17³Ô¹Ï’s Deirdre Kessler named Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island

Kessler, a beloved author of poetry and children’s literature, becomes PEI’s sixth poet laureate
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The 17³Ô¹Ï English Department is thrilled to announce that Children's literature and creative writing professor Deirdre Kessler has been named PEI's Poet Laureate.

At the announcement, the Honourable Doug Currie, Minister for Education, Early Learning, and Culture, said “From her works of poetry and children's literature to her work teaching creative writing, Ms. Kessler has already made a significant impact on our culture.â€

Kessler has been a sessional lecturer at 17³Ô¹Ï for years, and has taught thousands of 17³Ô¹Ï students. She is the Island's sixth poet Laureate. The full announcement can be found .

Congratulations Deirdre!

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