Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood was born to Carl Edmund Atwood, an entomologist, and Margaret Dorothy (née Killam), a former dietitian and nutritionist, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Atwood begins her formal education in Toronto, attending Leaside Junior Public School. Her early years were marked by frequent moves due to her father's fieldwork.

Atwood enrolls at the University of Toronto, where she studies English and is actively involved in the campus literary scene, editing the student literary magazine, 'The Varsity Literary Supplement.'

Atwood graduates from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in philosophy and French. She receives the President's Medal and the E.J. Pratt Medal for poetry.

Atwood moves to Cambridge, Massachusetts, to pursue a Master of Arts in English at Radcliffe College, a women's college associated with Harvard University.

Atwood publishes her first novel, 'The Edible Woman,' which explores themes of consumerism, identity, and the objectification of women, marking the beginning of her literary career.

Atwood publishes 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' a dystopian novel that becomes an international bestseller and is widely acclaimed for its exploration of gender, power, and resistance. It wins the Governor General's Award and the Arthur C. Clarke Award.

Atwood receives the Governor General's Award for 'The Handmaid’s Tale,' cementing her status as a leading Canadian author and a prominent voice in feminist literature.

Atwood publishes 'The Blind Assassin,' a multi-layered novel that interweaves a mystery story with a sci-fi narrative. The book wins the prestigious Man Booker Prize, further solidifying her literary reputation.

Atwood releases 'The Testaments,' a highly anticipated sequel to 'The Handmaid’s Tale.' The novel wins the Man Booker Prize, making Atwood the first author to win the prize twice for different books.

Atwood publishes 'Dearly,' a collection of poetry that reflects on life, love, and the natural world. The book is widely praised and continues her legacy as a versatile and influential writer.