Malaysian author Vanessa Chan's 'The Storm We Made' longlisted for First Novel Prize


'It continues to surprise and humble me that a story about Malaysia, with its roots in my family, is continuing to be read in the US and around the world,' says Chan about her debut novel 'The Storm We Made'. Photo: The Star/Art Chen

Malaysian author Vanessa Chan’s debut novel, The Storm We Made, has been longlisted for The Center for Fiction (CFF) 2024 First Novel Prize.

“I’m honoured that The Storm We Made is nominated for this prize alongside other incredible and significant debut novels. It continues to surprise and humble me that a story about Malaysia, with its roots in my family, is continuing to be read in the US and around the world. I’m so grateful to the CFF judges and readers who read and considered my novel,” says Chan, who currently lives in New York.

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