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Les Celebres Anonymes
15 January 2024
Maude Abbott cherishes the dream of going to university. She even wants to become a doctor. But a 19th century woman has no place in that world of men. Equipped with an exceptional intelligence, and through perseverance and hard work, Maude will take her place to become one of the first women physicians in Quebec. She will even come to enjoy a worldwide reputation in cardiology, despite constraints and opposition. The novel is written for a public of 10 years and up and everyone interested in the history of women and medicine.

Large text edition (Arial fonts 16 pts and 14pts)

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Illustrated by:   Marie-Hélène St-Michel
Imprint:   Les Celebres Anonymes
Edition:   Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 5mm
Weight:   141g
ISBN:   9782924848432
ISBN 10:   2924848431
Pages:   96
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Cynthia Lisa Dubé is an author, she likes to play with collages and brushes, and sings in a choir. She earns her living by turning the words of those who fight in court into written files, tracking down spelling mistakes and typos. She watches over her two boys and witnesses with delight their blossoming personalities. She writes children's books after reading tons of them for her own children, who are now her first readers and valuable advisors. She carries with her experiences in museum animation and with school groups. By founding Les célèbres anonymes, she's giving herself the gift of a personal creative space and the opportunity to work with her life partner. ​ Member of the UNEQ, the Association des auteurs des Laurentides and the Association des écrivains québécois pour la jeunesse. Marie-Hélène St-Michel is a multidisciplinary illustrator combining different mediums with a unique style. Endowed with an innate and prize-winning talent, she combines techniques using watercolor, ink and pencil. Supported by her extensive research into nature and architecture, her keen eye for observation and passion for travel transcend her art. With a little sketchbook in hand, she ventures to capture different cultures through her inspired works.Graduate in Arts and International Baccalaureate in Graphic Design from Laval University, Marie-Hélène adds to her training a session at the ECV in Paris and a contemporary illustration course in Melbourne, Australia.While she is now in charge of her own company, her creations are found everywhere. Among other things, her youth illustrations adorn the CPE du Québec, her graphic creations help to improve the image of companies, her drawings populate the pages of novels, her meticulously worked images are present on several labels of bottles of wine and her works decorate houses and offices. Discover a passionate artist!

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