Reading in Montague on June 1st

A diverse group of readers: Jeff Bursey, Kathleen Hamilton, Beth E. Janzen, and Orysia Dawydiak will be reading at the Montague library on June 1st from 2 pm until 4 pm. The event is hosted by The Montague Library Writers Guild. There will be light refreshments and books for sale. I’m looking forward to it! This group (+ Steve Mayoff who unfortunately isn’t able to attend the Montague reading) read in Summerside last January, and had a great time. Prepare to be entertained!

 

Dianne in The Buzz

There’s a great interview with Dianne Hicks Morrow on her new role as PEI’s poet laureate in The Buzz. Jane Ledwell always does such a great job of profiling PEI’s many talented arts types! Check it out by clicking here.

 

Yvette’s Poetry to Appear in New Anthology

Yvette Doucette is one of the poets included in a new anthology called The Great Black North: Contemporary African Canadian Poetry.  The launch is going to take place in Halifax next week, and Yvette will be there to participate in the reading. Details:

• When: Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm
• Where: Black Cultural Centre, 1149 Main Street, Halifax
• What: The Great Black North is Edited by Valerie Mason-John and Kevan Anthony Cameron with an introduction by George Elliott Clarke and a Preface by Karina Vernon

For more about the anthology, check out their website by clicking here.

Check out Yvette’s cool page and gorgeous photo at the anthology’s website by clicking here.

Congratulations, Yvette! We are all looking forward to seeing your work in this new book.

 

A Poet Laureate among us!

Dianne Hicks Morrow & Robert Henderson

We are all thrilled that Dianne Hicks Morrow has been named PEI’s 5th poet laureate! A quote from Dianne:

In my new role, I plan to build on the excellent work already done by my predecessors…. I believe that a poem can be about anything, and that anyone can write a poem, so I enjoy proving that in workshops and readings. And as a long-time community developer, I look forward to hearing what the Island community wants me to do.

She’s going to do a great job! I’m looking forward to your “reign”, Dianne!

You can read the official news release and see a couple of nice pics by clicking here.

 

photo credit of Morrow & Henderson: Brian Simpson