Robert Munsch
Robert Norman Munsch (born June 11, 1945) is a retired American-born Canadian children's writer. He is best known for his books The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever.[1]
Robert Munsch | |
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 Munsch signs autograph for a young fan at Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1997 | |
| Born | Robert Norman Munsch 11 June 1945 (aged 80) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | US / Canadian |
| Education | Master of Education (Child studies) |
| Alma mater | Fordham University Boston University Tufts University University of Guelph |
| Period | 1979–2021 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Order of Canada |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | |
| www | |
In 1975, he moved to Canada to work at the preschool at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario.[2]
Munsch has publicly talked about his bipolar disorder, manic depression, alcoholism and cocaine addiction issues.[3][4]
In October 2021, Munsch revealed he had been diagnosed with dementia and can no longer write.[5] After his diagnosis, he applied for and, in September 2025, was approved for medical assistance in dying in Canada.[6][7]
References
- ↑ All-Time Bestselling Children's Books. Publishers Weekly. Retrieved September 25, 2006.
- ↑ All About Robert Munsch | The Official Website of Robert Munsch (in en). robertmunsch.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ↑ Picard, André (October 9, 2009). "How Robert Munsch grabbed a lifeline". The Globe and Mail (Toronto). https://www.theglobeandmail.com/special-reports/breaking-through/how-robert-munsch-grabbed-a-lifeline/article1319118/. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ↑ Growing Up Munsch (aired May 15, 2010). Global Television Network, 16:9 (TV series) (May 11, 2010). Retrieved 2010-05-16.
- ↑ 'The stories will be the last thing to go': Robert Munsch on his legacy as one of Canada's great storytellers.
- ↑ Knight, Chris (15 September 2025). "Canadian icon Robert Munsch has chosen to die by MAID". National Post. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/robert-munsch-maid-dementia. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Children's book author Robert Munsch says he has chosen medical assistance in dying". The Toronto Star. 16 September 2025. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/childrens-book-author-robert-munsch-says-he-has-chosen-medical-assistance-in-dying/article_1502974c-b3ce-5361-97a8-c2aa88029b64.html. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
Other websites
- Official website
- Video interview at AuthorViews
- Robert Munsch Archived 2016-08-12 at the Wayback Machine at publisher Annick Press
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