Kevin Major

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Kevin Major (born September 12, 1949) is a Canadian children's author who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland. He was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland and grew up there, later moving to St. John's to attend Memorial University. After school he became a teacher for a few years before quiting to write full time. His novels are known for exploring issues of adolescence and the family. They are usually set in Newfoundland. In 1992 he was awarded the Vicky Metcalf Award for his body of work.

Works:

• 1978 — Hold Fast (nominated for a Books in Canada First Novel Award) ISBN 0888995792
• 1980 — Far From Shore ISBN 0888995687
• 1984 — Thirty-Six Exposures ISBN 0385254644
• 1987 — Dear Bruce Springsteen ISBN 0385295847
• 1989 — Blood Red Ochre ISBN 0770427170
• 1991 — Eating Between the Lines ISBN 0770427057
• 1993 — Diana: My Autobiography ISBN 0770427022
• 1995 — No Man's Land ISBN 1894463714
• 1997 — Gaffer ISBN 0385256671
• 2000 — Eh? to Zed: A Canadian Abecedarium ISBN 0889952221
• 2001 — As Near to Heaven by Sea: A History of Newfoundland and Labrador - ISBN 0140278648
• 2002 — The House of Wooden Santas ISBN 0889951667
• 2003 — Ann and Seamus (nominated for a Governor General's Award) ISBN 088899561X
• 2005 — Aunt Olga's Christmas Postcards ISBN 0888995938