"Winner 2022, Prix des Libraires Rights for TV adaptation purchased by Zone 3 A runaway bestseller in Québec, where it has captured the hearts of readers and pushed trans-identity into the mainstream conversation, Dandelion Daughter is an intimate, courageous portrait of what it’s like to grow up having been assigned the wrong sex at birth.
Set against the windswept countryside of the remote Charlevoix region some five hours north of Montreal, Gabrielle Boulianne-Tremblay’s autobiographical novel immortalizes her early years as an alienated boy trapped in a world of small-town values and her parents’ dissolving marriage, through complex adolescent years of self-discovery and first loves, to the harrowing episodes that fuel the growing realization that she must transition and give birth to her new self if she is to continue living at all. One of the first novels of its kind to appear in Québec, this inspiring story has already connected with a wide readership, and has been adopted by many schools to help expand worldviews and curriculums."
Gabrielle made her debut in feature films with a role in Ceux qui font les révolutions à moitié n’ont fait que se creuser un tombeau (Those Who Make Revolutions Halfway Only Dig Their Own Graves) in 2016. Her portrayal of Klas Batalo earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the Canadian Screen Awards - a historic moment as the first trans woman nominated in this category. She also appeared in Saint-Narcisse (2020), directed by Bruce LaBruce. Gabrielle has been part of music videos, documentaries, and TV shows. Her journey as a trans woman and her creative contributions continue to inspire and resonate with audiences.
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