Jessica Van de Kemp

Member Profile

Short Description of Yourself

Jessica Van de Kemp is a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Waterloo. She recently completed her PhD in English. Her poem, “Slant of the Girl,” was shortlisted for the 2015 Montreal International Poetry Prize, judged by Eavan Boland.
Writing Focus or Interests

Poetry; Flash Fiction; Drama
Website

https://canadianpoet.org/
Professional Skills

Writing; Teaching; Public Speaking
Published Works and Recognitions

CHAPBOOKS 

Daughters in the Dead Land (Kelsay Books, 2017)

Spirit Light (The Steel Chisel, 2015)

OTHER MEMBERSHIPS 

Write Now – Creative Writing Workshop (WNCW), 2018

South Simcoe Arts Council (SSAC), 2017-2022

BWG Writers’ Circle (BWC), 2017-2022

WRITING AWARDS 

2020 Creative Works Writing Contest (Winner)

2017 Newmarket National Play Festival (Finalist)

2015 Montreal International Poetry Prize (Shortlist)

2014 Best of the Net (Nominee)