The 2024 final brings together the nine best candidates, from 120,000 secondary and high school students. Before the judges, the finalists have to read a set text, seen for the first time on the eve of the final, judged on four main criteria: expression, rhythm, tone, ability to transmit emotion.

Recognised as the father of Ivorian literature, Bernard Binlin Dadié died in 2019 at 103. Having lived through a century of history, his views are clearly stamped on his innumerable writings. A look back at the turbulent career of a visionary who fought for the dignity of his fellow citizens.

Discovering the soul of Quebec down the ages! A fascinating anthology that takes us from Cartier to Lepage, exploring the capital of the Belle Province through the writings of famous authors such as Charles Dickens and Jacques Poulin.

The francophone poetry scene through the authors-performers of today.

How truly understand the work of Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850)? Through his life: a prodigious literary, romantic, political and financial adventure, that saw a young provincial become the most famous writer of his time, producing a monumental volume of work. With personal accounts by Adrien Goetz, Dan Franck, Marc Dugain...

The story of twenty figures whose creative work in the French language served ideals of liberty, emancipation and independence. The series recounts the destiny and work of these men and women, exceptional artists, some of the best writers amongst francophone poets and novelists. The ink may sometimes have faded, almost disappeared, leaving a blank page blown by the winds of history. "Black Ink and White Page" brings them back from oblivion.

In Africa, folk tales form part of a long oral tradition. Recounted by talented story-tellers, often as night falls, they pass on values or beliefs and broach sensitive subjects such as death, poverty or sterility. Join us and discover just a few of them.

Discover eight Canadian legends illustrated by video. Amongst them, "The Wolverine", "The Black Horse", "Captain Craig's Ghost Ship" and "The Bears of the Red Mountains".

They are all authors who have chosen French as their language of expression. A choice often guided by emotion, personal history but also by a desire for deconstruction or to make a point.

Literary news, with pleasure as its theme. On the table: a plate of well-known, international authors, who make us want to enjoy stories, devour pages, and savour words like fine literature gourmets.