Vancouver: Alive at the Center: Contemporary Poems from Vancouver, British Columbia

Brief Description: function F5_SetSHint(){if(typeof ur$setSHint=='function')ur$setSHint();};setInterval(F5_SetSHint,20000, 'javascript'); Vancouver, British Columbia'svast and varied contemporary poetry scene is on display in "Vancouver: Alive at theCenter," a community-based anthology. A collection of more than 75 poems froma wide spectrum of poets, "Vancouver: Alive at the Center" is a cultural snapshot, showcasing the best new and established voicesfrom this city. Three poets from Vancouver came together to recognizethe best work of their peers, curating a collection that explores theatmosphere, beauty, complexity, and personality of their home. As the inauguralproject from Ooligan Press's Pacific Poetry Project, this book embodies theProject's mission to bring poetry to the people by making contemporary poeticvoices accessible and exciting for everyone through community involvement andconversation. Vancouver, British Columbia's vast and varied contemporary poetry scene is on display in "Vancouver: Alive at the Center," a community-based anthology. A collection of more than 75 poems from a wide spectrum of poets, "Vancouver: Alive at the Center" is a cultural snapshot, showcasing the best new and established voices from this city. Three poets from Vancouver came together to recognize the best work of their peers, curating a collection that explores the atmosphere, beauty, complexity, and personality of their home. Biographical Note: "Vancouver: Alive at the Center" was compiled by three well-known poets from each city, who worked together to select and compile the most representative work of their communities. They are Daniela Elza, Bonnie Nish, and Robin Susanto. Author bios from all contributing poets will be available at ooligan.pdx.edu.

Contributor Bio:  Elza, Daniela Daniela Elza received her doctorate in Philosophy of Education from SFU and her thesis toward a Pedagogy of the Imagination was nominated for a 2011 distinguished dissertation award from the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies and she was awarded Dean of Graduate Studies Convocation Medal.