Ben Philippe facts for kids

Ben Philippe is a talented Haitian-Canadian author and screenwriter. He writes exciting stories for young adults and also works on popular TV shows.

About Ben Philippe

Ben Philippe was born in Haiti and grew up in Montreal, Canada. He later moved to the United States for his studies. He went to Columbia University and then to the Michener Center for Writers in Austin, Texas.

Today, Ben Philippe lives in New York City. He also teaches at Barnard College, sharing his knowledge with students.

His Amazing Books

Ben Philippe is well-known for his young adult novels. His first novel, The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, was a big hit. It was even named one of the best fiction books for young adults in 2020.

For this book, he won the William C. Morris Award in 2020. This award celebrates new authors who write for young people.

In 2020, he published another novel called Charming As A Verb. The next year, in 2021, he released a book about his own life called Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend. This book was recognized as one of Canada's best nonfiction books by the CBC.

Working in Television

Besides writing books, Ben Philippe also works as a screenwriter for television. In January 2022, he was nominated for two important awards for his work on the TV show Only Murders in the Building. These awards were the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series and the Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Comedy Series.