About+the+Author

Before you read your novel, research the author by completing **7 Wonders of the Book**. Brainstorm questions you have about the author and then complete a web search to find your answers. Present your findings to your class to inform them about other great Canadian authors. Hand in your 7 THICK questions by the end of the class. Try to find and watch at least one interview with the author.

> http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/arts-entertainment/literature/mordecai-richler-was-here/apathy-envy-and-the-great-canadian-wasteland.html
 * 1) Mortecai Richler
 * 1) Beatrice Culleton Mosionier
 * 2) Joseph Boyden
 * 3) Richard Wagamese
 * 4) Margaret Laurence
 * 5) Alistar MacLeod