Shar Levine

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Shar Levine, CM (born 1953) is a Canadian children's author, and designer.

Career

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Levine has written over 70 books and book/kits, primarily on hands-on science for children. For her work in science literacy and science promotion, was appointed to the 2016 Order of Canada. In 2015, she was recognized by the University of Alberta and received their Alumni Honour Award. Levine, and her co-author, Leslie Johnstone, were co-recipients of the Eve Savory Award for Science Communication from the BC Innovation Council (2006) and their book, Backyard Science, was a finalist for the Subaru Award, (hands on activity) from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science Books and Films (2005). The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope was a finalist-2008 American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books and Films Prize Hands-On Science/Activity Books.

Levine, or Sciencelady as she is known professionally, frequently speaks at writer's festivals and at teacher/librarian conferences. Her science presentations at schools and libraries have been enjoyed by thousands of children.

Fellowships

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• 2011 (May 18–27) Marine Biological Lab, Woods Hole- Science Journalism Fellowship
• 2010 (Sept 12–18) Woods Hole, Mass- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution -Science Journalism Fellowship
• 2010 (June 14–18) Boulder, Co. National Center for Atmospheric Research- Science Journalism Fellowship
• 2009 (May 18–22) Kauai, National Tropical Botanical Garden-Environmental Journalism Fellowship

Awards

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General awards

• Member of the Order of Canada, 2016
• Alumni Honour Award - University of Alberta, 2015
• Co-recipient Eve Savory Award for Science Communication 2006, BC Innovation Council.
• Playthings 1989, Merchandising Achievement, Award of Merit Department Design.
• Sea Festival Parade, 1989, Third Prize Commercial.

Publications

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References

External links

• http://www.sciencelady.com
• BC Innovation Council Awards recipients: Eve Savory Award for Science & communication 2006 Archived 2008-02-07 at the Wayback Machine
• BC Innovation Council 2006, Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone vignette video Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
• Shar Levine & Leslie Johnstone Video & Award Speech - BC Innovation Council 2006 Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
• CBC News, Bright Lights, Oct 30 2006 Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
• Interview with Shar Levine on CityTv-BT Nov 3 2006 Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine