Edem Awumey facts for kids
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Edem Awumey
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| Born | 1975 Lomé, Togo |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Nationality | Togolese/Canadian |
| Period | 2000s-present |
| Notable works | Port-Mélo, Les Pieds sales |
Edem Awumey is a talented writer from Togo and Canada. He was born in 1975 in Lomé, Togo. He studied in France before moving to Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, in 2005.
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Who is Edem Awumey?
Edem Awumey is known for writing interesting novels. He writes in French. His stories have won important awards and have been translated into English. This means more people can read his amazing books.
His First Books and Big Awards
Edem Awumey's first novel was called Port-Mélo. It was published in 2006. This book won a major prize called the Grand prix littéraire d'Afrique noire. This award celebrates the best books from Africa.
His second novel, Les Pieds sales, was also very popular. In 2009, it was considered for the Prix Goncourt. This is one of the most famous literary awards in France.
Dirty Feet and More Recognition
Les Pieds sales was translated into English by Lazer Lederhendler. The English version is called Dirty Feet. This translation was also nominated for important awards. It was considered for the Governor General's Award for French to English translation in 2011. This award honors the best translations in Canada. It was also nominated for a ReLit Award for fiction in 2012.
Later Novels and Success
Edem Awumey continued to write more books. His third novel, Rose déluge, came out in 2011. His fourth novel, Explication de la nuit, was published in 2013.
He also wrote a book about another writer, Tierno Monénembo. This book is called Tierno Monénembo: le roman de l'exil. It looks closely at Monénembo's work.
Award-Winning Translations
In 2018, the English translation of Explication de la nuit won a big award. The book, called Descent Into Night, was translated by Phyllis Aronoff and Howard Scott. They won the Governor General's Award for French to English translation for their excellent work.
Recent Works
Edem Awumey's most recent novel is Mina parmi les ombres. It was published in late 2018. This book was also recognized for its quality. It was nominated for the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction in 2019. This shows that his writing continues to be highly valued.
