P. Djèlí Clark

(June 11, 1971 – )

Phenderson “Phen” Djèlí Clark is the writing name of Dexter Gabriel, a Connecticut pro and academic. (Djèjí can be pronounced “Jel-ee” or “Jah-lee.” The D is silent.)

Born in New York and reared mostly in Houston, TX, he spent his early life in the homeland of his parents, Trinidad and Tobago. He is an assistant professor at the University of Connecticut.

• Website.
• Entry in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.

Awards, Honors and GoHships:

• 2018 -- Nebula Award
• 2019 -- 2019 Best Novella Hugo nominee
• 2021 -- British Fantasy Award, Locus Award, Nebula Award
• 2022 -- Compton Crook Award
• 2023 -- Norwescon 45
• 2024 -- Special guest at World Fantasy Convention 2024

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