New( at least to me) Writer

[Seasider]

In all the many lists of writers in English I have read on this website illustrating differing times, genders,nationalities and so forth, I have never noticed the name Mavis Gallant. When I noticed it I googled her. And she appears to be very well regarded and highly prized.
Why is she so unfamiliar? Or is it just me? I remember that JBI made some remarks about the quality of Canadian women writers recently. I don't think she was mentioned.

[Whosis]

I don't recognize her. I've seen authors more decorated than herself, though. I haven't picked up authors like Margaret Atwood myself. What is JBI?

[lichtrausch]

What is JBI?

An institution around these parts.

[Whosis]

In Canada? I'm not finding anything when I google it. Could someone spell it out for me?

[Kafka's Crow]

What is JBI?

Who is

[cacian]

I don't recognize her. I've seen authors more decorated than herself, though. I haven't picked up authors like Margaret Atwood myself. What is JBI?

JBI is a member.