Thunder Bay has a thriving and eclectic community of writers. You probably know about Sheila Burnford, author of The Incredible Journey, but did you know she was a Thunder Bay native? Picture books, historical tomes, science fiction novels, short story collections... there are local writers working and being published in every genre.

Several writers and would-be-writers also meet regularly at the Library for support and  inspiration. Check here for information about local writing groups. Also check Literary Thunder Bay - a blog devoted to local writing and reading - http://literarythunderbay.blogspot.com.

The library maintains in its special collection works by local authors/personalities.  These people are defined as "persons who published a work while a resident of Thunder Bay or Northwestern Ontario; or local perons who now reside elsewhere but have achieved fame (ie. Paul Shaffer, Arthur Black).”  Works include written as well as recorded.  

Visit the KidsZone for information about local Children's authors and illustrators.