Writer Jean Billy Mondésir was born 42 years ago in Les Cayes

Jean Billy Mondésir, a writer known for his novel "Il fallait venir un soir," was born in Les Cayes 42 years ago, on November 10, 1984.

Careers in the book industry

Before dedicating himself to writing and promoting reading, he worked as a journalist, communications officer, and library facilitator.

Acclaimed work

He published two poetry collections, "Tèt gridap" and "Mes culottes perdues." In 2015, his first novel, "Il fallait venir un soir," received a special mention from the jury of the Prix Deschamps. The work was adapted for the stage during the Festival Nègès Mawon in 2017.

Petites étoiles

After returning to his hometown in 2015, he launched the "Petites étoiles" project the following year, which established reading clubs in schools. About twenty institutions in Camp-Perrin and the surrounding areas participate in it.