William New

Biography

William New is a recipient of the Governor General's Award and his books have won widespread international recognition. He has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada for his contributions to Canadian literature. William lives in Vancouver, BC.

Books

• The Year I Was Grounded

Awards

• The Year I Was Grounded:
• Winner of The Lion and The Unicorn Honour Book 2009
• Shortlisted for The Chocolate Lily Award (BC Readers' Choice) 2010
• Chosen for Vancouver Translink's Poetry in Transit 2009