Billy-Ray Belcourt and William Ping are longlisted for the 2024 Dublin Literary Award

Billy-Ray Belcourt and William Ping are longlisted for the 2024 Dublin Literary Awards. Billy-Ray Belcourt is longlisted for his work, A Minor Chorus, and William Ping is longlisted for his work, Hollow Bamboo.

Excerpt of Nominating Library Comments for A MINOR CHORUS:

Part novel, part theory of the novel, A Minor Chorus explores how different characters in the book either consciously or unconsciously understand the larger narratives of racism and power that they are caught up in. This is a slim, capacious book that combines intense emotions, big ideas and gorgeous language, transcendent with Cree joy rising from the pages. (Ottawa Public Library) - Dublin Literary Award

Excerpt of Nominating Library Comments for HOLLOW BAMBOO:

The writing is beautiful; the story entertaining and thought provoking. Ping has crafted a complex work that is especially relevant in an age of emboldened xenophobia and anti-immigrant public discourse. This perceptive novel will draw readers in and carry them along: informing and transforming some; inspiring and entertaining all. (Newfoundland & Labrador Public Libraries) - Dublin Literary Award

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