Otoniya J. Okot Bitek is a Finalist for the Pat Lowther Memorial Award

The Pat Lowther Memorial Award is given for a book of poetry by a woman in Canada, and is in memory of the late Pat Lowther, whose career was cut short by her untimely death in 1975.  The award carries a $2,000 prize. This award is inclusive of trans women and non-binary individuals who feel comfortable being recognized by a women’s prize.

Thank you to the jurors of the Pat Lowther Memorial Award: Jaclyn Desforges, Elee Kraljii Gardiner and Jody Chan!

Congratulations to Otoniya J. Okot Bitek for shortlisting for this presitigious award!