Catherine Mavrikakis rewarded

The Grand Prix du livre de Montreal was awarded to Catherine Mavrikakis for his novel The sky of Bay City, published by Héliotrope. The price is with a cash prize of $ 15 000.
Catherine Mavrikakis, The sky of Bay City

The mayor of Montreal, Gérald Tremblay said at the award ceremony: "I thank the author for having delivered a work of high quality also demonstrates the wealth of literature Montreal. "


Mavrikakis Catherine was born in Chicago in 1961. She teaches literature at the University of Montreal. His novel, The sky of Bay City, is his fifth title. He received a unanimous welcome from the critics.

The jury president in 2008, Georges Leroux, praised the merits of a "writing that leaves no respite." He stressed the rage of heroin spitting in the face of the world's ashamed to be born and his refusal to be swallowed by the weight of guilt.

The strength of this evocative novel is exceptional on a narrative of rare wealth. Analytical and expressive


This prize is awarded annually to an author or co-authors of a book creation, analysis, compilation or reference literary, artistic or socio, French or English. The editions and translations are not allowed.

The criteria for the award of the invoice prices are exceptional and original contribution to the work. The latter must be published between October 1 and September 30 the following year. The author or editor of the work must reside on the territory of the City of Montreal. The books of poetry and testing containing fragments already appeared in magazines are eligible.