André Vanasse

André Vanasse
Vanasse in 2012
Born(1942-03-06)March 6, 1942
DiedFebruary 26, 2026(2026-02-26) (aged 83)
Alma materUniversity of Vincennes in Saint-Denis
OccupationWriter

André Vanasse (March 6, 1942 – February 26, 2026) was a Canadian writer. A member of the Académie des lettres du Québec, he was nominated for a Governor General's Award in the category French-language children's literature for the novel Des Millions pour une chanson.[1]

In 2017, he was awarded the Order of Canada for his recognition in promoting Quebec literature for over fifty years.[2][3]

Vanasse died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on February 26, 2026, at the age of 83.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Added Entries". CM. Vol. 17. Canadian Library Association. 1989. p. 110 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "André Vanasse reçoit l'Ordre du Canada" (PDF). Lettres Québécoises (in French). 2017. p. 65. Retrieved March 1, 2026 – via Érudit.
  3. ^ Bouhadjera, Hocine (February 27, 2026). "Figure majeure de l'édition québécoise, André Vanasse est mort". ActuaLitté (in French). Retrieved March 1, 2026.
  4. ^ "Décès d'André Vanasse, pilier du milieu littéraire québécois". Le Devoir (in French). February 26, 2026. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
  5. ^ Boulanger, Luc (February 27, 2026). "L'éditeur et auteur André Vanasse s'est éteint". La Presse (in French). Retrieved March 1, 2026.