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Marie Hélène Poitras

b. 1975

Canadian journalist and writer

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About Marie Hélène Poitras

Born 1975. Marie Hélène Poitras is a Canadian journalist, writer, children's writer, novelist, short story writer and author.

Marie-Hélène Poitras (born 1975) is a Canadian writer living in Montreal, Quebec. Poitras published a collection of stories La mort de Mignonne et autres histoires in 2005 which was a finalist for the . She also published a series for adolescents Rock & Rose in 2009. Her story "Sur la tête de Johnny Cash" received the . Her books have been translated into English, Spanish and Italian. The English translation of Soudain le Minotaure. Suddenly the Minotaur, was shortlisted for a ReLit Award in 2007.

Poitras has also contributed to the literary journals Mœbius and .

She won the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 2023 Governor General's Awards for Galumpf.

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Important facts

Born
30 November 1975, Ottawa
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, writer, children's writer, novelist, short story writer, author
Nationality
Canada, Canadians
Education
Université du Québec à Montréal
Awards
Prix Anne-Hébert; Prix France-Québec; Governor General's Award for French-language fiction
Also known as
Marie-Helene Poitras

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marie Hélène Poitras?

Canadian journalist and writer

When was Marie Hélène Poitras born?

Marie Hélène Poitras was born on 30 November 1975 in Ottawa.

What is Marie Hélène Poitras's occupation?

Marie Hélène Poitras is a journalist, writer, children's writer, novelist, short story writer and author.

What nationality is Marie Hélène Poitras?

Marie Hélène Poitras is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marie Hélène Poitras

· Wikidata: Q3291894

· DBpedia: Marie-Hélène Poitras

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