Colum McCann is an Irish journalist and writer with a passion for writing and journalism. His works, widely known in Ireland and the United States, have won him numerous prizes and awards, all of which pay tribute to his literary genius and highly original style. Don’t hesitate to open one of her books: it’s easy to get caught up in her stories!
Colum McCann was born in Dublin in 1965, into a family already passionate about literature. His father, Sean McCann, is a journalist himself, and was able to instill the same passion in his son from an early age.
After a brilliant school career, Colum McCann began studying journalism at St Joseph’s College, Dublin, the largest journalism school in Ireland at the time. After graduating, he joined the Evening Herald as an editor, and became official correspondent for the Dublin Evening Press in the 80s. The young man quickly established an excellent reputation in the Irish journalistic world.
But that’s not enough for Colum McCann, who is eager to travel and discover the United States. Barely 21, he decided to leave for the United States… on a bicycle! Over a period of 2 years, he travelled more than 20,000 km across the country, working at a variety of odd jobs. It was this journey that inspired his first novel, “Sisters”, published in 1991. It was a huge success, and his book was translated into over 26 languages.
After this initial success, Colum McCann left for Japan to discover the country, then decided to return to the United States, where he decided to settle permanently. He found a teaching position at a New York school where he taught the intricacies of creative writing, and continued to publish his novels over the years.
Most of his works have received critical acclaim, and literary awards have consistently confirmed his talent. Even today, Colum McCann continues to publish, teach and give a number of conferences dedicated to writing.
