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Ruth Ohi
Children’s Book Writer and Illustrator
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Winners Announced for the 24th Danuta Gleed Literary Award
The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Jack Wang is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 24th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award,...
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If, When, new poetry collection by Bren Simmers
Bren Simmers
Bren Simmers is pleased to announce the publication of her third book of poetry, If, When (Gaspereau Press 2021). These poems link the author’s contemporary experiences living in Squamish, British Columbia, with those of her great-grandparents, who lived in the nearby mining town of Britannia a...
