Mcnicoll, Sylvia (Marilyn)

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MCNICOLL, Sylvia (Marilyn)

MCNICOLL, Sylvia (Marilyn). Canadian, b. 1954. Genres: Children's fiction, Young adult fiction. Career: Canadian International Paper Company, Montreal, QC, Canada, senior cash management clerk, 1973-80; freelance writer, 1980-88; full-time writer, 1988-; Sheridan College, Burlington, ON, Canada, creative writing instructor, 1989-96; York University Faculty of Education and the Writers' Development Trust, Writer-in-Electronic- Residence Program, writer-in-electronic-residence, 1994-95, 1996-97, 2002. Publications: JUNIOR FICTION: The Tiger Catcher's Kid, 1989; Project Disaster, 1990; The Big Race!, 1996; Dan Clowning Around, 1998; Matt Heartbreak Hero, 1998; Lauren Dream Dating, 1998; Jenna Standing Tall, 1999; Abbi Secret Stranger, 1999; Dan Double Drama, 1999. YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Blueberries and Whipped Cream, 1988; Jump Start, 1989; More Than Money, 1990; Facing the Enemy, 1992; Bringing up Beauty, 1994; Walking a Thin Line, 1997; Grave Secrets, 1999; Caught in a Lie, 2000; A Different Kind of Beauty, 2003. Contributor to anthologies and periodicals. Address: 2646 Cavendish Dr, Burlington, ON, Canada L7P 3V7. Online address: [email protected]