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Carson, Michaels, Goyette among Griffin nominees

The Griffin Poetry Prize finalists were announced today, revealing a strong all-female Canadian shortlist that includes two McClelland & Stewart authors and a third from Nova Scotia's Gaspereau Press. Poet Jeramy Dodds, a finalist for ... Read More »

April 8, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

George Murray named new poet laureate of St. John’s

By Courtney Harper

The City of St. John's has appointed George Murray as its new poet laureate, a position he will hold for the next four years. Murray is the author of six poetry collections, including Whiteout and ... Read More »

April 7, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

League of Canadian Poets reveals award shortlists

By Sue Carter

The League of Canadian Poets kicked off National Poetry Month by announcing the shortlists for its three annual awards. The Raymond Souster Award is given for a book of poetry by an LCP member published ... Read More »

April 1, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

George Elliott Clarke on marathon-writing poetry

By Sue Carter

Traverse is a happy accident. I wrote it without knowing that I was writing a book-length poem. Its genesis was whimsical: 30 years after writing my first poems “ really, songs “ on July 1, ... Read More »

April 1, 2014 | Filed under: Authors

James Franco talks poetry with Jimmy Fallon

By Emma Renda

James Franco appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to discuss the release of his new poetry collection, Directing Herbert White, which hits shelves on April 15. The collection will be published ... Read More »

March 18, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Christian Bok’s Eunoia adapted for contemporary dance

By Sue Carter

Christian Bök's international best-selling book of poetry, Eunoia (Coach House Books), has inspired a Norwegian black-metal elegy, a 12-minute rock medley, and several classical scores, one of which was performed at Carnegie Hall. Now, the ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Jeremy Stewart wins Robert Kroetsch Award

By Sue Carter

British Columbia poet Jeremy Stewart has won this year's Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry for his manuscript Hidden City. He receives a contract with Invisible Publishing's Snare imprint and a $500 advance. In a ... Read More »

February 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards

Watch: David O’Meara and Hilotrons get animated

By Sue Carter

Ottawa indie band Hilotrons is showing its love for local poet David O'Meara by releasing an album based on his latest collection, A Pretty Sight (Coach House Books). The album, which features O'Meara reading, will ... Read More »

February 19, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

First seven poets-in-residence at Al Purdy’s A-frame announced

By Julie Baldassi

A CanLit tradition that started at the late, lauded poet Al Purdy's Prince Edward County home will continue with a new poet-in-residence program set to launch in July. Seven Canadian writers have been chosen for ... Read More »

February 3, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Operatic adaptation of Zachariah Wells’ poetry to be performed in Paris

By Sue Carter

Halifax poet Zachariah Wells is on his way overseas to hear his work performed at the Opéra National in Paris. Last year, Canadian baritone singer Phillip Addis approached Wells about adapting several of his poems ... Read More »

January 10, 2014 | Filed under: Authors

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Search Results by tag: poetry

Carson, Michaels, Goyette among Griffin nominees

George Murray named new poet laureate of St. John’s

League of Canadian Poets reveals award shortlists

George Elliott Clarke on marathon-writing poetry

James Franco talks poetry with Jimmy Fallon

Christian Bok’s Eunoia adapted for contemporary dance

Jeremy Stewart wins Robert Kroetsch Award

Watch: David O’Meara and Hilotrons get animated

First seven poets-in-residence at Al Purdy’s A-frame announced

Operatic adaptation of Zachariah Wells’ poetry to be performed in Paris

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