Daphne Palasi Andreades

Daphne Palasi Andreades is an American writer whose debut novel, "Brown Girls," received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative chorus narrative exploring the lives of immigrant daughters growing up in Queens, New York. The novel was a finalist for the National Book Award and the PEN/Hemingway Award, establishing Andreades as a vital new voice in contemporary literature. Her work examines themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the immigrant experience through lyrical, collective storytelling. Andreades holds an MFA from Columbia University and her writing has appeared in various literary publications. She continues to write and lives in New York City.