Join the UBC Library Writer-in-Resident, Evelyn Lau, for a special event as she reads from and discusses her latest poetry collection, Parade of Storms. Evelyn will share insights into her creative journey, the challenges and rewards of a writing life, and the influences that have shaped her 10 books of poetry. Whether you’re an aspiring writer or simply curious about her work, this event offers an intimate look at the craft, and inspiration behind one of Canada’s most beloved poets. In partnership with Word Vancouver, this event will be moderated by Word Vancouver’s festival director, Bonnie Nish.
Location: Irving K Barber Learning Centre
Sponsored by: Word Vancouver · UBC Library sponsors the Writer-in-Residence program
Moderators: Bonnie Nish
Reader: Evelyn Lau, Parade of Storms (Anvil Press)
About The Host
Bonnie Nish
Dr. Bonnie Nish is Executive Director of Word Vancouver and Pandora’s Collective Outreach Society. She holds a Master’s in Arts Education from Simon Fraser University and a PhD in Language and Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia, where she currently teaches. A certified Expressive Arts Therapist and faculty member at the Vancouver Expressive Arts Therapy School, Bonnie has led workshops across North America for over 20 years. She is the author of Love and Bones, co-editor of Concussion and Mild TBI: Not Just Another Headline, and co-author of Cantata in Two Voices with Jude Neale. Bonnie lives in Vancouver and is working on a new book.
About The Readers
Name
Evelyn Lau is the Vancouver author of fifteen books, including ten volumes of poetry. Her first book, Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid (HarperCollins, 1989) was published when she was eighteen; it was made into a CBC movie starring Sandra Oh in her first major role. Evelyn’s short stories, essays, and novel have been translated into a dozen languages. Her poetry has received the Milton Acorn Award, the Pat Lowther Award, a National Magazine Award, and nominations for the BC Book Prize and the Governor General’s Award. Her poems have been chosen for inclusion in both the Best Canadian Poetry and Best American Poetry anthologies. From 2011-2014, Evelyn served as Poet Laureate for the City of Vancouver. Her previous collection is Cactus Gardens (Anvil, 2022), which was included in CBC’s Top 20 Poetry Books of 2022, shortlisted for the City of Vancouver Book Award, and received the Fred Cogswell Award. Parade of Storms is her tenth collection of poetry.
