Kev Lambert

Kev Lambert, a Canadian writer hailing from Quebec, has made significant strides in the literary world. Born on October seventeenth, nineteen ninety-two, Lambert initially published under the name Kevin Lambert before undergoing a gender transition. Her literary journey began with the debut novel 'Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué' in two thousand seventeen, which set the stage for her acclaimed follow-up, 'Querelle de Roberval', released in two thousand eighteen.

'Querelle de Roberval' garnered critical acclaim, winning the Prix Ringuet in two thousand nineteen, along with the Prix Sade and the Prix Œuvre de la relève à Montréal. The novel was also shortlisted for the Prix littéraire des collégiens. Its English translation, 'Querelle of Roberval', was published in two thousand twenty-two and became a finalist for the Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, ultimately winning the ReLit Award for fiction in two thousand twenty-three.

Lambert's literary prowess continued to shine with her third novel, 'Que notre joie demeure', published in two thousand twenty-two under her new name. This work was longlisted for the prestigious Prix Goncourt and sparked discussions in France regarding the use of sensitivity readers, particularly due to its portrayal of a character of Haitian descent. Despite the controversy, the novel went on to win both the Prix Médicis and the Prix Ringuet.

In the fall of two thousand twenty-four, readers can anticipate the English translation of 'Que notre joie demeure', titled 'May Our Joy Endure', alongside Lambert's fourth novel, 'Les Sentiers de neige'. With a background in literature from the Université de Montréal and a rich narrative style, Kev Lambert continues to captivate audiences with her unique voice and compelling storytelling.