Tanya writes both fiction and non-fiction, often choosing topics related to science, pop culture, or social history—or a combination of the three. She enjoys combining factual research with intriguing narratives, or the life stories of interesting folks. In her spare time, Tanya likes to run, bake, and read. Her favourite meal is breakfast, her favourite color is blue, and her favourite children’s book is A Wrinkle in Time. Tanya grew up in Creston, B.C., and now lives in Vancouver with her husband, who claims to be the world's only Burmese occupational therapist. She balances writing time with parenthood, caring for her daughter Julia and her son Matthew.
Books
Truth
2003
Me and Banksy
2020
Shadow Warrior
Based on the true story of a fearless ninja and her network of female spies
2017
50 Underwear Questions
A Bare-All History
2011
Our Green City
2022
Prince of Pot
2017
Extreme Battlefields
When War Meets the Forces of Nature
2016
The Lowdown on Denim
2011
This Is Your Brain on Stereotypes
How Science Is Tackling Unconscious Bias
2020
Mya's Strategy to Save the World
2019
50 Poisonous Questions
A Book With Bite
2011
Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World
2001
Hawaii
2002
What Will I Discover?
2023
Canadian Boys Who Rocked the World
2010
The City of Lost Cats
2025
Eyes and Spies
How You're Tracked and Why You Should Know
2017
My Time as Caz Hazard
2004
The Blue Jean Book
The Story Behind the Seams
2005
Under Pressure
The Science of Stress
2019
DNA Detective
2015
Canada
2000
Snoozefest
The Surprising Science of Sleep
2021
Michigan
2000
The Best Way to Get Your Way
2023
Seeing Red
The True Story of Blood
2012
Anywhere but Here
2013
50 Body Questions
A Book That Spills Its Guts
2014
50 Burning Questions
A Sizzling History of Fire
2010
Bompa's Insect Expedition
2023
Emily Posts
2024
When the Worst Happens
Extraordinary Stories of Survival
2014
