Cassandra Myers and Lisa Shen receive the inaugural Lillian Allen Prizes for spoken word poetry

Oct 2024 | Toronto-based poet, dancer and performer Cassandra (My'z) Myers and Mississauga-based writer and spoken word artist Lisa Shen are the first recipients of the Lillian Allen Prize and Lillian Allen Emerging Artist Prize for spoken word poetry

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CBC Radio interview — Mississauga's new Youth Poet Laureate uses poetry as a catalyst for change

May 2023 | Lisa Shen was recently appointed the Youth Poet Laureate of Mississauga.

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News Release — City of Mississauga Welcomes its Fourth Youth Poet Laureate

April 2023 | The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that Lisa Shen will be our fourth Youth Poet Laureate. Lisa will hold this position from 2023 to 2025.

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CBC Vancouver — Two local poets prepare for the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals

April 2023 | Two spoken word poets who are competing in the annual Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals share the inspiration for their work.

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