Alison Calder

I teach Canadian literature and creative writing, with a particular emphasis on poetry. I've published four poetry books, and edited several critical editions, two of works by Frederick Philip Grove and one of the poetry of Tim Lilburn. Recent articles treat various aspects of Canadian prairie literature and culture, including catalogue essays on work by ceramic artist Victor Cicansky and on the textile art exhibition "Prairie Interlace: Weaving, Modernisms, and the Expanded Frame." 

• PhD (English), Western University, 1996
• MA (English), Western University, 1992
• BA (Hons), University of Saskatchewan, 1991

• Calder, Alison. Synaptic. University of Regina Press, 2022.
• Calder, Alison. Connectomics. IRON Press, 2017.
• Calder, Alison. In the Tiger Park. Coteau, 2014.
• Calder, Alison. Wolf Tree. Coteau, 2007.
• Calder, Alison, ed. Desire Never Leaves: The Poetry of Tim Lilburn. Wilfrid Laurier UP, 2006. 

• 2022 - Roy Vogt Memorial Award for Exceptionally Meritorious Service, University of Manitoba Faculty Association
• 2015 - Finalist, Lansdowne Poetry Prize, Manitoba Book Awards
• 2008 - Finalist, Pat Lowther Memorial Award for best book of poetry by a Canadian woman
• 2008 - Finalist, Gerald Lampert Memorial Award for best first book of poetry by a Canadian
• 2008 - Winner, Aqua Books Lansdowne Poetry Prize, Manitoba Writing and Publishing Awards