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Emma Donoghue

Emma Donoghue is an Irish Canadian writer.
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Emma Donoghue is an Irish-Canadian writer. (Punch Photographic)

Emma Donoghue is an Irish Canadian writer. Her books include the novels Landing, Room, Frog Music, The Wonder and the children's book The Lotterys Plus One. Room was an international bestseller and was adapted into a critically acclaimed film starring Brie Larson. Her novel The Wonder was a finalist for the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize.

Books by Emma Donoghue

Interviews with Emma Donoghue

Emma Donoghue tells CBC's Zulekha Nathoo what she's learned from screenwriting

Arts and Entertainment

5 years agoVideo
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The Irish-Canadian Oscar-nominated author describes what she will apply to her next film-writing project 1:01

Emma Donoghue on the film Room

CBC News

5 years agoVideo
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Irish-Canadian writer discusses her international bestseller and her 1st Oscar nomination 4:19
Q20:43Room writer Emma Donoghue on judging the book by its movie
Many authors hand their books over to screenplay writers. Emma Donoghue on the pain and pleasure of adapting your own work. 20:43
The Next Chapter4:45Emma Donoghue answers the Proust Questionnaire
The author of "Room" on her favourite authors, her greatest fear and more. 4:45
The Next Chapter19:16Emma Donoghue on "The Wonder"
Emma Donoghue on her latest novel, which is set in 1850s Ireland. 19:16
The Next Chapter16:49Emma Donoghue on “The Lotterys Plus One"
Emma Donoghue's new book for young readers is about a big, boisterous family filled with quirky characters. 16:49

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