Let's make this birthday one to remember.

56 years old (Born on January 19, 1969)

Happy Birthday, Edwidge Danticat! May your day be filled with more joy than a literary critic discovering hidden symbolism. From "Breath, Eyes, Memory" to the haunting beauty of "The Farming of Bones," you've given us stories that linger longer in our minds than leftover birthday cake.

Your words have illuminated Haitian-American experiences and touched countless hearts worldwide—earning you awards faster than we can say 'literary genius.' Here's hoping this year brings even greater inspiration (and fewer deadlines). Keep writing masterpieces; we'll keep reading them eagerly—and pretending we're sophisticated enough at parties by quoting lines from your books. Cheers!