Biography
Dorson Plourde is an author and elementary art educator. At home, his studio is full of picture books, good tunes and paints … but mostly spots for his cat, Theo, to snooze on. Originally from Portland, Maine, he is now based in Boston, Massachusetts. You can find him online at www.dorsonplourdebooks.com.
Awards
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Unnaturally Blue
2026 - The Alcuin Society’s Awards for Excellence in Book Design; Children’s Picture Books, The Alcuin Society, Short-Listed
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Garbage Gulls
2025 - Maine Literary Awards; Children’s category, Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, Short-Listed
2024 - Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Canadian Picture Book Award, IBBY Canada, Winner
Picture Books
Unnaturally Blue, 2025
Garbage Gulls, 2024