Shauntay Grant is an author, poet, playwright, and multimedia artist. An associate professor of creative writing at Dalhousie University, she “creates artworks that are engaging and accessible, but also challenging, rigorous, and informed by deep research (The Royal Society of Canada).” Her children’s picture book Africville won the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Awards. Her other honours include a Joseph S. Stauffer Prize and a Poet Of Honour prize from the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word. s. A former poet laureate for the City of Halifax, Shauntay holds professional degrees in creative writing, music, and journalism. Her writing for children has been published in books, anthologies, and educational resources, and she has shared her blend of words and music internationally at festivals and events.
