Madeleine Thien is a Canadian author known for her poignant storytelling and exploration of themes such as identity, family, and history. Born in Vancouver in 1974, she is of Malaysian Chinese descent and often draws on her multicultural background in her writing. Thien has received numerous awards for her work, including the Governor General's Award for Fiction. Her notable novels include Do Not Say We Have Nothing, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Giller Prize. Thien's writing is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.