Nikki Tate is an award-winning children's writer and storyteller based in British Columbia. She is a bestselling series author, whose work has garnered many award nominations.
Tate served as the editor of Bolen Bookworm: Children's Book Newsletter from 2003 to 2007, and has extensive experience working as a freelance writer. She has written on subjects ranging from tattoos to compost, and her articles and reviews have appeared in publications in Canada, Japan, and the US. In addition, Tate is a dynamic public speaker and inspirational workshop leader, and is actively involved in school programs for children, which include author presentations, storytelling performances, and workshops for young writers.
When she's not writing or performing, Tate enjoys pottering in her garden or horseback riding through the picturesque countryside of the Saanich Peninsula.
More information can be found about Nikki Tate on her website: www.nikkitate.com
An examination of horse racing from a history of the breeds developed for the sport, through training and caring for horses at the track, to the day of the race and beyond.
(Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2008)
“Lots of potential to inspire critical thinking among young scientists and animal lovers."
- The Toronto Star
"Tate, an experienced horsewoman and novelist, has written a fine introduction to the racehorse, the sport of horse racing, and the many people involved in the sport. . . Almost every page includes one or more colour photographs that aptly illustrate the text.
Highly Recommended."
- CM Magazine
"A very thorough and very readable investigation of racehorses and horse racing."
- The Globe and Mail
"An attractive and informative book. . . Young people intrigued by horse racing, and especially those who have visited a racetrack, will find this a detailed, colorful account of what goes on behind the scenes."
- Booklist
Selected periodicals in which Nikki Tate's articles have appeared:
Discovery Magazine, Canadian Book Review Annual, Cross Section Magazine (Tokyo), Vancouver Sun, Kite Tales (Los Angeles), Off the Wall, Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, B.C. Woman to Woman Magazine.
