It was a challenge and an interesting experience to read nearly every book of poetry published in Canada this past year. I am delighted to announce my three award winners: Adèle Barclay, Chantal Gibson, and Nicola Vulpe. Their books are exceptional. Congratulations as well to the longlisted poets. It was a difficult decision indeed. I am grateful for each of these books.
Under the Gamma Camera Madeline Bassnett Gaspereau Press
The Danger Model Madelaine Caritas Longman McGill-Queen's University Press
Fresh Pack of Smokes Cassandra Blanchard Nightwood Editions
What is Long Past Occurs in Full Light Marilyn Bowering Mother Tongue Publishing
Wild Madder Brenda Leifso Brick Books
How She Read Chantal Gibson Caitlin Press
Salt and Ashes Adrienne Drobnies Signature Editions
Renaissance Normcore Adele Barclay Nightwood Editions
The Dark Set Tim Bowling Buckrider Books/Wolsak&Wynn
Insult to the Brain Nicola Vulpe Guernica Editions
Under the Gamma Camera Madeline Bassnett Gaspereau Press
The Danger Model Madelaine Caritas Longman McGill-Queen's University Press
Fresh Pack of Smokes Cassandra Blanchard Nightwood Editions
What is Long Past Occurs in Full Light Marilyn Bowering Mother Tongue Publishing
Wild Madder Brenda Leifso Brick Books
How She Read Chantal Gibson Caitlin Press
Salt and Ashes Adrienne Drobnies Signature Editions
Renaissance Normcore Adele Barclay Nightwood Editions
The Dark Set Tim Bowling Buckrider Books/Wolsak&Wynn
Insult to the Brain Nicola Vulpe Guernica Editions