Haitian Author & Literary Artist
Weaving intricate tales of human experience and cultural identity
Stéphana Dorval is a passionate Haitian author who captures the complexity of life in Haiti through poetic prose and vivid storytelling, exploring resilience, identity, and the beauty found in Port-au-Prince.
Featured Work
Port-au-Prince: Mon brasier de ville
A gripping novel that portrays the resilience of a city and its people amidst chaos. Follow Mila as she navigates the emotional and physical landscapes of Port-au-Prince—a city that is both a cradle of dreams and a battleground of broken hopes.
Siwomyèl ak Sèl
A collection of poetry that delves into the personal and collective Haitian experience through four long poems written in Haitian Creole. A seawater bottle telling how a blossoming young woman carries within her life, despair, love, and an entire country.
"Words carry memory. Stories carry us."