Yanick Lahens
Yanick Lahens is a prominent Haitian author and poet known for her powerful storytelling and exploration of themes related to identity, history, and the social issues faced by Haiti. She has received several literary awards for her work, which often reflects the complexities of Haitian culture and society. Lahens is also recognized for her contributions to the literary community and her efforts to promote Haitian literature on the international stage. Recently, she was in the news for her novel 'Passagères de nuit,' which was selected for the first round of the prestigious Goncourt Prize for 2025, a recognition that has left her both surprised and honored.
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Yanick Lahens is among the prominent authors invited to the festival.
Festival du livre africain de Marrakech 2026 : «Imaginer d’autres possibles»
Morocco· 2026-02-19
The writer Yanick Lahens won the prestigious Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française for her work 'Passagères de nuit'.
S’inspirer des femmes
Haiti· 2025-11-01The Haitian writer Yanick Lahens recently won the Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie Française for her latest work.
Les conseils de Yanick Lahens aux jeunes auteursHaiti· 2025-11-01
Yanick Lahens won the Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française.
Dany, Emmelie, Gary et d'autres félicitent Yanick LahensHaiti· 2025-11-01Yanick Lahens won the Grand Prix of the Académie française for her book 'Passagères de nuit'.
Yanick Lahens remporte le Grand prix de l’Académie française pour « Passagères de nuit »Haiti· 2025-10-30
Yanick Lahens is competing for the prestigious Prix Goncourt 2025 with her novel Passagères de nuit.
Yanick Lahens toujours en liceHaiti· 2025-10-08Yanick Lahens' novel 'Passagères de nuit' is nominated for the Grand Prix du Roman 2025.
« Passagères de nuit » de Yanick Lahens en lice pour le Grand Prix du roman 2025Haiti· 2025-10-03
Yanick Lahens savors the joy of her return to Haiti after ten months away.
Yanick Lahens écrit comme elle danse
France· 2025-09-21Yanick Lahens is a Haitian writer whose work 'Passagères de nuit' is recommended in the article.
Notre sélection de livres cette semaine : « Nos soirées », « Passagères de nuit », « Le Jardinier et la mort »…France· 2025-09-18
Yanick Lahens enriches the list with her work 'Passagères de nuit'.
Une rentrée littéraire aux couleurs vibrantes et engagées – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-09-11
Yanick Lahens expressed her surprise at being selected for the Goncourt 2025.
« Passagères de nuit » de Yanick Lahens dans la première sélection du Goncourt 2025Haiti· 2025-09-04