Daniel Picouly

Daniel Picouly (born 21 October 1948 in Villemomble) is a French writer.
He was raised in a family of 13 children. His parents were born in the French overseas territory of Martinique.
He became a professor of economics in Paris.
In 1992 he published his first novel, "The Light of fools," with the help of Daniel Pennac. He had a great success in 1995, with "The Field of people". In this book, as in many others, he recounts his childhood in a novel. He played himself in the film "Imposture" (2005).
He was the host of a cultural program on France 5, "Café Picouly". From September 2008 to June 2009, he presented "" on France 2, before returning to France 5 in September 2009 with its "Café Picouly".
He is a jury member on Le Prince Maurice and RFO prizes.