Writer Nicholas Dawson conquered the 2021 Montreal Book Grand Prix jury with his essay Now my home, published by Editions Triptyque.
Through experience queer and immigrant from its author, the essay explores the theme of depression in an unprecedented way.
The Grand Prix du livre de Montréal, which rewards excellence in literary creation, recognizes in the work of Nicholas Dawson, of Chilean origin, a “rare skill”, a “remarkable” work of composition and a “moving” character. . The frankness and authenticity of the essay, finalist for the Spirale Eva-Le-Grand Prize 2020, are also underlined.
The finalist works in the running were Okinum, by Émilie Monnet, The patience of the lichen, by Noémie Pomerleau-Cloutier, Permanent Revolution, by Gail Scott, and Nothing at all, by Olivia Tapiero. All authors will receive a $ 1,000 grant from the City, while Nicholas Dawson will receive $ 15,000.
In addition, the Literary Prize for college students unveiled the finalists of its 19e editing. Until the award ceremony, next April, hundreds of college students will vote for their favorite among Valid by Chris Bergeron, Where I hide by Caroline Dawson, Mukbang by Fanie Demeule, A thousand secrets, a thousand dangers Alain Farah and Everything is ori by Paul Serge Forest.