WAKEWord
- Publisher
- Frontenac House Ltd.
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2024
- Category
- Canadian
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781989466728
- Publish Date
- Apr 2024
- List Price
- $19.95
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Description
In this journey of self-expression and self exploration, Wakefield Brewster overcomes educational systems, addiction, and mental despair to deliver messages of hope, wellness, and pride in his blackness. In his own words, “In an odyssey of self awareness and societal association, I have crafted a deeper communion with the world around me.” In an anthem of hope and pride, one of Alberta’s most renowned spoken word performers inspires with messages of connection and overcoming.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Wakefield Brewster is a renowned poet, performer, and activist who served as poet laureate in Calgary Alberta from 2022-24. His work is known for its performative aspects and storytelling for inspiration. His performances are unparalleled for their powerful delivery and messages of positivity, sobriety, and wellness of all sorts. He is a Black Man raised in Toronto by parents from Barbados.