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David Chariandy is a Professor in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University. His research expertise spans contemporary literature, with a focus on Black, Caribbean, and Canadian fiction, as well as creative writing. He holds a BA and MA from Carleton University and a PhD from York University. Chariandy is known for his scholarly contributions to journals such as Callaloo, Transition Magazine, and Postcolonial Text, alongside co-editing special issues like Transition Magazine 124 “Writing Black Canadas”. His novels, including Soucouyant and Brother, have garnered significant literary recognition, including the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and the Toronto Book Award. In 2019, he won the prestigious Yale Windham-Campbell Prize for his fiction work. His creative non-fiction book I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You: A Letter To My Daughter further showcases his interdisciplinary engagement.
Chariandy’s academic trajectory includes roles at SFU, though he is currently not teaching any courses. His work bridges literary criticism and creative practice, emphasizing diasporic narratives and cultural identity. Awards reflect both his scholarly rigor and literary acclaim, spanning nominations for major prizes like the Giller Prize to international translations of his works. While grants or specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text, his contributions to the Writer-in-Residence Alumni Network and collaborative editorial projects highlight his commitment to fostering literary communities and scholarship.
