Colum McCann is the author of six novels and three collections of stories. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, he has been the recipient of many international honours, including the National Book Award, the International Dublin Impac Prize, a Chevalier des Arts et Lettres from the French government, election to the Irish arts academy. Sponsored by the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights Program, the English Department, and the Gerard Manley Hopkins Program. All are welcome.