Linda Bailey

Linda Bailey is a highly respected Canadian author, best known for her compelling children's fiction. Her unique and imaginative storytelling style has captivated young readers, drawing them into vivid and colorful worlds that are both evocative and deceptively simple. Bailey's use of brevity and warm sense of humor effectively engages her readers, providing them with a fun and unique style of wit that has given many young readers a love for the art of reading. She has a knack for creating engaging mysteries that keep her young audience guessing, while also maintaining a balance of quality storytelling that is not too complex, nor condescending or patronizing.

Bailey's writing is easy to relate to, and her characters reflect the lives of her audience, providing a positive message that resonates with both children and their parents. Her infectious passion for storytelling has led to the publication of over thirty novels, picture books, and non-fiction works. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Bailey has traveled extensively and now resides in Vancouver, where she writes full-time and continues to develop her love for travel, reading, and daydreaming. Her impressive accolades include the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile in 1997 and 2000, for "How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail?" and "How Can a Brilliant Detective Shine in the Dark?" respectively.