The spring 2012 poetry books are at the printer, and the Ontario launch tour is lined up, with stops in four cities. We’re thrilled to bring you new collections by Canadian poetry vets David W. McFadden and Nelson Ball, the third book by Alice Burdick, and a debut collection by Jaime Forsythe. Mansfield editor Stuart Ross will be launching his own new poetry collection at three of the events.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2 PM, PARIS, ONTARIO
Mansfield Spring Poetry Launch: Featuring Nelson Ball (In This Thin Rain), Alice Burdick (Holler), Jaime Forsythe (Sympathy Loophole), David W. McFadden (What’s the Score?), plus Mansfield editor Stuart Ross (You Exist. Details Follow., Anvil Press). With special guest Kemeny Babineau. Green Heron Books, 47 Grand River Street North, Paris, Ontario. Free.
MONDAY, APRIL 16, 7:30 PM, TORONTO
Mansfield Press Spring Launch Party: Featuring new books by Nelson Ball (In This Thin Rain), Alice Burdick (Holler), Jaime Forsythe (Sympathy Loophole), and David W. McFadden (What’s the Score?). Hosted by Denis De Klerck and Stuart Ross. The Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton Street, Toronto. Free.
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 7:30 PM, KINGSTON
Mansfield Spring Poetry Launch: Featuring new books by Nelson Ball (In This Thin Rain), Alice Burdick (Holler), Jaime Forsythe (Sympathy Loophole), David W. McFadden (What’s the Score?), plus Mansfield editor Stuart Ross (You Exist. Details Follow., Anvil Press). The Grad Club, 162 Barrie St, Kingston. Free.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 7:30 PM, OTTAWA
Mansfield Spring Poetry Launch: Featuring new books by Nelson Ball (In This Thin Rain), Alice Burdick (Holler), Jaime Forsythe (Sympathy Loophole), David W. McFadden (What’s the Score?), plus Mansfield editor Stuart Ross (You Exist. Details Follow., Anvil Press). With special guest jwcurry. Raw Sugar Café, 692 Somerset St W, Ottawa. Free.
Hope to see you at one of these launches! And please stayed tuned for news about Nova Scotia launches for Jaime Forsythe’s and Alice Burdick’s new collections!
