Latner Writers' Trust Poetry Prize

The Latner Writers' Trust Poetry Prize is a Canadian literary award.[1] Presented by the Writers' Trust of Canada and the Latner Family Foundation, the award presents $25,000 annually to a Canadian poet who has published at least three collections, to honour their body of work.[2]

Announced in April 2014,[2] the award was presented for the first time on November 4.[2] Its inaugural jury consisted of poets Stephanie Bolster, Lorna Crozier and Fred Wah.[2]

Winners

References

  1. ↑ "Latner Writers’ Trust Poetry Prize to give $25,000 to Canadian in mid-career". Canadian Press via 1310 News, April 22, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "New prize to award $25,000 annually to Canadian poets". National Post, April 22, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Miriam Toews wins $25,000 Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize". Toronto Star, November 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ "André Alexis wins Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize". The Globe and Mail, November 3, 2015.
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