Over the years, her knack for successfully infusing serious and thought-provoking issues into an action-driven format has kept readers of all ages engaged. She has often written about Jewish themes, and is well known for her books concerning the Holocaust, writing Daniel's Story at the request of The United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. She first began writing historical fiction when her Danish husband told her stories about his parents' experiences fighting the Nazis in World War II.

Carol is an inspiring and passionate speaker who is frequently invited to address children and adults alike across North America.Ĭarol writes contemporary and historical fiction, as well as science fiction and fantasy. Her teaching experience includes Artists in the School, Manitoba Arts Council visiting professor at Bemidji State University, Minnesota and a Creative Writing instructor, Continuing Education Division, The University of Winnipeg. (English) from The University of Western Ontario. Her best-selling work, which includes three award-winning series, has been translated into Spanish, Japanese, Taiwanese, Turkish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian and Russian.Ī graduate of the Actor's Lab, in London England, Carol first earned a B.A.

Carol Matas is an internationally acclaimed author of over thirty-five novels for children and young adults.

Footsteps in the Snow by Carol Matas