Maylis de Kerangal is a French author born on June 16, 1967, in Toulon. She gained prominence with her debut novel, "Je marche sous un ciel de traîne," published in 2000, followed by works such as "La Vie voyageuse" (2003) and "Corniche Kennedy" (2008), which earned critical acclaim and was shortlisted for prestigious awards like the Médicis and the Femina. Her novel "Naissance d’un pont" (2010), translated as "Birth of a Bridge," won the Médicis Prize and the Franz Hessel Prize, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
De Kerangal's writing often explores themes of human endeavor, collective action, and the intersection of nature and technology. Her background in history, philosophy, and ethnology informs her richly detailed narratives. In 2014, she achieved further recognition with "Réparer les vivants," a poignant exploration of organ transplantation, which won the Grand Prix RTL-Lire and the Student Choice Novel of the Year award from France Culture and Télérama.
Based in Paris, de Kerangal has also contributed to youth literature through Éditions du Baron Perché and participated in literary collaborations, including the journal "Inculte". Her works, celebrated for their lyrical prose and cinematic scope, continue to resonate with readers and critics alike.