For the first time this year, The White Review Poet’s Prize was open to poets based anywhere in the world. Last month we announced a shortlist of eight poets. ...
LEANNE BETASAMOSAKE SIMPSON is a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, writer, musician and member of Alderville First Nation. She is the author of seven previous books, including the newly released, A Short History of the Blockade, and the novel Noopiming. Leanne has released four albums including f(l)ight and Noopiming Sessions, and her new work, the Polaris short-listed, Theory of Ice. Her latest book, co-authored with Robyn Maynard and entitled Rehearsals for Living is forthcoming from Haymarket Books in June 2022.