The founder of immigrant story project Sholom Wargon found me at The Writers’ Union of Canada website and invited me to share my immigrant story, so here you are. You can check more stories there
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) Anna Yin & Jovan Shadd on May 28, 2025
Please join us in Toronto:
Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) CXI
Featured poets: Anna Yin & Jovan Shadd
+ Open Mic for poetry in any language
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON M5S 2M7
Open Mic Sign-up: 6:30 PM EST
Show 7-10 PM EST
Admission: $10-20 Sliding Scale
Glad to be a finalist for 2025 MARTY Established Literary Arts
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)