Où on va, papa?

Jean-Louis Fournier (born December 19, 1938, in Calais, France) is a French writer, humorist, and television director known for his humorous essays, children's books, and poignant récits exploring family life, including his notable work Où on va, papa? (2008), which won the Prix Femina amid some controversy. His other acclaimed works include Veuf (2011), La Noiraude, and Antivol, l'oiseau qui avait le vertige, and he is a member of the Académie Alphonse-Allais, with recent awards like the Prix Jean-Claude Dubois (2025). Read more →