Maria Grech Ganado (born 1943, in Lija), considered to be from Floriana, is a Maltese author and academic.
Grech Ganado has written poetry in both Maltese and English, and is widely published.
Her work forms part of the National Curriculum at MATSEC level and has been translated into 12 other languages.
In 2000, Ganado Grech was awarded the Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika in recognition for her service to Maltese Literature.
[4] many poems in various anthologies, both local and abroad (including the UK's literary mags, 'Orbis', 'Envoi' and 'Cinnamon Press') as well as complete collections: