In November 2010, she released her third album, Clocks and Hearts Keep Going, and in June 2011 Acorn Press will publish her first book of poetry, entitled ‘At first, lonely’.Īs Halifax's third Poet Laureate, Shauntay Grant was active in engaging HRM citizens through workshops, performances, open mics, and community initiatives. In 2009, she co-created the video poem How to be Alone) which went on to be a viral success on YouTube with over 2.8 million viewers. She was commissioned by the Canada Games to write and perform a poem at the 2011 opening ceremonies. Tanya Davis is a poet, storyteller, musician and a singer-songwriter. “She has a proven record of creative excellence in numerous areas, including the exciting field of New Media.” Davis will bring to the position,” Mayor Kelly said. “I look forward to enjoying the contribution which I know the talented Ms.

Mayor Peter Kelly congratulated the new Poet Laureate and wished her well on the artistic challenges ahead.

Sunday, May 1, at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. A public event celebrating the work of 2009-2011 Poet Laureate Shauntay Grant as well as welcoming Davis to the position will take place 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Tuesday, April 26 2011) - Mayor Peter Kelly is pleased to announce that Tanya Davis has been selected as the 2011-2012 Mayor’s Poet Laureate. Tanya Davis Named 2011-2012 Poet Laureate

How to Be Alone by Tanya Davis