Tim Beiser
Encyclopedia
Tim Beiser is the literary pseudonym of American
-Canadian author
and journalist
J. Timothy Hunt
, (born April 1, 1959).
He is the author of Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog
published by Tundra Books
(2009). In his "fresh" rhyming verses, Beiser employs "all the tricks of the trade, such as enjambment, sound echoes, and internal rhyme."
in Montana
, Tim Beiser moved to New York City where he spent sixteen years as a playwright and science fiction short-story writer. He was a writer-in-residence at the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico, and he founded the creative writing studio The Writer’s Workout in Manhattan. Tim received a B.A.A. in Journalism from Ryerson University
and started a career as a freelance magazine writer. For his work in such publications as National Post Business, Toronto Life, Elm Street, Reader’s Digest, and Saturday Night, Tim has been nominated for four National Magazine Awards.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-Canadian author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
J. Timothy Hunt
J. Timothy Hunt
James Timothy Hunt is an American-Canadian author and journalist.- Biography : Hunt was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and attended university in Montana, receiving a B.S. in Economics and Business Administration from Rocky Mountain College in 1981...
, (born April 1, 1959).
He is the author of Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog
Bradley McGogg, the very fine frog
Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog is a book by Canadian children's book author Tim Beiser, illustrated by Canadian painter Rachel Berman. It was published by Tundra Books in March 2009.- Synopsis :...
published by Tundra Books
Tundra Books
Tundra Books is the oldest children's book publisher in Canada.Tundra Books was founded in 1967 by May Cutler, a Montreal-based writer and editor. Cutler established the publishing company in the basement of her home, becoming the first woman to publish children's books in Canada. The U.S...
(2009). In his "fresh" rhyming verses, Beiser employs "all the tricks of the trade, such as enjambment, sound echoes, and internal rhyme."
Life
After earning a degree in Economics at Rocky Mountain CollegeRocky Mountain College
Rocky Mountain College , located in Billings, Montana, is a private comprehensive college offering more than 25 liberal arts- and professionally oriented majors. In fall 2009, the college had 894 enrolled students...
in Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
, Tim Beiser moved to New York City where he spent sixteen years as a playwright and science fiction short-story writer. He was a writer-in-residence at the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico, and he founded the creative writing studio The Writer’s Workout in Manhattan. Tim received a B.A.A. in Journalism from Ryerson University
Ryerson University
Ryerson University is a public research university located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its urban campus is adjacent to Yonge-Dundas Square located at the busiest intersection in Downtown Toronto. The majority of its buildings are in the blocks northeast of the square in Toronto's Garden...
and started a career as a freelance magazine writer. For his work in such publications as National Post Business, Toronto Life, Elm Street, Reader’s Digest, and Saturday Night, Tim has been nominated for four National Magazine Awards.
Publications
- Bradley McGogg, the Very Fine FrogBradley McGogg, the very fine frogBradley McGogg, the Very Fine Frog is a book by Canadian children's book author Tim Beiser, illustrated by Canadian painter Rachel Berman. It was published by Tundra Books in March 2009.- Synopsis :...
, Tundra Books, 2009 - Miss Mousie's Blind Date, Tundra Books, 2012
- Little Chicken Duck, Tundra Books, 2013
Awards and recognitions
- Governor General's Award, Children's Literature Illustration, 2009 (Nominee)
- Canadian Booksellers Association Libris Award 2010—Children's Picture Book of the Year (Nominee)
- Ontario Library Association's 2010 Forest of Reading, Blue Spruce Award (Nominee)
- Canadian Toy Testing Council, Top 10 Books of the year 2010.
- Chocolate Lily Book Awards 2010-2011, Picture book (Nominee)