Presented with the support of the Organization Internationale de la Francophonie
This spring, New York once again opens its arms to the French-speaking world. From March 26 to 28, the Festival International des Auteurs Francophones returns for its fifth New York edition, its tenth on the international stage.
And this year, the French American Academy is proud to play a central role, welcoming authors, readers, students, and families for a joyful, thoughtful, and truly global celebration of French-language literature and culture, held in honor of Francophonie Month.
The festival showcases the richness and diversity of Francophone voices from around the world.
Join Us for a Special Francophone Evening with Guest Authors at The French American Academy
Friday, March 27 at 6 PM · Jersey City – The Heights Campus
The French American Academy will welcome a remarkable group of writers, poets, educators, and storytellers from around the Francophone world.
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Evening Program – Friday, March 27 at 5:00 PM
Join us for a special evening of literary exchange, author encounters, and cultural celebration in an all-French setting.
| Panel Discussion: En français |
| Presented in French and titled Francophonies d’ailleurs : Tunisie, Québec, Belgique, France… The panel invites reflection on the following questions: – Comment vit la langue française à travers le monde ? – Comment défend-on son écriture dans un environnement non francophone ? – Un auteur a-t-il la mission de protéger sa langue ? |
| Authors’ Fair, Book Signing & Apéritif |
| Families are invited to: – Attend an authors’ fair – Enjoy book signings and meet our guest writers – Hear FAA students share insights from their morning workshops – Continue the conversation in an informal, welcoming setting |
Discover the Authors
Meet the diverse and inspiring voices behind this year’s Festival of Francophone Authors. From poets and playwrights to novelists and educators, each brings a unique story and perspective to share.
The participating authors represent a wide range of backgrounds, countries, and literary genres, offering readers a truly global perspective on French-language literature.
Discover the authors and the journeys that shape their writing. Read their profiles here.
Participating Authors:
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Mona Azzam
- Emma Baron
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Aurélie Ramadier
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Elisabeth Simon
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Fouad Grairi
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Samar Miled
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Marie Marquet
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Brigitte Mascaro
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Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz
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Sophie Turco
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Aby M’Baye
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Evelyne Fallows
