Carmelita McGrath

Carmelita McGrath is a Canadian writer residing in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. She writes poetry, children's literature, and novels. She has also written short stories and has received awards for her writings. Along with writing, McGrath is also an editor, teacher, researcher, and communications consultant.

Life

McGrath was born in Branch, St. Mary's Bay.

She has also served as Board Member and Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council. Walking to Shenak (1994) To The New World (1997) Stranger Things Have Happened (1999) The-Dog-Next-Year (2001) Ghost Poems (2001) The Boston Box (2003) Vistas (2005) Many Friends, One World (2008) Escape Velocity (2013)

Awards

1998 Atlantic Poetry Prize for To The New World Finalist for the 2000 Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award 2015 EJ Pratt Award for Escape Velocity Winterset Award Nominee for Escape Velocity