Monique Corriveau

Monique Corriveau, born Monique Chouinard on September sixth, nineteen twenty-seven, was an acclaimed Canadian writer renowned for her contributions to children's literature. Hailing from Quebec City, she was the daughter of lawyer François-Xavier Chouinard and Bernadette Rouillard. Monique's literary journey was influenced by her education at the Ursulines of Quebec, St. Joseph's College in Toronto, and Université Laval, where she honed her writing skills.

In the nineteen seventies, Corriveau ventured into the realm of science fiction, producing works that would earn her recognition and accolades. Her Compagnon du soleil trilogy is often regarded as her most significant achievement in this genre, showcasing her imaginative storytelling and ability to engage young readers.

In nineteen fifty-one, Monique married Bernard Corriveau, a notary, and together they raised ten children, including the talented animator and artist Thomas Corriveau. Throughout her career, she received numerous prestigious awards, including the prize from the Association canadienne d'éducation de langue française for Le Secret de Vanille in nineteen fifty-eight and for Les Jardiniers du hibou in nineteen sixty.

Her literary prowess was further recognized with the Prix David from Quebec for Le Wapiti in nineteen sixty-four and for Le Maitre de Messire in nineteen sixty-six. In nineteen sixty-six, she also received the Book of the Year for Children Award from the Canadian Library Association for Le Wapiti. Monique was honored with the Prix Michelle-Le Normand in nineteen seventy and the Prix Alvine-Bélisle in nineteen seventy-six, awarded posthumously.

Tragically, Monique Corriveau passed away from cancer in Quebec City at the young age of forty-eight. In her memory, a library was established in Sainte-Foy, now part of Quebec City, ensuring that her legacy as a beloved children's author endures.