Janice Nadeau
Harvey
Children's Literature – Illustration French-Language
Photo : Yanick MacDonald
Janice Nadeau, Montreal,
Harvey, text by Hervé Bouchard.
(Les Éditions de la Pastèque;
distributed by Socadis)
(ISBN 978-2-922585-67-4)
Biography
Trained in graphic design at the Université du Québec à Montréal and in illustration at the École supérieure des arts décoratifs in Strasbourg, France, Janice Nadeau has worked as an art director for various organizations. She won her first GG in 2004 for her illustrations in Nul poisson où aller, which garnered several other prizes, including the Mr. Christie's Book Awards' Silver Seal, the Salon du livre de Trois-Rivières' Prix de la relève and the LUX Competition's Grand Prize for Illustration in the book category. Last year she won her second GG for her illustrations in Ma meilleure amie, giving this talented young illustrator a total of three GGs. Originally from Gatineau (Hull), Quebec, Janice Nadeau currently lives in Montreal.
Jury's comment
In illustrating a book that stands out for the originality of its language, Janice Nadeau has come up with wonderful ways of depicting the sadness of spring and the melancholy of loss. The subtle drawings dance with the text and give rhythm to the reading. Hervé Bouchard's Quebec comes alive under the brush strokes of the illustrator.
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