Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025

Élise Gravel, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Children’s book author and illustrator Élise Gravel has published some 50 picture books internationally that have been translated into over a dozen languages. Her work, exploring such key topics as diversity, gender equality and social justice, has significantly contributed to developing and sharpening young people’s critical thinking skills while encouraging them to broaden their horizons.