Alix Ohlin

Alix Ohlin is a Professor in the School of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia (Faculty of Arts). Her research and creative work focus on Climate Writing, Fiction, and Nonfiction. She is the author of six books, including the novel *Dual Citizens* (2021) and the story collection *We Want What We Want* (2021). Her writing has appeared in *The New Yorker*, *The Walrus*, and *Best American Short Stories*. Ohlin has been a finalist for prestigious awards like the Scotiabank Giller Prize and the Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize.

As an educator, she teaches creative writing courses, emphasizing narrative techniques, character development, and climate-themed storytelling. Her work explores complex human experiences, often intertwining environmental and societal themes.

Her contributions to literature have solidified her reputation as a leading voice in contemporary fiction. No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided materials.