Bywords 2017 John Newlove Poetry Award Reading and Ceremony

Hosted by Charles Earl

In Person Poetry

Admission

Free

Friday

Oct , 2017

8:30pm

Eastern

Christ Church Cathedral

414 Sparks St. • Ottawa

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Bywords 2017 John Newlove Poetry Award Reading and Ceremony

The winning poem vibrates with life all the while conveying a monastic silence. The poem patiently effloresces as it moves, line by line and image by image, at its own ruminative pace. Devoted to the natural world, the poet convokes the spiritual and the organic in language that sings with grace and clarity.

Gillian Sze, 2017 John Newlove Poetry Award judge

Join us for the launch of Ashes by Andrew Lafleche, the 2016 John Newlove Award Recipient. Featuring readings by the 2017 honourable mentions and award recipient (to be announced at the reading), plus music.

Books available for purchase at every event: Proceeds support our free children’s literacy programs.

The Authors

Andrew Lafleche

Andrew Lafleche is a Canadian poet, author, and journalist. His work covers topics such as spirituality, drugs, promiscuity, and alcohol, while using a spoken style of language and blending social criticism, philosophical reflection, explicit language, and black comedy. Andrew enlisted in the Canadian Forces at 21 and received an honourable discharge in 2014. He is the recipient of the 2016 John Newlove Poetry Award and a contributor to various national and international publications. Connect with Andrew online at: www.AJLafleche.com.