| Full Name |
Edwidge Danticat |
| Date of Birth |
19 January 1969 |
| Place of Birth |
Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
- |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Haitian, American |
| Education |
B.A. in French Literature, Barnard College; M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Brown University |
| Profession |
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Memoirist |
| Years of Activity |
1994-present |
| Brief Information |
Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American author known for her evocative and poignant literary works that explore themes of immigration, displacement, family, and Haitian culture. Her writing often draws on her personal experiences and historical events, offering insights into the complexities of identity and belonging. Danticat's contributions have earned her numerous awards and recognition, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature. |