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The Place of Scraps

The Place of Scraps

by Abel, Jordan

Book - 2013

Winner of the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, Abel's debut collection uses the technique of erasure to address the issue of cultural appropriation and the sometime fraught relationship between anthropology and aboriginal communities. Winner of the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, Abel's debut collection uses the technique of erasure to address the issue of cultural appropriation and the sometime fraught relationship between anthropology and aboriginal communities. Show less

Winner of the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, Abel's debut collection uses the technique of erasure to address the issue of cultural appropriation and the sometime fraught relationship between anthropology and aboriginal communities. Winner of the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, Abel's debut collection uses the technique of erasure to address the issue of cultural appropriation and the sometime fraught relationship between anthropology and aboriginal communities. Show less

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The Collected Works of Pat Lowther

The Collected Works of Pat Lowther

by Lowther, Pat

Book - 2010

Vancouver poet Pat Lowther died tragically in 1975. The League of Canadian Poets awards a prize named after her to the best poetry collection authored by a Canadian woman. Vancouver poet Pat Lowther died tragically in 1975. The League of Canadian Poets awards a prize named after her to the best poetry collection authored by a Canadian woman. Show less

Vancouver poet Pat Lowther died tragically in 1975. The League of Canadian Poets awards a prize named after her to the best poetry collection authored by a Canadian woman. Vancouver poet Pat Lowther died tragically in 1975. The League of Canadian Poets awards a prize named after her to the best poetry collection authored by a Canadian woman. Show less

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For your Safety Please Hold on

For your Safety Please Hold on

by Czaga, Kayla

Book - 2014

Winner of the Gerald Lampert Award, granted by the League of Canadian Poets for the Best Debut Book of poetry. Poems reflecting the poet's coming of age in Northern British Columbia. Winner of the Gerald Lampert Award, granted by the League of Canadian Poets for the Best Debut Book of poetry. Poems reflecting the poet's coming of age in Northern British Columbia. Show less

Winner of the Gerald Lampert Award, granted by the League of Canadian Poets for the Best Debut Book of poetry. Poems reflecting the poet's coming of age in Northern British Columbia. Winner of the Gerald Lampert Award, granted by the League of Canadian Poets for the Best Debut Book of poetry. Poems reflecting the poet's coming of age in Northern British Columbia. Show less

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Day and Night

Day and Night

by Livesay, Dorothy

Book - 2011

The late imagist poet Dorothy Livesay was one of the most esteemed poets in Canada. The B.C. Book Prizes named their annual poetry award-- given to the best book of poetry published by a B.C. Poet--after her. The late imagist poet Dorothy Livesay was one of the most esteemed poets in Canada. The B.C. Book Prizes named their annual poetry award-- given to the best book of poetry published by a B.C. Poet--after her. Show less

The late imagist poet Dorothy Livesay was one of the most esteemed poets in Canada. The B.C. Book Prizes named their annual poetry award-- given to the best book of poetry published by a B.C. Poet--after her. The late imagist poet Dorothy Livesay was one of the most esteemed poets in Canada. The B.C. Book Prizes named their annual poetry award-- given to the best book of poetry published by a B.C. Poet--after her. Show less

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School

School

by Currin, Jen

Unknown - 2014

Kwantlen College creative writing instructor Jen Currin's fourth collection. Shortlisted for the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. Kwantlen College creative writing instructor Jen Currin's fourth collection. Shortlisted for the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. Show less

Kwantlen College creative writing instructor Jen Currin's fourth collection. Shortlisted for the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. Kwantlen College creative writing instructor Jen Currin's fourth collection. Shortlisted for the Pat Lowther Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman. Show less

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Steveston

Steveston

by Marlatt, Daphne

Book - 2001

Originally published in the 1970s, this is a photographic and poetic exploration of the Japanese fishing village in Richmond. Originally published in the 1970s, this is a photographic and poetic exploration of the Japanese fishing village in Richmond. Show less

Originally published in the 1970s, this is a photographic and poetic exploration of the Japanese fishing village in Richmond. Originally published in the 1970s, this is a photographic and poetic exploration of the Japanese fishing village in Richmond. Show less

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Karyotype

Karyotype

by Trainor, Kim

Book - 2015

The debut collection from Vancouver poet Kim Trainor, reflect the poets interests in archaeology and physiology. The debut collection from Vancouver poet Kim Trainor, reflect the poets interests in archaeology and physiology. Show less

The debut collection from Vancouver poet Kim Trainor, reflect the poets interests in archaeology and physiology. The debut collection from Vancouver poet Kim Trainor, reflect the poets interests in archaeology and physiology. Show less

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Blue Sonoma

Blue Sonoma

by Munro, Jane

Unknown - 2014

Vancouver poet Jane Munro won the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize for this collection. Vancouver poet Jane Munro won the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize for this collection. Show less

Vancouver poet Jane Munro won the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize for this collection. Vancouver poet Jane Munro won the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize for this collection. Show less

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Ink on Paper

Ink on Paper

by Cran, Brad

Book - 2013

The second book of poetry from former Vancouver Poet Laureate. The second book of poetry from former Vancouver Poet Laureate. Show less

The second book of poetry from former Vancouver Poet Laureate. The second book of poetry from former Vancouver Poet Laureate. Show less

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Waiting Room

Waiting Room

by Zilm, Jennifer

Book - 2016

Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Show less

Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry. Show less

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The False Laws of Narrative

The False Laws of Narrative

The Poetry of Fred Wah

by Wah, Fred

Book - 2009

A selection from experimental poet and former Poet Laureate of Canada Fed Wah. A selection from experimental poet and former Poet Laureate of Canada Fed Wah. Show less

A selection from experimental poet and former Poet Laureate of Canada Fed Wah. A selection from experimental poet and former Poet Laureate of Canada Fed Wah. Show less

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God of Missed Connections

God of Missed Connections

by Bachinsky, Elizabeth

Book - 2009

New Westminter based poet Elizabeth Bachinsky's third collection explores the poet's Ukrainian heritage. New Westminter based poet Elizabeth Bachinsky's third collection explores the poet's Ukrainian heritage. Show less

New Westminter based poet Elizabeth Bachinsky's third collection explores the poet's Ukrainian heritage. New Westminter based poet Elizabeth Bachinsky's third collection explores the poet's Ukrainian heritage. Show less

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The Red Files

The Red Files

by Bird-Wilson, Lisa

Book - 2016

Using family history and archival research, Lisa Bird-Wilson's debut examines the legacy of the residential school system. Using family history and archival research, Lisa Bird-Wilson's debut examines the legacy of the residential school system. Show less

Using family history and archival research, Lisa Bird-Wilson's debut examines the legacy of the residential school system. Using family history and archival research, Lisa Bird-Wilson's debut examines the legacy of the residential school system. Show less

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Twoism

Twoism

by Blythe, Ali

Book - 2015

Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award for best book of poetry published in B.C. Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award for best book of poetry published in B.C. Show less

Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award for best book of poetry published in B.C. Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award for best book of poetry published in B.C. Show less

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100 Days

100 Days

by Okot Bitek, Juliane

Book - 2016

Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award. Explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award. Explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Show less

Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award. Explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Shortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay Award. Explores the legacy of the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Show less

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Children of Air India

Children of Air India

Un/authorized Exhibits and Interjections

by Saklikar, Ren

Book - 2013

The debut book of poetry from Surrey's first poet laureate. Explores the legacy of the 1985 bombing of Air India 182, which killed 329 people, including the poet's aunt. It was the worst mass murder in Canadian history. The debut book of poetry from Surrey's first poet laureate. Explores the legacy of the 1985 bombing of Air India 182, which killed 329 people, including the poet's aunt. It was the worst mass murder in Canadian history. Show less

The debut book of poetry from Surrey's first poet laureate. Explores the legacy of the 1985 bombing of Air India 182, which killed 329 people, including the poet's aunt. It was the worst mass murder in Canadian history. The debut book of poetry from Surrey's first poet laureate. Explores the legacy of the 1985 bombing of Air India 182, which killed 329 people, including the poet's aunt. It was the worst mass murder in Canadian history. Show less

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The Things I Heard About You

The Things I Heard About You

by Leslie, Alex

Unknown - 2014

Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch award for Innovative Poetry, Leslie's debut executes a process whereby vignettes and scenes break apart into fragments, rumours or suggestions of the original story. Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch award for Innovative Poetry, Leslie's debut executes a process whereby vignettes and scenes break apart into fragments, rumours or suggestions of the original story. Show less

Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch award for Innovative Poetry, Leslie's debut executes a process whereby vignettes and scenes break apart into fragments, rumours or suggestions of the original story. Shortlisted for the 2014 Robert Kroetsch award for Innovative Poetry, Leslie's debut executes a process whereby vignettes and scenes break apart into fragments, rumours or suggestions of the original story. Show less

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Ignite

Ignite

by Spenst, Kevin

Book - 2016

A finalist for the Alfred G. Bailey Prize, Surrey born poet Kevin Spenst's second collection explores the poet's father's lifelong struggle with schizophrenia. A finalist for the Alfred G. Bailey Prize, Surrey born poet Kevin Spenst's second collection explores the poet's father's lifelong struggle with schizophrenia. Show less

A finalist for the Alfred G. Bailey Prize, Surrey born poet Kevin Spenst's second collection explores the poet's father's lifelong struggle with schizophrenia. A finalist for the Alfred G. Bailey Prize, Surrey born poet Kevin Spenst's second collection explores the poet's father's lifelong struggle with schizophrenia. Show less

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Marry & Burn

Marry & Burn

by Rose, Rachel

Book - 2015

The fourth collection from former Vancouver poet laureate, Marry and Burn explores the poet's divorce. Shortlisted for 2016 Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Pat Lowther Award. The fourth collection from former Vancouver poet laureate, Marry and Burn explores the poet's divorce. Shortlisted for 2016 Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Pat Lowther Award. Show less

The fourth collection from former Vancouver poet laureate, Marry and Burn explores the poet's divorce. Shortlisted for 2016 Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Pat Lowther Award. The fourth collection from former Vancouver poet laureate, Marry and Burn explores the poet's divorce. Shortlisted for 2016 Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Pat Lowther Award. Show less

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Coal and Roses

Coal and Roses

Twenty-one Glosas

by Page, P. K.

Unknown - 2009

One of Canada's most esteemed poet's P.K. Page frequently wrote glosas: where the lines of a poem by another poet are interwoven into a new poem. One of Canada's most esteemed poet's P.K. Page frequently wrote glosas: where the lines of a poem by another poet are interwoven into a new poem. Show less

One of Canada's most esteemed poet's P.K. Page frequently wrote glosas: where the lines of a poem by another poet are interwoven into a new poem. One of Canada's most esteemed poet's P.K. Page frequently wrote glosas: where the lines of a poem by another poet are interwoven into a new poem. Show less

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In the Dog House

In the Dog House

by John-Kehewin, Wanda

Book - 2013

In this debut, Wanda John-Kehewin combines elements of First Nations oral tradition with a style of dramatic narrative that originates from the earliest traditions of cultural storytelling. In this debut, Wanda John-Kehewin combines elements of First Nations oral tradition with a style of dramatic narrative that originates from the earliest traditions of cultural storytelling. Show less

In this debut, Wanda John-Kehewin combines elements of First Nations oral tradition with a style of dramatic narrative that originates from the earliest traditions of cultural storytelling. In this debut, Wanda John-Kehewin combines elements of First Nations oral tradition with a style of dramatic narrative that originates from the earliest traditions of cultural storytelling. Show less

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From the Poplars

From the Poplars

by Nicholson, Cecily

Unknown - 2014

An archival exploration of the history Poplar Island in the Fraser River. Passed daily by SkyTrain commuters, this industrial area was once the home to on...Show more An archival exploration of the history Poplar Island in the Fraser River. Passed daily by SkyTrain commuters, this industrial area was once the home to one of the province's first reserves and a place where Indigenous small pox victims were quarantined and buried. Winner of the 2015 Dorothy Livesay Prize. Show less

An archival exploration of the history Poplar Island in the Fraser River. Passed daily by SkyTrain commuters, this industrial area was once the home to on...Show more An archival exploration of the history Poplar Island in the Fraser River. Passed daily by SkyTrain commuters, this industrial area was once the home to one of the province's first reserves and a place where Indigenous small pox victims were quarantined and buried. Winner of the 2015 Dorothy Livesay Prize. Show less

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Falsework

Falsework

by Geddes, Gary

Book - 2007

Victoria poet Gary Geddes is especially well known for his edited anthology 20th Century Poetry and Poetics, a staple in many college classrooms. Victoria poet Gary Geddes is especially well known for his edited anthology 20th Century Poetry and Poetics, a staple in many college classrooms. Show less

Victoria poet Gary Geddes is especially well known for his edited anthology 20th Century Poetry and Poetics, a staple in many college classrooms. Victoria poet Gary Geddes is especially well known for his edited anthology 20th Century Poetry and Poetics, a staple in many college classrooms. Show less

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Flightpaths

Flightpaths

The Lost Journals of Amelia Earhart

by Greco, Heidi

Book - 2017

Surrey poet re-imagines Amelia Earhart. Surrey poet re-imagines Amelia Earhart. Show less

Surrey poet re-imagines Amelia Earhart. Surrey poet re-imagines Amelia Earhart. Show less

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The Other Side of Ourselves

The Other Side of Ourselves

Poems

by Taylor, Rob

Book - 2011

This is the first book by Vancouver poet Rob Taylor. This is the first book by Vancouver poet Rob Taylor. Show less

This is the first book by Vancouver poet Rob Taylor. This is the first book by Vancouver poet Rob Taylor. Show less

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