Emmanuelle Pierrot
Emmanuelle Pierrot is a Canadian writer from Montreal, Quebec, born in 1994.
Emmanuelle Pierrot is a Canadian writer from Montreal, Quebec, born in 1994. She is best known for her debut novel, *La version qui n’intéresse personne* (2023), which won several major literary prizes and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction.
Early life
Pierrot was born in Montreal, Quebec, in 1994. Public profiles describe her as having grown up in the Montreal suburbs and later living in several places across Canada and the United States.
Literary career
Her debut novel, *La version qui n’intéresse personne*, was published in 2023. The book drew on her time in Dawson City, Yukon, and became a notable French-language literary success in Quebec and beyond.
Recognition
The novel won the Prix littéraire des collégiens, the Prix des libraires du Québec, and the Combat national des livres in 2024. It was also shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction.
Adaptation
The novel has been optioned for film adaptation. Reports indicate the project is associated with Couronne Nord and director Myriam Verreault.
Key facts
- Born in Montreal in 1994.
- Her debut novel is *La version qui n’intéresse personne*, published in 2023.
- The novel won the 2024 Prix littéraire des collégiens and the 2024 Combat national des livres.
- It was also shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction.
- The novel has been optioned for film adaptation.
Pierrot is a Canadian author from Montreal, and her work has received major recognition in Quebec and national French-language literary circles.
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References
- Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui — https://theatredaujourdhui.qc.ca/artistes/emmanuelle-pierrotSupports: Birth year, birthplace, occupation, and awards for *La version qui n’intéresse personne*.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmanuelle_PierrotSupports: Birth year, nationality, debut novel publication year, award shortlist, and film adaptation information.
- Trames — https://trames.xyz/en/auteur/pierrot-emmanuelleSupports: Birth year, upbringing, residences, occupations, and debut novel.
- CBC Books — https://www.cbc.ca/books/emmanuelle-pierrot-s-debut-novel-defended-by-david-thibodeau-wins-combat-national-des-livres-1.7220666Supports: Novel subject matter, author background, and Combat national des livres win.