Bradley Peters (poet)
Bradley Peters | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of the Fraser Valley |
| Notable awards | Raymond Souster Award (2024) |
Bradley Peters is a Canadian poet from British Columbia whose debut poetry collection Sonnets from a Cell was published in 2023.[1]
Early life and education
Peters grew up in a Mennonite family in Abbotsford, British Columbia.[2] He studied creative writing at the University of the Fraser Valley.[3]
Awards
Sonnets from a Cell won the 2024 Raymond Souster Award from the League of Canadian Poets,[4] and was a Governor General's Award nominee for English-language poetry at the 2024 Governor General's Awards.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Bradley Peters' Debut Poetry Collection Takes Readers into the Prison Experience & the Systemic Problems Within". Open Book, October 3, 2023.
- ^ "Abbotsford poet returns for Writers Fest". UFV Alumni.
- ^ "Abbotsford poet returns for Writers Fest". UFV Alumni.
- ^ "Hannah Green, Sandra Ridley and Bradley Peters win League of Canadian Poets prizes". CBC Books, May 1, 2024.
- ^ Cassandra Drudi, "Canisia Lubrin, Danny Ramadan among 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award finalists". Quill & Quire, October 8, 2024.