Shyam Selvadurai is a Sri Lankan Canadian novelist most noted for Funny Boy , which won Books in Canada First Novel Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and was adapted into a film. He co-wrote the screenplay, and won the Canadian Screen Award and the New York Cinema Independent Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. His other books include, Cinnamon Gardens , Swimming in the Monsoon Sea and The Hungry Ghosts . Shyam's latest novel Mansion of the Moon is a historical novel about the Buddha's wife. About Author Talks Mississauga Library's Author Talk series features a wide range of talented writers. Hear authors read from their books, ask questions, learn about the writing process, and find out more about their craft of telling captivating stories. For ages 13 and over.
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