Madeleine Thien
0 sources
Summary
Madeleine Thien was born on May 25, 1974[1], in Vancouver[2]. She has worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], and short story writer[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (660 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[7]
- Employer: Brooklyn College[8]
- Educated at: Simon Fraser University[9], University of British Columbia[10]
- Notable work: Do Not Say We Have Nothing[11]
- Award received: Giller Prize[12], Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[13], Amazon.ca First Novel Award[14], City of Vancouver Book Award[15], Kiriyama Prize[16], Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize[17], Ovid Prize[18], Guggenheim Fellowship[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Commons category: Madeleine Thien[21]
- Unmarried partner: Rawi Hage[22]
- Family name: Thien[23]
- Given name: Madeleine[24]
- Nominated for: Booker Prize[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
Why It Matters
Madeleine Thien has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to her include Do Not Say We Have Nothing[29], a literary work[30].
FAQs
Where was Madeleine Thien born?
Madeleine Thien was born in Vancouver[2].
What did Madeleine Thien do for work?
Madeleine Thien worked as a novelist[3], writer[4], and short story writer[5].
Where did Madeleine Thien go to school?
Madeleine Thien was educated at Simon Fraser University[9] and University of British Columbia[10].
What awards did Madeleine Thien receive?
Honors received include Giller Prize[12], Governor General's Award for English-language fiction[13], Amazon.ca First Novel Award[14], and City of Vancouver Book Award[15].