Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 19, 2018
• Invested on: May 08, 2019

Kathleen Pearson, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia
Kit Pearson has brought wonder, delight and solace to children through her writing. As an acclaimed author of children’s fiction, she has touched generations of readers through her balanced character depictions and simple yet powerful prose. Her work has both entertained and edified, often shedding light on points of Canadian history for youthful audiences. As passionate about reading and books as her fans, she has shared this love of reading with children through workshops and presentations across the country.