Friday, April 01, 2011

Aqua Books Lansdowne



Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry/Prix Lansdowne de poésie nominees (l-r): Jonathan Ball, Ariel Gordon & Lori Cayer.

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The Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry/Prix Lansdowne de poésie is an annual award presented to the Manitoba writer whose full length adult book of poetry in either French or English is judged the best written.

The award will be handed out April 17 the Manitoba Book Awards gala, which will be held at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain.

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I think I look tired and therefore kind of squinty here. But oh well. Very nice to have heard Jonathan and Lori read, esp. as this was the first time I've been on the same bill as Lori, nevermind the same shortlist.

2 comments:

sms said...

super super congrats o fearless May Day leader. always grateful to you for your generosity of spirit and fine, fine words.

Ariel Gordon said...

Thanks, sms! Can't wait to see your work over at May Day in a few weeks...