Description
Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of Fenn Stewart’s new work of poetry, women and roosters, published by the incredible indie press, Book*hug. Stewart will be joined in reading by Laura Morales Padilla, and Afuwa will moderate a question and answer period.
Taking its title from ancient physician Galen’s claim that “all creatures are sad after sex except women and roosters,” Stewart’s semi-autobiographical long poem winds its way through topics as far-reaching as climate change, trail-running, settler nationalism, motherhood, love, loss and illness. The book revels and wallows in opposing forces. Cities, forests and oceans are sites of abundance and abandonment.
Humans, birds, deer, crabs, plants and trees thrive and multiply, and also get sick and die. Living things eat and are eaten, find joy and misery, run, fly, and swim — and meet natural and unnatural ends.
This is a free event, but please RSVP here, as capacity is limited. Books will be on hand for sale and signing.
More about Upstart & Crow:
Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on literature in translation, climate solutions, poetry, civic dialogue, community and skills building, all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.
Accessibility:
The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.
Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
