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Marguerite Abouet

Writing

Born January 1, 1971 · Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

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Biography

Marguerite Abouet is an Ivorian writer of bandes dessinées, best known for her graphic novel series Aya.

Awards & recognition

  • prix Jacques-Lob · 2022
  • Peter Pan prize · 2018
  • César Award — Best Film · 2014
  • Prix de la BD du Point · 2007
  • Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize — First Comic Book · 2006
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  • Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Filmography2 titles

Aya of Yop City

2013as Fanta / Mamadou's mother

The Rabbi's Cat

2011as African (voice)