Enchantment Book Award, New Mexico Youth, Short-listed
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Planet Ark
2014 - Green Earth Book Award, The Nature Generation, Commended
2014 - Information Book Award, The Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Commended
2014 - Top 10 Books on Sustainability for Youth, Booklist, Winner
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Change It!
2007 - Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed
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Skunks
2007 - Information Book Award, Children’s Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed
2007 - Outstanding Science Trade Books, National Science Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Council, Winner
2007 - Silver Birch Award, Ontario Library Association, Short-listed
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Otters
2004 - Science in Society Book Award, Canadian Science Writers’ Association, Short-listed
2003 - Best Bets, Ontario Library Association, Winner
Non-fiction
Whales to the Rescue, 2022
Planet Ark, 2013
Change It!, 2006
Skunks, 2006
Move It!, 2005
Touch It!, 2005
Otters, 2003