Giller Prize's new judge and jury
Giller Fiction Prize announcing 2025 prize jury Dionne Irving Just as this week’s Caribbean Camera was about to be sent to the printers, I received a bulletin from the prestigious Giller Fiction Prize announcing this year’s book prize jury. Used their press announcement as a basis for the article that did appear in yesterday's paper! “This year’s jury panel is composed of five distinguished, multi-talented authors who are well-equipped and eager to showcase the strength, scope, and diversity of Canadian literature,” read the announcement. Chairing the jury panel is acclaimed author and creative writing professor Dionne Irving. Dionne Irving, a Jamaican-Canadian author, has lived in several countries, including the United States. Her work often explores themes of identity, migration, family, and the complexities of the Caribbean diaspora. Her short story collection, The Islands, delves into the experiences of Jamaican women navigating the complexities of life in the diaspora. The st...