Carol Bishop-Gwyn
| Carol Bishop-Gwyn | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | writer, dance historian |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 2000s-present |
| Notable works | The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Celia Franca |
| Spouse | Richard Gwyn |
Carol Bishop-Gwyn is a Canadian writer and dance academic, best known as the author of The Pursuit of Perfection: A Life of Celia Franca, a biography of Celia Franca published in 2011.[1] The book was a shortlisted nominee for the Governor General's Award for English-language non-fiction at the 2012 Governor General's Awards,[2] and for the 2013 Charles Taylor Prize.[3]
She has taught courses in dance history at Ryerson University, York University and The School of Toronto Dance Theatre, and has worked as a freelance magazine writer and as a contributor to CBC Radio.[4]
She is married to Canadian historian Richard Gwyn.[5]
References
- ↑ "Interview with Carol Bishop-Gwyn and excerpt from The Pursuit of Perfection". CBC Books, February 19, 2013.
- ↑ "Finalists announced for Governor General’s Literary Awards". National Post, October 2, 2012.
- ↑ "Presenting Charles Taylor Prize nominee Carol Bishop-Gwyn". Maclean's, January 25, 2013.
- ↑ "Charles Taylor Prize Interviews: Carol Bishop-Gwyn". Open Book Toronto, February 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Author Richard Gwyn talks to book club about John A.". Pembroke Daily Observer, November 29, 2008.