We have to tell you or we'll burst. Shortlisted for the Callum Macdonald Memorial Award 2011 for an outstanding example of pamphlet poetry are:
JoAnne McKay for 'Venti', published by the skill and hard labour of her talented hands, and
Jean Atkin for 'Lost At Sea' published by Roncadora Press, meaning Hugh Bryden, of course.
"I am just delighted to see the considerable talents of our poets and publishers rise to the top for this prestigious prize" says Carolyn Yates, Literature Development Officer for D&G. "It's a real indicator of our strengths in the literature sector."
The shortlisted publishers and poets are invited to attend an awards ceremony at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh on 19 May, when the winner will be announced.
Established in 2001 in memory of Callum Macdonald MBE, Scottish literary publisher and founder of Macdonald Publishers and Printers, this award was created to encourage, recognise and reward the publication of poetry in pamphlet form.
The Callum Macdonald Memorial Award is supported by the Michael Marks Charitable Trust. The award is administered by the National Library of Scotland.
