MFA (2009) alumna Elena Johnson’s first book of poetry, Field Notes for the Alpine Tundra, is out this spring with Gaspereau Press. Field Notes was written and researched during her time as writer-in-residence at a remote ecology research station in the Yukon’s Ruby Range. An earlier version of Field Notes was longlisted for the CBC Literary Awards in 2010. Elena has also been a finalist for the Alfred G. Bailey Poetry Prize and has published work in literary journals across Canada.
Book launch: Sunday, April 19th, Cafe Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial Drive (Vancouver). Doors at 7:30, performance at 8. With special guests Ray Hsu and Susan Steudel. Admission is free, and everyone’s welcome.
