Shyam Selvadurai
Sri Lankan-CanadianLiterary FictionContemporary FictionHistorical FictionYoung Adult (YA)b. 1965
Shyam Selvadurai is a Sri Lankan-Canadian novelist and writer known for his exploration of identity, sexuality, and the immigrant experience. Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, he immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of nineteen following the 1983 ethnic riots. His debut novel, 'Funny Boy' (1994), achieved international acclaim and was adapted into a feature film. He is also an educator and has been active in promoting social justice and reconciliation through literature.
Awards
['W. H. Smith/Books in Canada First Novel Award', 'Lambda Literary Award', 'Canadian Screen Award for Best Adapted Screenplay']
Notable Works
['Funny Boy', 'Cinnamon Gardens', 'Swimming in the Monsoon Sea', 'The Hungry Ghosts', 'Mansions of the Moon']
