Francine Pelletier
Francine Pelletier (born 1959) is a francophone writer from Québec, whose work often features strong female protagonists. Winner of several literary prizes for science fiction.
She has published over 20 novels for young readers, mostly in the science fiction and mystery genres, and dozens of short stories, as well as a few science-fiction novels for adults. Some of her work has been translated into English.