Ed Kavanagh

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1954 –

70

Who is Ed Kavanagh?

Ed Kavanagh is a Newfoundland and Labrador writer, musician, and teacher.

Ed Kavanagh grew up in Kilbride, Newfoundland, and studied English at Memorial University of Newfoundland, music at Carleton University, and English and creative writing at the University of New Brunswick. He has written four children's books, the Amanda Greenleaf series. In 2001 he published his first novel, The Confessions of Nipper Mooney, a coming-of-age story set in 1950s and 1960s Newfoundland. A harpist, he has released a CD of Newfoundland music performed on the celtic harp, as well as an album of children's music.

He is currently a professor of both entrance-level English courses and creative writing courses at Memorial University of Newfoundland. In addition to this, he teaches harp and works as an editor.

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Born
1954
Also known as
  • Kavanagh, Ed
Profession
Education
  • University of New Brunswick
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Carleton University
Lived in
  • Newfoundland and Labrador

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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