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Irene Luxbacher, born December 10, 1970 in Toronto, Canada is an artist, an author and children's book illustrator.

After graduating with a degree in Art History from Queen’s University, she studied Fine Art (specifically drawing and painting) at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She has a background in art education and has lead visual arts workshops in Public schools in Toronto and at The Avenue Road Arts School. Both the Jumbo Books and the Starting Art Series have received much critical acclaim and reviews from librarians, teachers and parents, particularly homeschooling parents.

Irene was a finalist for the 2009 Governor General's Awards for her illustrations found in The Imaginary Garden.

Irene lives in Toronto, Canada.

Children's Books by Irene Luxbacher:
Picture Books

Mattoo, Let’s Play!, 2010 Author/Illustrator The Imaginary Garden, 2009 Illustrator 

Art Books

123 I Can Build!, 2009 Author/Illustrator 123 I Can Collage!, 2009 Author/Illustrator 123 I Can Draw!, 2008 Author/Illustrator 123 I Can Make Prints!, 2008 Author/Illustrator 123 I Can Paint!, 2007 Author/Illustrator </li><li>123 I Can Sculpt!, 2007 Author/Illustrator </li><li>The Jumbo Book of Art, 2003 Author/Illustrator </li><li>The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art, 2006 Author/Illustrator </li></ul>

Awards
The Imaginary Garden

<ul><li>2010 USBBY Outstanding International Books Honour List</li><li>2009 The Governor General’s Literary Awards, finalist </li></ul>

123 I Can Paint! <ul><li>2008 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, winner </li><li>2007 Ontario Library Association Best Bets Non-Fiction, winner </li></ul>

123 I Can Sculpt! <ul><li>2008 CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens, winner </li></ul>

The Jumbo Book of Art <ul><li>2004 Disney Adventures Book Award, winner, best hands-on book</li><li>2003 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) for Children's Resources, Gold Award winner </li><li>2003 Best Bets, Ontario Library Association</li></ul>

The Jumbo Book of Outdoor Art <ul><li>2006 Disney Adventures Book Award, shortlisted </li></ul>

External Links:
Author's Website: http://www.ireneluxbacher.com

Profile on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/403085.Irene_Luxbacher

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irene-Luxbacher/281559022467