K'wan Foye facts for kids

K'wan Foye, known simply as K'wan, is an American author. He writes exciting stories, often about city life, a type of writing called urban fiction.

Meet K'wan Foye

K'wan Foye was born in New York City, U.S. He started writing in 2002 and has been creating stories ever since. Besides being an author, he is also a publisher, which means he helps other writers get their books out to readers.

His First Book and More

K'wan's first novel was called Gangsta. He has said that much of this book was like his own life story. It became very popular and reached number 3 on the Essence magazine bestseller list. This is a big achievement for a book!

K'wan writes different kinds of stories, including young adult fiction (books for teens) and crime fiction (mystery and detective stories).

Recognition and Awards

K'wan's work has been noticed by many important magazines and journals. He has been featured in Vibe, Pages, King, The Library Journal, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Press, and Time Magazine.

He has also won special awards for his writing. In 2012 and 2013, K'wan received the Street Lit Book Award Medals (SLBAM) for his adult novels Eviction Notice and Animal. These awards show how much his stories are appreciated.

Where K'wan Lives Now

Today, K'wan lives in New Jersey. He continues to write new books and create more exciting stories for his readers.