Antonio Michael Downing

ANTONIO MICHAEL DOWNING spends his time writing books, singing songs, and trying to make his Grandma proud. The Taylor Prize named him one of Canada’s best emerging authors. His acclaimed memoir Saga Boy was called by Giller winner Ian Williams “the triumph of Blackness everywhere…” His debut children’s book, Stars In My Crown is out now, and his debut novel for adults, Black Cherokee, is coming out in 2025. He writes and performs music as John Orpheus.