 JEAN LEMIEUX
Place of birth: Iberville, Quebec
Place of residence: Quebec, Quebec
When Jean Lemieux finished his first novel, a chance encounter at a
Salon du livre led to the publication of another -- this time, a book for
young adults. He met an editor with Québec/Amérique Jeunesse
who persuaded him to write a short story for a young adult anthology she
was preparing. Instead of the one story required, he submitted three. The
first story, "Retour à Saint-Malo" was included in the
anthology, Ici. The second story was destined to become Lemieux's
successful young adult novel, La Cousine des États. The third
is to be expanded into a book for adults. Whether writing for adolescents
or adults, Lemieux demonstrates an abiding interest in human relationships.
He is fascinated by the energy and enthusiasm of youth and is intrigued
by the similarities he sees between an adolescent's search for self-awareness
and the broader, historical issues implicit when tracing a family's roots
or searching for cultural identity. Jean Lemieux is not only an author
but also a doctor. Although he and his family live in Quebec City, they
still have a strong attachment to the Iles-de-la-Madeleine where they lived
for many years.
Awards
- 1995 Prix 12/17 (Brive/Montréal) for Le Trésor de
Brion.
- 1995 Prix du livre M. Christie (for the best French book age 12 and
over) for Le Trésor de Brion.
Selected Bibliography
Books for Young People
La Cousine des États. Boucherville, Québec: Québec/Amérique
jeunesse, c1993.
206 p.: 18 cm. (Titan jeunesse 20)
ISBN 2890376656
Le Trésor de Brion. Illustrated by Anie Massey. Boucherville,
Québec: Québec/Amérique jeunesse, c1995.
387 p.: cartes; 18 cm. (Titan jeunesse 26)
ISBN 2890376869
Books for Adults
La Lune rouge. Montréal: Québec/Amérique,
c1991.
319 p.; 21 cm. (Collection Littérature d'Amérique)
ISBN 2890375331
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