A celebration of the literary achievements of Deirdre Kessler
A celebration of author Deirdre Kessler’s contributions to the PEI literary community will take place on Thursday, March 20, at 7:00 pm in Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, Â鶹´«Ã½. The evening will be co-hosted by Dr. Richard Lemm, Â鶹´«Ã½ professor and Island author, and Dr. Laurie Brinklow, coordinator of the Master of Arts in Island Studies program at Â鶹´«Ã½. It will include short readings of Kessler’s work by other Island writers, students, and friends.
Deirdre Kessler has had a pronounced influence on the Island’s culture and literary scene as an author, educator, and advocate for Lucy Maud Montgomery’s writing. She is a former Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island, a novelist, children’s author, non-fiction writer, and occasional radio broadcaster. For many years, she has been a sessional professor with the Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of English, teaching children’s literature, creative writing, and a course on L.M. Montgomery.
All are welcome to attend this free event sponsored by Bookmark, Charlottetown’s locally owned, independent bookstore, and the Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of English. For more information, please contact Heather Doran at heather@bookmarkreads.ca or 902-566-4888.
