Merna Forster

Merna Forster is the author of the bestselling Canadian Heroines series, which brings together the inspiring true stories of great Canadian women and compelling historical images. Merna has been discovering historical heroines from coast to coast during her travels. She received the 2016 Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media (Pierre Berton Award) from Governor General David Johnston. Visit her online at heroines.ca and on Facebook.