Katia Canciani

Katia Canciani is an award-winning author and pilot whose passion for adventure and storytelling inspires readers around the world. Born in Montreal, Katia discovered her love of flying at a young age and went on to earn her commercial pilot’s license and work as a flight instructor before turning to writing. Drawing from her experiences in the sky, Katia’s stories often explore courage, determination and the importance of believing in your dreams. Katia has published fifty books for children and adults, including Pet et Répète: la véritable histoire, which won the 2020 Governor General's Literary Award for French children's illustration. Katia resides in Gatineau, near her three grown-up daughters who often stop by for dinner, laughter or leftovers. When she’s not writing or flying, Katia enjoys visiting schools and sharing her passion for words with young people.