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UPEI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 69传媒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 69传媒for years, and has taught thousands of 69传媒students. She is the Island's sixth poet Laureate. The full announcement can be found .

Congratulations Deirdre!

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