Eddy Boudel Tan
Eddy Boudel Tan is a Canadian author known for his novels that explore themes of identity, family, loss, and the immigrant experience. He often writes about flawed characters in extraordinary situations, revealing what they learn about themselves when confronting their fears. Tan is a second-generation Asian Canadian and openly identifies as queer, championing LGBTQ+ representation in his work. He lives in Vancouver with his husband.
Awards
['Finalist for the Edmund White Award', 'Finalist for the ReLit Best Novel Award', 'Finalist for the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBTQ Fiction', "Named a Rising Star by Writers' Trust of Canada in 2021", 'Finalist for the Giller Prize (The Tiger and the Cosmonaut)']
Notable Works
['After Elias', 'The Rebellious Tide', 'The Tiger and the Cosmonaut']
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