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Born in Ottawa, Ontario
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Began to take writing more seriously at 16 years old
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First published poetry collection, "Double Persephone"
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First award given, E.J. Pratt Medal
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BA from Victoria College, University of Toronto
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49 published works in 63 years
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Masters degree from Radcliffe College, Massachusetts
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Other Notable awards given throughout her career
Governor General's Award for English-language poetry- The Circle Game
Giller Prize- Alias Grace
Hammett Prize- The Blind Assassin
Princess of Asturias Award for Literature
Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Science Fiction- MaddAddam
Peace Price of the German Book Trade
Goodreads Choice Awards Best Fiction- The Testaments
Brooker Prize- The Testaments, The Blind Assassin
Goodreads Choice Awards Best Poetry- Dearly: New Poems
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Writing- The Penelopiad -
First novel published, "The Edible Woman"
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First story collection published, "Dancing Girls and Other Stories"
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Published the "The Handmaids Tale" — stayed on NY Times for 15 weeks best seller list for
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Received Governor General's Award for "The Handmaid's Tale"
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Received Arthur C. Clarke Award for "The Handmaid's Tale"
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Latest release from Atwood, "Fourteen Days: A Collaborative Novel