Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 12, 2016
• Invested on: May 12, 2017

Shar Levine, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

For her contributions to making science easier for children to understand through her hands-on workshops and for her work to involve parents, teachers and librarians in science education.

Shar Levine is committed to improving scientific literacy for children, parents and teachers. Known as the Science Lady, she has made science come alive with her books, website, presentations and workshops that get kids involved in hands-on experiments. She co-founded the Celebrate Science event at the University of British Columbia to connect teacher candidates, librarians and parents with Canadian children’s science writers. Also an advocate and fund raiser for literary and literacy organizations, she is a committed supporter of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Books for Me!, and the Children’s Writers and Illustrators of British Columbia Society.