The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experiences. –Emily Dickinson
I was so glad to visit the 8th Canadian Immigrants’ Stories Exhibition on World Poetry Day. I had the pleasure of meeting the project’s founder, Sholom Wargon. It’s a truly meaningful project.
Please feel free to visit the exhibition or explore the project online at immigrantstory.ca. After three months in Markham, the exhibition is now on view at the light-filled Pierre Berton Resource Library in Vaughan from March to May 2026.
I am working on my 2026 Poetry Translation Project with my other upcoming events. My special thanks to Nova Marketing Group, Triple J Canada, Sureway Press, CPAC, EAWLC, The League of Canadian Poets and Canadian poets Katherine L. Gordon and D.C. Reid..
This year is the 30th for Marty Award! I was honored to win the established literary award in 2014 with two poetry collections by Mosaic Press. Now with my new book: Breaking into Blossom (my 11th book) I was nominated for this award again, thanks to Frontenac House The League of Canadian Poets Mississauga Arts Council. Check what poets say about the book.
Anna Yin – REVIEW OF BREAKING INTO BLOSSOM by Susan McMaster, 2025)