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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Valérie Bah wins $60K prize for best Canadian debut novel
Quebec author and filmmaker Valérie Bah is the 2025 winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award. Bah was awarded the $60,000 prize on Thursday evening for her novel 'Subterrane,' a speculative comedy that tells the story of the fictional metropolis of New Stockholm, where Black and queer voices are being pushed further underground by urban prosperity. 'I'm so elated to receive this award for 'Subterrane,' which touches on liberation and creativity as an indelible part of the human experience,' Bah told the Star in an email. 'This feels like a timely theme, and I hope it resonates with readers.' The novel was chosen by a panel of four judges from among a six-book shortlist, beating out English-language debuts from Andrew Boden, Benjamin Hertwig, David Huebert, Myriam Lacroix and Natalie Sue. Each shortlisted author also received a prize of $6,000. ''Subterrane expands and challenges the representation of Blackness in literature in a way that feels truly groundbreaking,' Jean Marc Ah-Sen, a Toronto-based author who was among the prize's judges, told the Star. 'When you encounter a book like that, whether it's as a reader or as a jury member, you know that it deserves the widest audience possible.' 'Subterrane' by Valérie Bah. The First Novel Award ceremony, which was co-presented by Amazon Canada and The Walrus, took place at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. Earlier in the evening, 17-year-old writer Vicki Zhu was awarded a $5,000 prize for the Youth Short Story category. Zhu's short story, 'Suzanne,' beat out hundreds of entries from Canadian writers between the ages of 13 and 17. The story will be published in The Walrus later this year. The five other finalists in the Youth category, awarded for the eighth year, were Emma Chappel, Willow Greenfield, Thivya Jeyapalan, Victoria Nguyen and Abbie Pasowisty. The First Novel Award has been awarded since 1976. Among the previous winners are heavyweight authors like Michael Ondaatje , Madeleine Thien and Mona Awad . Mohawk writer Alicia Elliott won the prize last year for her novel 'And Then She Fell.' Valérie Bah, author of 'Subterrane,' and Vicky Zh, author of short story 'Suzanne,' at the 2025 Amazon Canada First Novel Award ceremony in Toronto. The First Novel Award shortlist
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Valérie Bah wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award for ‘Subterrane'
TORONTO – Valérie Bah's speculative comedy 'Subterrane' has won the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel Award. The Quebec author and filmmaker accepted the prize at a ceremony in Toronto on Thursday night. The novel follows a filmmaker documenting the lives of queer and Black characters who are pushed underground by urban prosperity in the fictional city of New Stockholm. The documentarian focuses on the death of an activist protesting a construction project. In addition to writing and filmmaking, Bah is a massage therapist. Other finalists include Benjamin Hertwig for 'Juiceboxers,' about four young soldiers serving in Afghanistan, and Vancouver-based Myriam Lacroix for the genre-bending 'How It Works Out,' in which a lesbian couple's relationship is reimagined through multiple scenarios. Also in the running were Andrew Boden of Burnaby, B.C., for 'When We Were Ashes,' about disabled children in Nazi Germany; Halifax writer David Huebert for 'Oil People,' about two families locked in a bitter rivalry that lasts generations; and Calgary's Natalie Sue for the tender comedy 'I Hope This Finds You Well,' about loneliness and love beyond our computer screens. Each shortlisted novelist receives $6,000. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 6, 2025.
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU target, 3-star DL Djidjou Bah commits to Wisconsin following official visit
MSU target, 3-star DL Djidjou Bah commits to Wisconsin following official visit Another Michigan State target in the 2026 class has elected to go elsewhere for his college ball. Three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah of Germantown, Tenn. announced his commitment to Wisconsin on Sunday night. The Badgers commitment from Bah was announced via a post on social media platform X, and came after his weekend official visit to Wisconsin. Bah holds a recruiting rating of 85 on 247Sports, and ranks as the No. 110 defensive lineman in the class. He is also listed as the No. 32 player from Tennessee and No. 1081 overall player in the country. Michigan State was recently named on of Bah's finalists, along with Wisconsin, Indiana, NC State, Northwestern, Georgia Tech, Iowa and Memphis. The Spartans were scheduled to have Bah take an official visit on June 20, but we can preassumably expect that visit to be cancelled with this commitment to the Badgers. A few other of the Spartans' targets in the 2026 class announced commitments to Big Ten schools on Sunday. Michigan State picked up a pair of commitments following this weekend's opening slate of official visits: linebacker Braylon Hodge and defensive back Brayden Thomas. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Interview with Wisconsin football top class of 2026 defensive line target Djidjou Bah
Interview with Wisconsin football top class of 2026 defensive line target Djidjou Bah Wisconsin football class of 2026 target, three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah, released his list of eight finalists on Friday. The Badgers made the cut, along with Indiana, NC State, Michigan State, Northwestern, Iowa, Georgia Tech, and Memphis. 247Sports ranks Bah as the No. 148th defensive lineman in the class and the No. 60 recruit from Tennessee. He has official visits scheduled to Wisconsin on May 30, Iowa on June 6, Indiana on June 13 and Michigan State on June 20, plus already completed one to Northwestern. The recruiting service has yet to release a prediction for his commitment decision. Wisconsin's class of 2026 currently ranks No. 44 nationally with seven players committed. The three-star lineman is one of the program's high-priority targets at the position, especially after King Liggins' commitment to Illinois. Bah caught up with Badgers Wire after releasing his list of finalists. Here is what he had to say about his recruitment and interest in the Badgers: BW: You hold offers from Northwestern, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. What stands out to you about the Big Ten and was playing in the conference a priority for you during your recruitment? Bah: The Big Ten is the best conference in football, in my opinion. To have the opportunity to play in the Big Ten is a blessing. I do want to play in a top tier conference like the Big Ten or SEC during my college career. BW: Where do you see yourself fitting in with the Badgers? Bah: I see myself fitting in a four-man front and also playing the three technique. BW: What is one area of your game you're looking to improve? Bah: I am focused on improving my hand placement and playing more with my hands, while also having a lower pad level. BW: Do you have a biggest influence in football whether that be a parent, player, or just someone who got you interested in the sport? Bah: My biggest influence is my entire family, their input in where I decide to go means a lot. BW: Do you have a potential time you are looking to commit? Bah: I'll be committing sometime in June or July. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
6-year-old Rochester fashionista's strut to be featured on hit CBS show
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — At just six years old, Sa'Riya Bah has already stepped into her passion: modeling fashion pieces. 'You can walk in different ways,' Bah said. 'And you can, do whatever you want, and it's really fun to do it, and I think everyone should learn how to do it,' Bah. But her creativity doesn't stop at clothes and shoes, Bah is also a dancer. She's put her skills to good use, modeling at Fashion Weeks across the country. 'I did one in New York, and I did one in Atlanta, and the one that's in the video is in Pennsylvania,' Bah said. The video — posted to Sa'Riya's Instagram in 2024. Sa'Riya is dressed in a floral dress and bow, and white sandals and she struts down the fashion runway. That video, has since garnered millions of views, with 235,000 likes on Instagram. 'When I'm walking, it gets me really happy. And when I wear start putting my clothes on, it makes me super happy to be walking,' Bah said. 'I love being on stage.' The video, also captured the attention of one hit CBS TV show — 'The Greatest #AtHome Videos,' hosted by Cedric the Entertainer. News 8 asked Sa'Riya how she felt when she learned her walk featured on the show. 'My grandma was really excited, and my grandma is really happy that she gets to see me on TV,' Sa'Riya said. Sa'Riya said this is just the start of this career. News 8's Gio Battaglia asked her her next goals for her fashion, modeling, and dance career. 'Something that I really want to do with fashion is […] teach other people how to do it, and if they wanted to try to do it, I would try to help them,' Bah said. 'The Greatest #AtHome Videos' airs on WROC on Friday at 8 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
