Vanessa ShieldsUWindsor alumna Vanessa Shields will launch “Thimbles,” her fourth collection of poetry, at an online event Thursday, April 29.

Grad to launch poetry volume

UWindsor alumna Vanessa Shields (BA 2002) will launch her fourth collection of poetry with a public online event Thursday, April 29.

Via Zoom videoconference, she will read from and discuss works from Thimbles, published by Windsor's own Palimpsest Press.

The evening is the first in a series of launch events that will see Shields virtually visit Halifax, Montreal, Detroit, and Philadelphia. Find details on her promotional tour webpage.

Thursday’s event begins at 7:30 p.m. and requires registering to receive a confirmation email with details to attend.

The book is available for pre-order from the publisher; email Shields at shieldsvanessa@gmail.com to request she sign a copy during the launch.