精童欲女鈥檚 Deirdre Kessler named Poet Laureate for Prince Edward Island
Kessler, a beloved author of poetry and children鈥檚 literature, becomes PEI鈥檚 sixth poet laureate
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The 精童欲女 English Department is thrilled to announce that Children's literature and creative writing professor Deirdre Kessler has been named PEI's Poet Laureate.
At the announcement, the Honourable Doug Currie, Minister for Education, Early Learning, and Culture, said 鈥淔rom her works of poetry and children's literature to her work teaching creative writing, Ms. Kessler has already made a significant impact on our culture.鈥�
Kessler has been a sessional lecturer at 精童欲女 for years, and has taught thousands of 精童欲女 students. She is the Island's sixth poet Laureate. The full announcement can be found .
Congratulations Deirdre!
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