Mar 2025 | In the debut episode of Sauga Arts Rising, host India Brown sits down with Lisa Shen to discuss her journey as a spoken word artist. Lisa shares insights on the duties of a Youth Poet Laureate, her experience publishing her first ever chapbook, and balancing wellness in her poetry practice.
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
May 2023 | Lisa Shen was recently appointed the Youth Poet Laureate of Mississauga.
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.
April 2023 | Two spoken word poets who are competing in the annual Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Finals share the inspiration for their work.