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We’re proud to announce that members of the UBC School of Creative Writing are finalists for the 2021 BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Two faculty members and five alumni have been selected for this year's shortlist.

Meet MFA Creative Writing alum Jennica Harper. Jennica is a Vancouver-based TV writer and poet. She's the showrunner and co-creator of the comedy series JANN, starring Jann Arden. Her most recent book of poetry is Bounce House.

Meet MFA Creative Writing alum andrea bennett. They are a National Magazine Award–winning writer and editor and the author of two travel guides, one book of poetry, and, most recently, the essay collection Like a Boy but Not a Boy.