# Scott Chantler

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**Scott Chantler** (born February 9, 1972)[1] is a Canadian cartoonist and illustrator known for his historical and children's fantasy [graphic novels](/source/Graphic_novels).

## Early life

Chantler was born in [Deep River, Ontario](/source/Deep_River,_Ontario), Canada. He attended the [University of Waterloo](/source/University_of_Waterloo) in [Waterloo, Ontario](/source/Waterloo,_Ontario), majoring in fine arts/film studies. He later studied [computer animation](/source/Computer_animation) at [Sheridan College](/source/Sheridan_College) in [Oakville, Ontario](/source/Oakville,_Ontario).[1]

## Career

Chantler began as a commercial illustrator in a [corporate communications](/source/Corporate_communications) firm. With writer J. Torres, he went on to publish a [graphic novel](/source/Graphic_novel), *Days Like This*, and after more such work eventually began writing as well as drawing graphic novels. In 2015 he was appointed Cartoonist-in-Residence at the [University of Windsor](/source/University_of_Windsor).[2]

## Awards

He is the winner of a 2011 [Joe Shuster Award](/source/Joe_Shuster_Award) in the Comics for Kids category for the first book in the [Three Thieves](/source/Three_Thieves_(graphic_novel_series)) series, *Tower of Treasure*.[3]

*Days Like This* was one of 23 books in the "On That Note: Music and Musicians" section of the [American Library Association](/source/American_Library_Association)'s 2004 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list.[4]

Chantler was nominated for a 2005 [Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award](/source/Russ_Manning_Most_Promising_Newcomer_Award), for the graphic novel *Scandalous*, written by J. Torres.[5] He was nominated for an [Eisner Award](/source/Eisner_Award) in 2008 for Best Publication for Teens, for *Northwest Passage: The Annotated Collection*,[6] and in 2011 for Best Reality-Based Work, for *Two Generals*,[7] a graphic memoir of World War II based on his grandfather's experiences. *Northwest Passage* also earned a 2008 [Harvey Award](/source/Harvey_Award) nomination for Special Award for Excellent in Presentation,[8] and a 2008 [Joe Shuster Award](/source/Joe_Shuster_Award) nomination for Cover by a Canadian Comic Book Artist.[9]

## Books

### Three Thieves

1. *Tower of Treasure*, 2010
1. *Sign of the Black Rock*, 2011
1. *The Captive Prince*, 2012
1. *The King's Dragon*, 2014
1. *Pirates of the Silver Coast*, 2014
1. *The Dark Island*, 2016
1. *The Iron Hand*, 2016

### Squire & Knight

- *Squire & Knight* ([First Second](/source/First_Second), 2023. ISBN 978-1250249333.)
- *Wayward Travelers* ([First Second](/source/First_Second), 2024. ISBN 978-1250846907.)

### Others

- *Days Like This* ([Oni Press](/source/Oni_Press), 2003. ISBN 978-1929998487.)
- *Northwest Passage: The Annotated Collection* (Oni Press, 2007. ISBN 978-1932664614.)
- *Two Generals* (McClelland & Stewart, 2010. ISBN 978-0771019586.)

## References

1. ["About"](http://scottchantler.com/About). Scott Chantler official website. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. ["English Department colours outside the lines with Cartoonist-in-Residence Program"](http://www.uwindsor.ca/dailynews/2015-07-17/english-department-colours-outside-lines-cartoonist-residence-program). Windsor, Ontario: [University of Windsor](/source/University_of_Windsor). July 20, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. MacDonald, Heidi (June 20, 2011). ["2011 Joe Shuster Award winners announced"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110814071723/http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/06/20/2011-joe-shuster-award-winners-announced/). The Beat. Archived from [the original](http://www.comicsbeat.com/2011/06/20/2011-joe-shuster-award-winners-announced/) on August 14, 2011.

1. ["2004 Popular Paperbacks"](http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklists/popularpaperback/annotations/2004popularpaperbacks). Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association. n.d. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20111201224719/http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklistsawards/booklists/popularpaperback/annotations/2004popularpaperbacks) December 1, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. ["The Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award"](http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/manning.php). Comic Book Awards Almanac. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171008030522/http://www.hahnlibrary.net/comics/awards/manning.php) October 8, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. ["2008 Eisner Nominations Announced"](https://www.cbr.com/2008-eisner-nominations-announced/). CBR.com. April 14, 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20181107003406/https://www.cbr.com/2008-eisner-nominations-announced/) November 7, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. Parkin, John (April 7, 2011). ["2011 Will Eisner Award nominees announced"](https://www.cbr.com/2011-will-eisner-award-nominees-announced/). [CBR.com](/source/CBR.com). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190110221950/https://www.cbr.com/2011-will-eisner-award-nominees-announced/) January 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019. Designer Jennifer Lum was additionally nominated for Best Publication Design.

1. ["2008 Harvey Award nominees announced"](https://www.cbr.com/2008-harvey-award-nominees-announced/). [CBR.com](/source/CBR.com). June 18, 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190110231527/https://www.cbr.com/2008-harvey-award-nominees-announced/) January 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

1. ["2008 Nominees and Winners"](https://joeshusterawards.com/awards/about/2008-nominees-and-winners/). [Joe Shuster Awards](/source/Joe_Shuster_Awards). 2008-12-30. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190103045823/https://joeshusterawards.com/awards/about/2008-nominees-and-winners/) January 3, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 10, 2019.

## External links

- [Scott Chantler](http://scottchantler.com) official website
- [Scott Chandler](http://www.kidscanpress.com/creators/scott-chantler/692) at [Kids Can Press](/source/Kids_Can_Press)

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