Lunch Poems presents Tolu Oloruntoba & Karen Solie (Online) Lunch Poems at SFU is a unique opportunity to celebrate poetry and is held the third Wednesday of every month, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Reading with Karen Solie (who just won the GG for WELLWATER) at SFU's Lunch Poems. November 19, 12- 1 PM, PST. On Zoom. Registration at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-poem...

Don’t Go It Alone! And Other Tips on How To Get Your First Book Published with a University Press <p>Publishing a book can be an isolated -- and isolating -- experience, but it doesn't have to be. Two university press editors share

Another great post in honour of University Press week:
www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/art...

Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE speaks to the ever-present Islamophobia, anti-Arab racism, and xenophobia that exist in Canadian society and culture.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

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#poetry #debut #Lebanon #immigrant #diasporalit #hybrid #arab

Ramadan’s poetry in THIS SWEET RUPTURE reveals some of the cultural negotiation that occurs within BIPOC immigrant families when one is a first-generation child, living in a liminal space between cultures.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

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#poetry #Lebanon #diasporalit #hybrid #arab

Honoured!! Thanks to all that borrowed my book from the library and read it :) y’all make the world a brighter place

Thank you, Alberta readers! THIS SWEET RUPTURE (Omar Ramadan) and NORTHERNY (Dawn Macdonald) are both on this list of remarkable books from Alberta publishers.
https://bit.ly/4ndKZIm

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Omar Ramadan’s work reminds one of the writing of BIPOC immigrant poets to Canada such as Moni Brar and Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike.
THIS SWEET RUPTURE will be placed in conversations alongside Noor Naga, Omar El Akkad, and Saeed Teebi.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

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Cover and author image

“Ramadan layers sonic patterns into sensory delights around the dinner table…. A dazzling collection...” Cristalle Smith, author of Invisible Lives
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@cristallesmith.bsky.social #poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #Lebanon #immigrant

Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.

On September 30, we share links to resources for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection: https://bit.ly/3PPLIRI
#UAlberta Press books: https://bit.ly/4e7NHMb
Department of Canadian Heritage: https://bit.ly/3o5GDZa

#TRC #NTRD @abbookpub.bsky.social

“These are haunting and humorous lessons in how to be human. Each poem is a whole world of love amongst our world of wars.” Kaityln Purcell, author of ʔbédayine
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#poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #immigrant

Edmonton friends, Lorna Crozier is coming to MacEwan U as the guest speaker at this year's Monica Miller Memorial event. She will be interviewed by Alice Major.
October 8 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm

It's free to attend. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gFyCTO

#books #CKUA #lecture

“In urgent and tender language, Omar reminds us that, though the echoes, scars, and shadows of war surround us, we can draw strength from family love and the abiding power of beauty in community.” Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike, there’s more
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Lethbridge: Omar Ramadan will be reading from THIS SWEET RUPTURE at The Word On The Street. Catch him on Saturday, September 20 at 3, then get your book signed at 4!

See the full line-up and schedule at https://bit.ly/4gcApjc

University of Alberta Press - Poetry University of Alberta Press accepts poetry manuscripts between September 1 and 30 each year, written by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. At the end of the submission period, the Press, working ...

University of Alberta Press poetry window is now open, until Sept 30, for collections by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 50 pages min. Our poetry jury will choose up to three manuscripts for publication in Spring 2027.

ualbertapress.submittable.com/submit/71285...

Wonderful to see Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE on the bestseller list yet again!

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#poetry #MiddleEast #War #Food

Computer screen showing four readers on Zoom.

Poetry! Thanks to everyone who came to Literary Editions this evening! Congrats to Omar, Lisa, and Shannon on such wonderful collections, and to Aaron for being a masterful host.
#EdmPoetryFest
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Literary Editions invitation poster.

Edmonton friends and poetry-lovers everywhere! It's time for Literary Editions with poets Shannon Arntfield, Lisa Baird, and Omar Ramadan.
Join online or in person: April 23 from 5 to 6:30 pm MT.

Register: www.eventbrite.ca/manage/event...

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Cover of poetry collection entitled Sweet Rupture by Omar Ramadan. The cover art is an abstract painting reminiscent of a group of apricots. The colours are bright orange and yellow against a background of navy.

Congratulations @orphdc.bsky.social on a powerful collection! Love these #poems especially: "Dogs Myth-Make the Desert", “Basha Sparrows”, “We Stop to Imagine a Skyline Without the Fire Stack”, "Cloud Seeding the Empty Quarter", "Origin Myths or A Poem for Survivor’s Guilt—Cut Up" + more! Blurbs⬇️

Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE is on the poetry bestseller list again (#2) and we are so appreciative of Edmonton's poetry community. Thank you!
ualbertapress.ca/978177212797...

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Will be reading from my debut collection at this wonderful event alongside Lisa Baird and Shannon Antfield and hosted by @aaronkreuter.bsky.social! Tune in or come in person if you’re in Edmonton!

Big congrats to my dear friend on this nomination! Invisble Lives is an incredible book and this recognition is so deserved :)

Thank you all who’ve bought the book!! #1 on the best seller list :)

THIS SWEET RUPTURE has hit #1.
Congratulations, Omar Ramadan. And thank you, Edmonton!
ualbertapress.ca/978177212797...

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Big thanks to those buying local! This Sweet Rupture is #3 on the best seller list for last week 👀

Please check out this amazing review by Amanda Earl. I'm so humbled and honored that my work received such care and attention.

Reading poetry collection This Sweet Rupture by Omar Ramadan (University of Alberta Press), with its bright, colourful cover, while riding a Toronto streetcar

"And they say

you are from all the places my ancestors smashed rose petals
into jam, sealed in glass jars"

#TodaysPoem #poetry
For the Syrian Oud Player by Omar Ramadan (@orphdc.bsky.social) from This Sweet Rupture (2025 @ualbertapress.bsky.social) tinyurl.com/mr2aps8a

Honoured to be mentioned in @49thshelf.bsky.social most anticipated 2025 spring poetry preview!
My debut is out now! Get it wherever you get your books from :)

Most Anticipated: Our 2025 Spring Poetry Preview · Blog Post · 49th Shelf Poetry to look forward to in the first half of 2025.

We know you've been waiting and now it's here! Check out our most anticipated spring poetry preview with titles from @arsenalpulp.bsky.social @ualbertapress.bsky.social @nimbuspub.bsky.social @mcgillqueensup.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social 49thshelf.com/Blog/2025/03... #CanLit #Poetry

Oh, wow! What a wealth of poetry to choose from heading into spring.
We are delighted to have three books on the list: WHEN WHALES WENT BACK TO THE WATER, THIS SWEET RUPTURE, and PYTHON LOVE.

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