Wayne Grady (born 1948) is a Canadian author, editor, and translator. He is known for his work in both fiction and non-fiction, often exploring themes of identity, history, and the natural world.
Grady began his writing career as a journalist and editor. He has held editorial positions at several Canadian publications, including Saturday Night magazine.
He has written numerous books, including novels such as Gone West (2006), a historical fiction set in the American West, and Emancipation Day (2022), which won the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Emancipation Day explores the complexities of racial identity and family secrets.
Grady's non-fiction works include Tree: A Life Story (2010), a natural history of the eastern white pine; Breakfast at the Exit Cafe: Travels Through America (1991), a travelogue; and Bringing Back the Dodo (2017), which examines the science and ethics of de-extinction. He is also the author of The Quiet Game (1996), a memoir of growing up in Windsor, Ontario.
As a translator, Grady has translated numerous works from French to English. His translations have been recognized with awards.
Grady's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, engaging prose, and a deep sensitivity to the complexities of human experience and the natural world. He is considered a significant figure in contemporary Canadian literature.