Wingham native Alice Munro will be on the newest stamp released by Canada post.
The Nobel Prize winning writer will be celebrated for her works in the collectible booklet that also pays homage to the town she grew up in.
"Alice Munro is not only one of Canada's most critically acclaimed writers but also one of the most popular," says the Honourable Lisa Raitt, minister of transport and responsible for Canada Post. "Her stories have garnered recognition worldwide and this tribute adds to her lifetime of honours."
On the stamp is a photograph of Munro taken by her daughter Sheila, a sample of the author's handwriting, and vintage images of Wingham
"Our stamp program recognizes the achievements of Canadians," says Deepak Chopra, president and CEO of Canada Post. "As fans of this prolific author know, Ms. Munro's literary talent, wisdom and humanity, reflected in her stories over several decades, have earned her recognition that few writers in any language or country attain."
Today's release of the stamp also marks Munro's 83rd birthday.
(From Canada Post)