jaye simpson

jaye simpson is an Oji-Cree-Saulteaux writer from Canada,[1] most noted as a shortlisted finalist for the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ Canadian writers in 2021.[2]

simpson, who is a Two-Spirit non-binary trans woman and spells their name in lowercase letters,[1] published their debut poetry collection it was never going to be okay in 2020.[3] In addition to the Dayne Ogilvie Prize, the book was the winner in the poetry category for the 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards.[4]

References
  1. Christopher Driscoll, "Poet jaye simpson on queering and reclaiming the world of poetry". The Martlet, February 12, 2021.
  2. Ryan Porter, "Emerging queer writers celebrated as finalists announced for Dayne Ogilvie Prize". Quill & Quire, May 26, 2021.
  3. "37 Canadian poetry collections to watch for in fall 1920". CBC Books, September 23, 2020.
  4. Vicky Qiao, "Nathan Adler, Bevann Fox and jaye simpson among winners for 2021 Indigenous Voices Awards". CBC Books, June 22, 2021.
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