Kit Pearson

Kit Pearson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and grew up there and in Vancouver, British Columbia. After attending the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia, Kit worked for ten years as a children’s librarian in Ontario and BC. She became inspired to write for children after attending Simmons College Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. Her books have been published in several different countries and have won many awards, including the Governor General’s Award and the BC Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, with partner Katherine Farris and their two dogs, Piper and Brio. For more information, visit kitpearson.com.