Michelle Grierson is a talented literary fiction author, who is best known for her debut novel "Becoming Leidah." She has spent nearly three decades working in special education and mainstream classroom teaching, but her passion for the arts has always been a significant part of her life.
Grierson is not only a writer but also an Arts educator with over 30 years of experience in mainstream and special education classrooms. Her interests and expertise extend to modern dance, dance theatre, fiction writing, expressive arts therapy, painting, and mixed media art making. Her dedication to the arts has significantly influenced her writing and creative process.
In addition to her work as an educator and author, Grierson is a dancer, painter, traveler, and voracious reader. She is a firm believer in blood memory and has spent years researching her Norwegian and Celtic ancestry, which has inspired her writing. Her debut novel, "Becoming Leidah," is a testament to her passion for exploring her ancestral roots.
Grierson's love for nature is also reflected in her work and lifestyle. She can often be found exploring the woods near her home in southwestern Ontario with her son, Taras, and their dogs, Tulla and Bijou. "Becoming Leidah" has been translated into Russian by Eksmo, as part of their Inspiria novel series, and Croatian by Vorto Palabra, Croatia, making her work accessible to a wider audience.