jaye simpson
jaye simpson is an Oji-Cree-Salteaux writer from Canada,[1] most noted as a shortlisted finalist for the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Canadian writers in 2021.[2]
simpson, who is a Two-Spirit non-binary trans woman and spells their name in lowercase letters,[1] published their debut poetry collection it was never going to be okay in 2020.[3] In addition to the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, the book was the winner in the poetry category for the 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards.[4]
References[]
- ^ a b Christopher Driscoll, "Poet jaye simpson on queering and reclaiming the world of poetry". The Martlet, February 12, 2021.
- ^ Ryan Porter, "Emerging queer writers celebrated as finalists announced for Dayne Ogilvie Prize". Quill & Quire, May 26, 2021.
- ^ "37 Canadian poetry collections to watch for in fall 2020". CBC Books, September 23, 2020.
- ^ Vicky Qiao, "Nathan Adler, Bevann Fox and jaye simpson among winners for 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards". CBC Books, June 22, 2021.
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