Esi Edugyan

Esi Edugyan is a Canadian novelist and short story writer. She was born in 1981 in Toronto, Ontario, and grew up in a multicultural community. Edugyan's writing often explores themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Her debut novel, "Head Full of Honey", was published in 2015 to critical acclaim. Edugyan's second novel, "Washington Black", was shortlisted for the 2018 Booker Prize. She is known for her lyrical prose and nuanced characterization. Edugyan is based in Toronto.