Justin Trudeau wants everyone to read more Canadian books because he says our country has some of the greatest writers in the world. In celebration of "I Read Canadian Day", many Canadians are being encouraged to support local talent here in the north. With many staying home more than ever, Trudeau believes it's the perfect time to turn the pages on some good reads. "Canada is home to some of the world's best authors and illustrators," he said. "Across our country from coast to coast to coast and in every region, Canadians are sharing the stories that reflect our culture, our heritage and our diversity." Luckily there is no shortage of great authors here at home who have also managed to make a name for themselves abroad. Here are six famous Canadian authors you should read, according to Famous Authors. Margaret Atwood Why You Should Know Them: Margaret Atwood is one of the most famous Canadian authors ever and has won many awards for her work like the Booker prize, Scotiabank Giller Prize, Arthur C. Clarke Award and Princess of Asturias Award for literature. The Handmaid’s Tale has even been turned into a hit TV series. Books To Read: The Handmaid’s Tale, Dearly, The Robber Bride, Alias Grace, The Blind Assassin, Oryx and Crake, and The Year of the Flood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Margaret Atwood (@therealmargaretatwood) Lucy Maud Montgomery Why You Should Know Them: Montgomery is a historic Canadian author who was born on P.E.I. The author wrote 20 novels in her time and only one book was not set on Prince Edward Island. Books To Read: The Anne of Green Gables series View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christiane Akie (@chrisakie) Douglas Coupland Why You Should Know Them: Douglas Coupland is an international bestselling author who is known for his mystery genre books. Books To Read: Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture, Girlfriend in a Coma, Miss Wyoming, All Families are Psychotic, and Eleanor Rigby. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lisa (@angel_dust01) Robertson Davies Why You Should Know Them: Robertson Davies has written 30 novels, one of which was nominated for the Booker Prize. Books To Read: Leaven of Malice, A Mixture of Frailties, The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish Trilogy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abbie (@bibliowench85) Heather O’Neill Why You Should Know Them: Heather O'Neill is an award-winning author from Montreal, Quebec. Her most famous book is also her debut novel, titled Lullabies for Little Criminals. Books To Read: Lullabies for Little Criminals, The Girl Who Was Saturday Night and Daydreams of Angels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leah 🇨🇦 she/her/elle (@leahs_pages) Lisa Moore Why You Should Know Them: Lisa Moore was born in St. John's, Newfoundland. Her book Something For Everyone won a Scotiabank Giller Prize and several more were nominated.* Books To Read: Alligator, Degrees of Nakedness and Open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by House of Anansi (@houseofanansi) *This article has been updated.
