Emmanuelle Pierrot Explained

Emmanuelle Pierrot (born 1994) is a Canadian writer from Montreal, Quebec,[1] whose debut novel La version qui n'intéresse personne was published in 2023.[2]

The novel, based in part on Pierrot's own experiences living in Dawson City, Yukon, in the early 2010s, was the winner of the 2024 Prix littéraire des collégiens[3] and the 2024 edition of Le Combat des livres,[1] and was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 2024 Governor General's Awards.[4] It has also been optioned by Couronne Nord for adaptation as a feature film, slated to be directed by Myriam Verreault.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Daphné Santos-Vieira, "Emmanuelle Pierrot's debut novel, defended by David Thibodeau, wins Combat national des livres". CBC Books, May 31, 2024.
  2. Silvia Galipeau, "Le roman qui devrait intéresser tout le monde". La Presse, September 16, 2023.
  3. Laila Maalouf, "Emmanuelle Pierrot remporte le Prix littéraire des collégiens". La Presse, April 12, 2024.
  4. Laila Maalouf, "Emmanuelle Pierrot et Léa Clermont-Dion parmi les finalistes". La Presse, October 8, 2024.
  5. Brendan Christie, "Couronne Nord acquires rights to Emmanuelle Pierrot novel". Playback, May 7, 2024.