Local Authors
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Indigenous Authors Series
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Our Local Authors page is a hub for those looking for information and lists of works by authors local to Thunder Bay. Whether they lived in the Lakehead for a short time or their whole life, these authors have been impacted by our Northwestern Ontario climate and culture, which can be seen in their works.
From children's picture books to Young Adult book series, to adult fiction books across genres to nonfiction tales of lie in the Lakehead, there is something for everyone throughout this page!
If you are doing research on any local authors, or are looking for a deeper dive in a specific local topic, email our Research Department at research@tbpl.ca
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TBPL's Staff Picks: Local Authors
Check out these titles by authors with a connection to Thunder Bay, handpicked by our TBPL staff!
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TBPL Local Authors: YA Works
Check out these amazing YA titles, all written by Thunder Bay local authors!
Fiction by Local Authors
Check out some of the incredible talent from here in Thunder Bay! These authors span genres so there is something for everyone.
TBPL Local Authors: Memoirs and Autobiographies
Learn about growing up in Thunder Bay, Fort William, or Port Arthur through these memoirs and autobiograhies!
Local Authors - Children's Books
Discover children's authors with ties to Thunder Bay! This list features local talent, with up to 2 books per author.
TBPL Local Authors: Fantasy and Sci Fi
Escape to another world with these fantasy novels written by authors from Thunder Bay!
TBPL Local Authors: A Tale of Two Cities
Remember when Thunder Bay was two cities, Port Arthur and Fort William? Learn all about their histories before the amalgamation in 1970.
TBPL Local Authors: Mysteries and Thrillers
Dive into these mystery and thriller novels, written by authors local to Thunder Bay!
Discover Local History
A starting place to learn more about our history. Email research@tbpl.ca if you have any specific local history questions!
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