Joseph Kertes
Joseph Kertes is a Hungarian-born Canadian author and educator. Born in 1951, he fled Hungary with his family following the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and settled in Canada. He is well-known for his novels exploring themes of family, displacement, and historical trauma, often drawing on his own experiences as a refugee. Kertes founded the Humber College creative writing and comedy programs and served as the Dean of the School of Creative and Performing Arts at Humber College for many years.
Awards
['Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour', 'U.S. National Jewish Book Award for Fiction', 'Canadian Jewish Book Award', 'Harbourfront Festival Prize']
Notable Works
['Winter Tulips', 'Gratitude', 'The Afterlife of Stars', 'Last Impressions', 'Boardwalk', 'The Gift', 'The Red Corduroy Shirt']
