Focus
Children’s & YA literature.
Special interests
Fiction, creative non-fiction, historic fiction, humour, unique voices, graphic/comics works, writing groups, class visits.
Brief Bio
I’m a writer, editor, and presenter/performer who’s lived and worked in Washington DC, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Barcelona. Since settling in Montreal, I’ve pursued my interest in children’s and Young Adult literature while raising a family. I’ve published five books for young readers and lead writing workshops at schools and in communities across Quebec and Canada. My work as a writer for Quebec Reading Connection has given me a broad perspective on current, quality children’s and YA literature and the educational market.
Awards and honours include the QWF Prize for Children’s and YA literature; Red Cedar Book Award Nominee; Silver Birch Nominee; CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens (Starred Selection); USBBY Outstanding International Books (Grades 3-5); Quill & Quire’s “Best of 2007”(Children’s).
Services Offered
Critique and/or detailed editing of draft manuscripts, with an emphasis on market attraction and publishing goals. Custom-tailored visits and workshops with writing groups, classes, book clubs, teachers’ associations, etc. (Copyediting and proofreading services are not offered.)
To contact Raquel Rivera, click on the envelope icon that appears when you hover over her photo on the main directory page, or write to Raquel Rivera by email.
