Haitian authors telling our stories to know this Women’s History Month

Erin E. Adams

Erin E. Adams — an author, playwright, and actor who grew up in a small Pennsylvania town — frequently blends supernatural folklore with sharp social commentary, particularly regarding race and identity. Adams gained widespread attention for exploring race, history and community in her debut novel, “Jackal.” Her upcoming book, “One of You,” is expected to be released in April.

Marie-Célie Agnant

The Haitian Canadian writer and poet continues to publish poetry and fiction on migration and memory. She is featured along with Evelyne Trouillot and Magguy De Coster in the recent poetry collections and literary anthology, “Blue Flare: Three Haitian Poets,” published in 2024.

Gina Boyer

Gina Boyer is a Haitian author who recently released Au-delà des brumes et des mystères, a book that explores Haitian beliefs and imagination through eleven chapters described as “mysteries,” blending storytelling with explanations and reflections.

Myriam Chancy

Haitian Canadian author Myriam Chancy has been dazzling readers for years, and she continues that streak with her 2024 release of Village Weavers. The literary world took notice, and bestowed an array of honors, including the 2025 OCM Bocas Award.

Edwidge Danticat

Since her debut novels hit shelves in the 1990s, Edwidge Danticat has continued to publish books and essays and literary works centered around Haitian diasporans. Her most recent publication is “Watch Out For Falling Iguanas.”

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Marlène L. Daut

A Yale University professor and historian, Marlène Daut published “The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe” in 2025 to much acclaim. The meticulously-researched book examines the life of the revolutionary leader.

Maggy De Coster

Poet and essayist Maggy De Coster has published numerous books of poetry and essays over the past two decades. Recently, she contributed to recent poetry collections “Blue Flare: Three Haitian Poets” published in 2024.

Fabienne Josaphat

Haitian American novelist Fabienne Josaphat released “Kingdom of No Tomorrow” (2024). The novel follows a Haitian immigrant woman who becomes involved in the Black Panther movement in Oakland, Calif. during the 1960s.

Yanick Lahens

Award-winning Haitian writer Yanick Lahens continues to publish essays and fiction reflecting on Haitian society and history. Her latest book is the novel “Passagères de nuit” (Nighttime Passengers), published in August 2025.

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Evelyne Laurent-Perrault

Haitian Canadian writer Evelyne Laurent-Perrault recently published “La fille de la mer de sable” (2024). The novel explores family memory and migration between Haiti and Canada.

Kettly Mars

Novelist, poet and short story writer Kettly Mars continues to publish works that explore Haitian society, history and politics. In 2024, the Academy of American Poets published her poem, “Entre minuit et l’éternité.”

Maika & Maritza Moulite

Sisters Maritza Moulite and Maika Moulite co-write young adult novels that explore Haitian American identity. Reviewers describe their latest release, “The Summer I Ate the Rich,” as a biting modern-day fable blending Haitian folklore.

Nadine Pinede

Poet and author Nadine Pinede published “When the Mapou Sings,” a young-adult novel written in verse in 2024. Set in rural Haiti during the 1930s, the story follows a girl searching for the truth about her family and community.

Emmelie Prophète

Writer and former Haitian culture minister Emmelie Prophète often focuses on social realities in Haiti and the voices of young women. In 2024, she published “Cécé,” which follows a young woman navigating life in a violent neighborhood in Port-au-Prince.

Évelyne Trouillot

Évelyne Trouillot, a respected Haitian novelist and poet, continues publishing poetry and essays in recent literary collections. Her writing reflects on language, social life and cultural memory in Haiti.

Ibi Zoboi

Ibi Zoboi’s books for young adults often explore Haitian identity in the United States, focusing on immigration, family history and cultural pride. Her latest work, S)Kin, is a contemporary fantasy based on Caribbean folklore.