First published 2021
This annual collection gathers poems from the nine writers shortlisted for the 2021 Griffin Poetry Prize. The anthology features Victoria Chang, Changtai Bi, Joseph Dandurand, Canisia Lubrin, Valzhyna Mort, Srikanth Reddy, Yusuf Saadi, Tracy K. Smith, and Yi Lei. Each poet contributes selections from their nominated collections. The Griffin Poetry Prize recognizes outstanding poetry published in English and in translation worldwide and across Canada. Since 2001, the prize has drawn global attention to exceptional poets and elevated the profile of contemporary poetry. The anthology serves as an annual showcase of the finest verse competing for one of literature's most significant and lucrative awards. Readers encounter diverse voices and styles representing both Canadian and international perspectives on the art form.
Genres: anthologies, poetry, canadian-literature, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: diverse-voices
Period: 2021
120 pages · Paperback · House of Anansi Press