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Francis Chalifour was born and raised in Quebec and now lives in Toronto, where he teaches grades seven and eight. He has a Master's degree in Education, specializing in the influence of the mourning process on children's learning. Chalifour has been writing for most of his life. His first published work was the French novel Zoom Papaye. His first novel in English was After, which was shortlisted for a Governor General's award. He has contributed articles to The Walrus, Maclean's, Le Devoir, La Presse, and Professionally Speaking. Chalifour has also hosted a radio program and worked for TFO/TVO.
Praise for After: A compelling, beautifully-written account of a family touched by a father s suicide. In the character Francis, we have a voice that is candid, honest, funny and heartbreaking. Governor General s Award Jury Chalifour s prose gives a full and nuanced picture of grief in all its manifestations . The Globe and Mail
