Raywat Deonandan
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Raywat Deonandan is a Canadian
author
and scientist
. He received his doctor of philosophy degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of Western Ontario
in 2001. Born in Guyana
, Deonandan immigrated to Canada at a young age.
His two books, Sweet Like Saltwater and Divine Elemental, were published in Toronto
by TSAR Publications
in 1999 and 2003 respectively. He was awarded the 2000 Guyana Prize for Literature.
Canada
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and scientist
Scientist
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. He received his doctor of philosophy degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
in 2001. Born in Guyana
Guyana
Guyana , officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, previously the colony of British Guiana, is a sovereign state on the northern coast of South America that is culturally part of the Anglophone Caribbean. Guyana was a former colony of the Dutch and of the British...
, Deonandan immigrated to Canada at a young age.
His two books, Sweet Like Saltwater and Divine Elemental, were published in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
by TSAR Publications
TSAR Publications
TSAR Publications is a Toronto-based nonprofit book publisher focusing on multicultural literature, particularly Canadian authors and subject matter....
in 1999 and 2003 respectively. He was awarded the 2000 Guyana Prize for Literature.