Bill Freeman
Bill Freeman is an award-winning
author who has written historical fiction for young adults, film scripts,
documentaries, theatrical plays, educational videos and non-fiction
books. He specializes in writing about Canada and the Canadian experience.
In the 1960s and ‘70s Bill
lived, worked and studied in Hamilton. The play Glory Days, is
part of his exploration of the life of the city and its fascinating
history.
Bill is perhaps best known
as the author of novels for young adults set in Canada in the latter
part of the nineteenth century called the Bains Series. He is
also well known for his books of popular history.
His most recent work, Hamilton:
A People’s History, surveys the city’s often turbulent history.
Many of his books have received high critical acclaim and a number of
awards.
In recent years Bill has worked
in the film industry as a writer and historical consultant. He has been
on the creative team of many film projects as writer, narrator and consultant.
The projects include a science series for high school students and “Mighty
Machines II,” a made for television project for pre-school children.
Bill Freeman lives on Toronto
Island with his partner Paulette.
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