Rodney Saint-Éloi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rodney Saint-Éloi
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| Born | Cavaellon, Haiti |
| Occupation | poet |
| Nationality | Haitian-Canadian |
| Period | 2010s-present |
| Notable works | Jacques Roche, je t'écris cette lettre, Je suis la fille du baobab brûlé |
Rodney Saint-Éloi is a well-known Haitian-Canadian poet. A poet is someone who writes poems. He is famous for his beautiful words and stories.
Who is Rodney Saint-Éloi?
Rodney Saint-Éloi is a talented writer. He has been recognized for his amazing poetry. He was nominated twice for a big award in Canada. This award is called the Governor General's Award for French-language poetry. It celebrates the best French poetry in Canada.
Early Life and Moving to Canada
Rodney Saint-Éloi was born and grew up in a place called Cavaellon in Haiti. Haiti is a country in the Caribbean. Later, in 2001, he moved to Montreal, a big city in Canada.
His Books and Achievements
Rodney Saint-Éloi has written many poetry books. He also helped start a publishing company in Haiti in 1991. It was called Éditions Mémoire. A publishing company helps writers print and sell their books.
Some of his poetry collections include:
- J'avais une ville d’eau, de terre et d'arc-en-ciel heureux (1999)
- J’ai un arbre dans ma pirogue (2003)
- Récitatif au pays des ombres (2011)
He was nominated for the Governor General's Award for these books:
- Jacques Roche, je t'écris cette lettre in 2013
- Je suis la fille du baobab brûlé in 2016
His work has touched many readers. He continues to be an important voice in poetry.
