Today we present two poems by J.D. Black, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read J.D.'s poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.
Today we present two poems by Mary Barnes, one of the contributors to Brian Bartlett's section from our 75th anniversary issue. Brian selected poets who didn't publish their first collections until the age of fifty or later and who provided a prose reflection in the issue itself. After you read Mary's poems, be sure to check out the issue, or buy it now.
One of the most eye-opening experiences I've had recently as a reader is the ability to share my books with my daughter.
Introduction: Sue Sinclair
Creative Nonfiction: Emily Pifer, Rebecca Givens Rolland
Fiction: Chris Bailey, Sandra Barnidge, Richard Kelly Kemick, Susie Taylor
Poetry: Joshua Ackerman, Devon Balwit, Dominique Béchard, Marvin Bell, Anne Compton, Emily Crompton, Adebe DeRango-Adem, Nome Emeka Patrick, Conor Kerr, Jennifer LoveGrove, Canisia Lubrin, Cassidy McFadzean, Christopher Merrill, Barbara Nickel, Dan O'Brien, Angela Sorby
Artwork: Crtis Botham
Introduction: Sue Sinclair
Advisory Board Introductions: Sharon Bala, Brian Bartlett, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Jo-Anne Elder, Rowan McCandless, Soraya Peerbye, Shannon Webb-Cambell
Contributors: Roy J. Adams, Mary Barnes, Brandi Bird, J.D. Black, Selina Boan, Nicole Breit, Brian Brett, Laurie Brinklow, Jake Byrne, Antony Di Nardo, Jo-Anne Elder, Tanya Evanson, Alyda Faber, Sue Goyette, Mackenzie Ground, Maureen Scott Harris, Maheen Hyder, shalan joudry, Jónína Kirton, Eva Kolacz, Hege A. Jakobsen Lepri, Lee Maracle, Rachel McCrum, Sofia Mostaghimi, Susan Musgave, Nolan Natasha, Cecily Nicholson, Arleen Paré, Barbara Pelman, E. Alex Pierce, Michelle Porter, Gabriel Robichaud, Ingrid Ruthig, Clarisse Baleja Saïdi, Anna Swanson, Michelle Sylliboy, Émilie Turmel, Arielle Twist, Jean Van Loon, Margo Wheaton.
Artwork: Sophie Hamidovic, Saman Sarheng, April White.
Rebecca Givens Rolland’s creative nonfiction piece, “The Magnesium”, appears in The Fiddlehead No. 283 (Spring 2020). Editorial Assistant Taidgh Lynch conducted the following interview via email in May 2020.
The Fiddlehead recognizes the white supremacy at work in countries around the world, including Canada. We recognize its presence in literary culture, including our own organization, whose genre editors and staff are and have been predominantly white. We pledge to prioritize offering staff and editorial roles to Black, Indigenous and other equity-seeking people as these positions become available.
It is important to me to elevate the voices of female writers from my city. Voices that are rich, diverse and often lost in the shadows of larger cities like Vancouver and Toronto. In light of everything happening in the USA and around the world right now, it feels even more imperative to make sure I use this space to showcase a book from a Black author. This Is How We Disappear by Edmonton poet Titilope Sonuga is a book of raw beauty and fierce joy.
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