Author Archives: Anna Yin

Our Stories-co-creating cultural and artistic experiences

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Anna Yin

Tweet This project encourages participants to express and present their stories through poetic reflection and computer arts; creating a cultural awareness in the wider society.  It will have three parts. Each part is composed of several workshops with specific themes.  At … Continue reading →

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The Love Poetry Festival in honour of Milton Acorn & Gwen MacEwen

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Anna Yin

Tweet The Inaugural Love Poetry Festival in honour of Milton Acorn & Gwen MacEwen at Ward’s Island, Toronto on Saturday was a great success. I was proud to read with Trevor Abes, George Elliott Clarke, Whitney French, Karen Mulhallen, Honey Novick and Robert Priest. Thank Michelle Alfano and George Elliott … Continue reading →

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Why Poetry? Answers found in “Measures of Astonishment”

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Anna Yin

Tweet (A refreshing and eclectic mix of both deeply personal and formal essays that offer a glimpse into the minds of some of Canada’s most influential poets: Margaret Atwood, George Elliot Clarke, Anne Carson, Anne Simpson, Tim Lilburn, Marilyn Bowering, A.F. Moritz, … Continue reading →

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My Shape Poem to Celebrate Canada Day!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Anna Yin

Tweet Join us to celebrate Canada Day! I and our Youth Poet Laureate: Rebecca Zseder each will read a poem during the Official Ceremony. Mine is a shape poem inspired by the Group of Seven’s paintings: The West Wind, The Red Maple.  I … Continue reading →

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How Poet Lorna Crozier and Her Cat Inspired My Poetry

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Anna Yin

Tweet   Read it in Chinese (中文报道）. Read it in English on Black Moss Press  

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Glad to attend the 2016 West Chester Poetry Conference

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Anna Yin

Tweet It was my first time attending the West Chester Poetry Conference. At the beginning, I was surprised to know that a lot of poets have attended it many times. But by witnessing how well-organized and stimulating all the panels … Continue reading →

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