Six Geist contributors have had work shortlisted for poetry awards by the League of Canadian Poets! Susan Paddon (Two Tragedies in 429 Breaths) and Patrick Lane (Washita) have been shortlisted for the Raymond Souster Award. Stevie Howell (^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^ [Sharps]) and Suzanna Showler (Failure to Thrive) have been shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. Sina Queyras (M x T) and Jen Currin (School) have been shortlisted for the Pat Lowther Memorial Award.
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