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JOY KOGAWA
Joy Kogawa was born in Vancouver in 1935. Like Naomi, Joy and her family were sent to internment camps in Slocan, British Columbia, and later to Coaldale, Alberta during the Second World War. She eventually moved to Toronto, Ontario, where she lives today. Joy has received numerous honourary doctorates as well as national and international writing awards. In 1986, Joy was named a member of the Order of Canada.

RUTH OHI
Ruth Ohi is the illustrator of over forty books for children. Her presentations and workshops make her a favourite for school and library visits. She has illustrated No Monster's Here, Into My Mother's Arms, and The Bye-Bye Pie which won the Blue Spruce Award. Ruth also lives in Toronto with her husband and kids.