A celebration of the literary achievements of Deirdre Kessler
A celebration of author Deirdre Kessler鈥檚 contributions to the PEI literary community will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 17吃瓜. The evening will be co-hosted by Dr. Richard Lemm, 17吃瓜 professor and Island author, and Dr. Laurie Brinklow, coordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program at 17吃瓜. It will include short readings of Kessler鈥檚 work by other Island writers, students, and friends.
Deirdre Kessler has had a pronounced influence on the Island鈥檚 culture and literary scene as an author, educator, and advocate for Lucy Maud Montgomery鈥檚 writing. She is a former Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, a novelist, children鈥檚 author, non-fiction writer, and occasional radio broadcaster. For many years, she has been a sessional professor with the 17吃瓜 Department of English, teaching children鈥檚 literature, creative writing, and a course on L.M. Montgomery.
All are welcome to attend this free event sponsored by Bookmark, Charlottetown鈥檚 locally owned, independent bookstore, and the 17吃瓜 Department of English. For more information, please contact Heather Doran at heather@bookmarkreads.ca or 902-566-4888.
