Dany Laferrière Awarded the 2026 Athanase-David Prize
The Haitian-Quebecois writer is honored for his major contribution to Quebec literature and the international reach of his work.
Haitian-Quebecois writer Dany Laferrière is the laureate of the 2026 Athanase-David Prize, a distinction recognizing his remarkable contribution to Quebec literature, according to Le Nouvelliste. The award salutes a four-decade career marked by an abundant body of work, translated into around twenty languages, and by a significant presence in the French-speaking literary landscape. A member of the Académie française since 2015, following his election in 2013, Laferrière is the first Quebecois to join that institution. He is described by the outlet as a novelist, essayist and illustrator. The Athanase-David Prize is awarded for a major contribution to Quebec literature, and the recognition highlights the breadth and influence of Laferrière's writing across the Francophone world. Le Nouvelliste reported the news as part of its cultural coverage; full details of the award ceremony were not provided in the available excerpt.