Griffin Poetry Prize 2011

The shortlist of nominees for the 2011 Griffin Poetry Prize has just been announced. For a list of Canadian and international nominees go to http://www.griffinpoetryprize.com/awards-and-poets/shortlists/2011-shortlist/ The Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry aims to spark the public’s imagination and raise awareness of the crucial role poetry plays in our cultural life. You can click a poet’s name or picture for biographies, judges’ citations and poetry excerpts. April is National Poetry Month in Canada.