Children of My Heart
Encyclopedia
Children of My Heart is a novel by Gabrielle Roy
, published in 1977. The novel, Roy's last published work of fiction, was originally published in French
as Ces enfants de ma vie.
The novel's protagonist is "Gabrielle Roy", a young teacher in a 1930s Prairie
town. Based on Roy's own experiences as a teacher, the novel focuses on Gabrielle Roy's relationship with her students.
for French language fiction
. Its English translation was selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of Canada Reads
, where it was championed by journalist Denise Bombardier
. It was, however, the first book voted out of the competition by the panelists.
and Michael Moriarty
.
Gabrielle Roy
Gabrielle Roy, CC, FRSC was a French Canadian author.- Biography :Born in Saint Boniface , Manitoba, Roy was educated at Saint Joseph's Academy...
, published in 1977. The novel, Roy's last published work of fiction, was originally published in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
as Ces enfants de ma vie.
The novel's protagonist is "Gabrielle Roy", a young teacher in a 1930s Prairie
Canadian Prairies
The Canadian Prairies is a region of Canada, specifically in western Canada, which may correspond to several different definitions, natural or political. Notably, the Prairie provinces or simply the Prairies comprise the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as they are largely covered...
town. Based on Roy's own experiences as a teacher, the novel focuses on Gabrielle Roy's relationship with her students.
Awards and nominations
The novel won the 1977 Governor General's Award1977 Governor General's Awards
Each winner of the 1977 Governor General's Awards for Literary Merit was selected by a panel of judges administered by the Canada Council for the Arts.-English Language:*Fiction: Timothy Findley, The Wars.*Poetry or Drama: D.G...
for French language fiction
Governor General's Award for French language fiction
This is a list of recipients of the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction. The award was created, along with the other French-language awards, in 1959.-1950s:*1959: André Giroux, -1960s:*1960: *1961: Yves Thériault, ...
. Its English translation was selected for inclusion in the 2007 edition of Canada Reads
Canada Reads
Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC.-Overview:During Canada Reads, five personalities champion five different books, each champion extolling the merits of one of the titles. The debate is broadcast over a series...
, where it was championed by journalist Denise Bombardier
Denise Bombardier
Denise Bombardier, CQ is an esteemed yet controversial journalist, novelist, essayist, producer, and media personality who worked for the French-language television station Radio Canada for over 30 years....
. It was, however, the first book voted out of the competition by the panelists.
Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
The novel was adapted into a television film in 2000. Directed by Keith Ross Leckie, the film starred Geneviève Désilets, Geneviève BujoldGeneviève Bujold
Geneviève Bujold is a Canadian actress best known for her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in the 1969 film Anne of the Thousand Days, for which she won a Golden Globe Award for best actress and was nominated for an Academy Award....
and Michael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty is an American-Canadian actor of stage and screen, and a jazz musician. He played Benjamin Stone for four seasons on the TV series Law & Order.-Early life:...
.