Emile Martel is a writer, educator, and diplomat. Martel’s books include: For Orchestra and Solo Poet, Passeport, Les enfances brisees, L’ombre et le silence, Les gants jetes, and Bingt fois le corps des femmes. The French version of For Orchestra and Solo Poet, Pour orchestre et poète seul, won the Governor General’s Literary Award in 1995. Martel is an Officer of the Order of Canada.