This unique poetry prize celebrates the legacy of Downtown Eastside poet-activist Muriel Marjorie by requiring community activism by entrants as its only submission fee. Join us as the winners of the fourth annual Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize are announced and the winning authors read their poems.

Host: Isabella Mori

Readers: TBA (not announced in advance)

Emerging writers submit writing samples that professional editors will edit during one-on-one sessions. Participants will receive feedback on their work and learn about the editing process.

FREE EVENT

Anne Michaels, bestselling award-winning author of Fugitive Pieces and The Winter Vault, speaks on her mysterious and breathtaking new novel, Held. This is a collaborative event with Banyen Books and WORD Vancouver.

Host: Ross McKeachie

Reader: Anne Michaels, Held (Penguin Random House)