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Griffin shortlist features newcomers Pollock, Williams

In a year that boasted collections from A.F. Moritz, Don McKay, and Roo Borson, the jury for this year's Griffin Poetry Prize (which covers books published in 2012) has opted to put the spotlight on ... Read More »

April 9, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

Wattpad teams up with Margaret Atwood to launch Atty Awards for international poetry

By Natalie Samson

Wattpad, a Toronto-based online community for international writers and readers, has put out a call for submissions for its first ever Atty Awards recognizing work by undiscovered poets. Winning entries will be selected by Margaret ... Read More »

August 2, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Digital publishing and technology

Vancouver to live stream Griffin gala

By Katie Gowrie

For the first time ever, Vancouver residents will get a chance to view the Griffin Poetry Prize ceremony without having to go to Toronto. Griffin Vancouver: A Celebration of Poetry will feature a live stream ... Read More »

June 5, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Canadian literary event roundup: June 1-7

By Katie Gowrie

Deux Voiliers Publishing open house featuring Brendan Ray, Stephen Lorne Bennett, Chris Turner, and Con Cu, Collected Works Bookstore, Ottawa (June 1, 7 p.m., free) Niagara Literary Arts Festival kicks off with readings by Erno ... Read More »

June 1, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Dionne Brand gets the Griffin

By Stuart Woods

In handing out the 2011 Griffin Poetry Prize, prize founder Scott Griffin spoke of the borderless quality of great poetry. That sentiment was echoed by this year's Canadian winner, Dionne Brand, who, in accepting the ... Read More »

June 1, 2011 | Filed under: Book news

Gerald Lampert and Pat Lowther shortlists announced

By Sue Carter

Shortlists for the annual Gerald Lampert Award and the Pat Lowther Memorial Award were announced last night at the National Poetry Month launch event in Toronto. The Gerald Lampert Award recognizes the best debut poetry ... Read More »

April 5, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Brand, Buffam, Steffler vie for 2011 Griffin Prize

By Stuart Woods

The 2011 Griffin Poetry Prize pits two established Canadian poets against a relative newcomer. McClelland & Stewart, the publisher with the most wins in the prize's 11-year history, has two titles on the Canadian shortlist: ... Read More »

April 5, 2011 | Filed under: Awards

Scott Griffin brings poetry into Canadian schools

By Stuart Woods

Canadian literary benefactor Scott Griffin is taking his passion for poetry “ in particular, the live recitation of poetry “ into schools across Canada with a new bilingual recitation contest that will award $10,000 to ... Read More »

November 23, 2010 | Filed under: Book news, Libraries

Griffin Poetry Prize pot doubles to $200,000

By Stuart Woods

The world's most lucrative poetry prize just got a little richer. In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Griffin Poetry Prize, founder Scott Griffin announced this morning that annual prize winnings will double to ... Read More »

April 6, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Cormorant Books to launch poetry line in 2011

By Stuart Woods

Cormorant Books is set to launch a new poetry line, according to a press release sent out earlier today. Beginning in spring 2011, the Toronto-based publisher will release four poetry titles per year. The new ... Read More »

January 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

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