Lydia Millet

Lydia Millet is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated American novelist and environmentalist known for her incisive, darkly humorous works that explore the complexities of human relationships and ecological issues. Born in Boston in 1968 and raised in Toronto, she later studied at the University of North Carolina and Duke University, where she earned a Master's in Environmental Policy. Millet's diverse body of work includes acclaimed novels like "A Children's Bible" and "Sweet Lamb of Heaven." In addition to her literary career, she has worked for the Center for Biological Diversity, reflecting her deep commitment to environmental advocacy. Through her writing, Millet engages readers with pressing contemporary issues.