Souvankham Thammavongsa
Souvankham Thammavongsa is a Laotian-Canadian author known for her poignant storytelling and exploration of identity and culture. Her debut collection, 'How to Pronounce Knife,' garnered critical acclaim and won the 2020 Giller Prize, making her a prominent voice in contemporary Canadian literature. Thammavongsa’s latest work, 'Pick a Colour,' has earned her a spot on the longlist for the 2025 Giller Prize, showcasing her continued contribution to the literary landscape.
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Souvankham Thammavongsa’s first novel is mentioned in contrast to the themes of Simple Heart.
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Souvankham Thammavongsa won the 2025 Giller Prize for her debut novel 'Pick a Colour'.
Giller Prize jury to be made up of booksellers, not authors, for first timeCanada· 2026-01-12
Souvankham Thammavongsa won this year’s Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour.
Toronto’s MOCA and the Giller Prize celebrate Canadian visual and literary artsCanada· 2025-12-21
Souvankham Thammavongsa is a Giller Prize-winning author known for her debut novel 'Pick a Colour'.
Giller winner Souvankham Thammavongsa on baseball, her late brother and showing up to writeCanada· 2025-11-20
Souvankham Thammavongsa has won the $100,000 Giller Prize for the best Canadian fiction of the year with her debut novel Pick a Colour.
Souvankham Thammavongsa wins 2025 Giller Prize for debut novel Pick a ColourCanada· 2025-11-18
Souvankham Thammavongsa is nominated for her novel Pick a Colour.
This year’s Giller Prize longlist nominees includes three former winners: André Alexis, Souvankham Thammavongsa and Ian WilliamsCanada· 2025-09-15
