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May Cutler

Canadian publisher (founder of Tundra Books), journalist, writer, politician (mayor of Westmount, Quebec)

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May Ebbitt Cutler was a Canadian writer, journalist, playwright, and publisher. She founded Tundra Books in her home in 1967, becoming Canada's first female publisher of children's books. She served a four-year term as the first female mayor of Westmount, Quebec from 1987 to 1991. As a writer of "literary works" she used the pseudonym Ebbitt Cutler.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Montreal wd
Died
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Place of death
Montreal wd
Citizenship
Canada wd
Occupation
journalist, writer, publisher, biographer wd
Education
McGill University, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1987–1991)

Questions

When was May Cutler born?
May Cutler was born on 4 September 1923 in Montreal.
What positions has May Cutler held?
Positions held by May Cutler include: mayor (1987–1991).
Where did May Cutler study?
May Cutler was educated at McGill University, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): May Cutler · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6796473 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"May Cutler". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/may-cutler. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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