A native of the Gaspé Peninsula, Philippe Garon is a multidisciplinary artist, performer and author of several books. He explores poetry, storytelling, theater, essays and song. His first story, Salut, mon frère ! (2004, Éditions Vents d?Ouest), was shortlisted for the Association France-Québec/Philippe-Rossillon literary prize in 2005. With Bouton d?or Acadie, he co-wrote the novel Cours, Ben Cours ! (2020).
