9828 101A Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 3C6
Come and enjoy Books with Buzz(kill) Cabaret, a LitFest showcase highlighting some of this year’s most talked-about literary works. Experience readings and conversations with Jennifer Bowering Delisle, Amber Dawn, Canisia Lubrin, and Alex Manley, hosted by Kate Gibson.
Featured Books:
Stock by Jennifer Bowering Delisle – Playful ekphrastic poetry exploring stock photography and its clichés, bias, and representation of women.
Buzzkill Clamshell by Amber Dawn – A raw, lyrical poetry collection embracing trauma, chronic pain, and lewd feminine power.
The World After Rain: Anne’s Poem by Canisia Lubrin – A radiant elegy for her mother that explores love, loss, and belonging with epic vision.
Post-Man by Alex Manley – Essays exploring life as a neurodivergent non-binary person, gender, identity, and personal resilience.
About the Authors:
Jennifer Bowering Delisle – Edmonton-based writer and board member of NeWest Press. Author of Stock and previous award-winning works.
Amber Dawn – Writer and creative facilitator from Vancouver, BC. Author of novels and poetry collections, including Buzzkill Clamshell.
Canisia Lubrin – Griffin Poetry Prize winner and poetry editor at McClelland & Stewart. Originally from St. Lucia, now based in Whitby.
Alex Manley – Non-binary writer, editor, translator, and poet from Montreal/Tiohtia:ke. Author of Post-Man and other works exploring identity and gender.
Tickets: $5 (student/low income), $15 (regular), Available HERE (Use promo code “LITFEST2025” to access student rate)