Barbara Greenwood (born September 14, 1940) is a Canadian educator and author of children's books. She has served as president of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP).
Barbara Greenwood | |
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Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | September 14, 1940
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation(s) | educator and author of children's books |
The daughter of George A. Auer and Anne Fisher, she was born Barbara Auer in Toronto. She attended Toronto Teachers College and then received a BA from the University of Toronto. She taught elementary school for a number of years and later taught creative writing in high school and to adult students.[1][2]
She has been president of CANSCAIP. She also edited a number of books published by CANSCAIP.[2]
Her story "A Major Resolution" received the Vicky Metcalf Short Story Award. She has written short stories and articles for the Canadian Children's Annual and various anthologies.[2]
In 1966, she married Robert E. Greenwood; the couple had four children,[1] including Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms.