Margaret Atwood

By caseyblee

  • Born in Ottawa, Ontario

  • Began to take writing more seriously at 16 years old

  • First published poetry collection, "Double Persephone"

  • First award given, E.J. Pratt Medal

  • BA from Victoria College, University of Toronto

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    49 published works in 63 years

  • Masters degree from Radcliffe College, Massachusetts

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    Other Notable awards given throughout her career

    Governor General's Award for English-language poetry- The Circle Game
    Giller Prize- Alias Grace
    Hammett Prize- The Blind Assassin
    Princess of Asturias Award for Literature
    Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction- MaddAddam
    Peace Price of the German Book Trade
    Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fiction- The Testaments
    Brooker Prize- The Testaments, The Blind Assassin
    Goodreads Choice Awards Best Poetry- Dearly: New Poems
    Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Writing- The Penelopiad

  • First novel published, "The Edible Woman"

  • First story collection published, "Dancing Girls and Other Stories"

  • Published the "The Handmaids Tale" — stayed on NY Times for 15 weeks best seller list for

  • Received Governor General's Award for "The Handmaid's Tale"

  • Received Arthur C. Clarke Award for "The Handmaid's Tale"

  • Latest release from Atwood, "Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel