Known as the “Wizard of Words” or simply as “Mr. Wiz,” Lee Edward Födi has been writing and illustrating stories about magic, monsters, and mystery for as long as he can remember. Growing up on a farm, he was subjected to various horrible chores such as cleaning up after chickens, pigs, geese, and younger siblings. He was often in trouble for his constant daydreaming. There was a time when his father harbored hopes that his son would take over the family business—but these aspirations came to an abrupt end when the young author accidentally ran the tractor over his dad’s outhouse (thankfully, his dad was not inside at the time). As a result, Födi went on to pursue his love of art, mythology, and storytelling, all of which (luckily) do not require any skill in operating heavy machinery.

Födi is the author and illustrator of The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar, which include The Box of Whispers, The Door to Unger, The Shard from Greeve and The Crack in Kazah.

     

2012: WINNER, Best Children's Book of the Year, Reader Views Literary Awards - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"

2012: WINNER, GOLD RECIPIENT, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book in the category of Fantasy, Myths, and Legends - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"

2011: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Crack in Kazah"

2010: Best Book for Kids and Teens 2010, Canadian Children's Book Centre - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve"

2009: GOLD RECIPIENT, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book in the category of Fantasy, Myths, and Legends - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"

2007: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Shard from Greeve"

2008: FINALIST, children's fiction, USA Book News - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"

2008: HONOURABLE MENTION, Hollywood Book Festival (best book worthy of greater attention from the film, TV and multimedia industries) - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"

2007: NOMINEE, Cybil, best children's fantasy/science fiction book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Door to Unger"

2007: WINNER, Mom's Choice Award, best children's chapter book, ages 8 & up - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"

2007: Finalist, Mom's Choice Award for outstanding Environmental book - "I'll Follow the Moon"

2006-2007: Third Place, Chocolate Lily Nominee for Outstanding Picture Book - "I'll Follow the Moon"

2007: Surrey Book of the Year Nominee - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"

2007: Canadian Toy Testing Council, Recommended Book - "Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers"

Födi is an engaging public speaker, specializing in presentations and workshops for elementary-aged children. He has taught programs in Canada, the United States, England, South Korea, and Thailand. In addition, he is a co-founder of Dream Workshop, a Vancouver-based not-for-profit program in which children's authors, illustrators, and performers help kids publish their own books. As the lead mentor for Dream Workshop, Födi finds continual inspiration in the enthusiasm, ingenuity, and talent of his students.

Lee Edward Fodi - The Wizard of Words
List of works, upcoming events, presentation formats.

Kendra Kandlestar - official website
The official website for The Chronicles of Kendra Kandlestar

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