Canisia Lubrin's first novel, Code Noir, was published this week (February 2024) by Knopf Canada. Deborah Dundas (Toronto Star) writes that Code Noir “subverts the infamous code dictating the life of slaves decreed by King Louis XIV of France.” Description: Canisia Lubrin's debut fiction is that rare work of art a brilliant, startlingly original book that…
Manahil Bandukwala, Katia Belkhodja, Erica Violet Lee, Julie Mannell & Terese Mason Pierre represent this year's cohort. The annual career-developing program mentors promising writers across the country who will also receive $5000 and a writing residency.