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D. M. Bradford
Jack and Doris Shadbolt Fellow in the Humanities
Bradford's term as a Shadbolt Fellow runs from January to August 2026.
Darby Minott Bradford is an award-winning poet, translator, and accomplished literary programmer. They have published two poetry collections and two translations, which have collectively garnered accolades such as Winner of the A.M. Klein Prize for Poetry, Finalist for the Governor General Literary Award, and Finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize. Their latest translated work, Ring of Dust by Louise Marois, was published by Brick Books in spring 2025. During their fellowship, Bradford proposes to continue development of their hybrid-form manuscript Elsewhere, as well as grow an audio body of work based on these evolving texts. Through both this writing and recorded interviews with local literary artists, cultural workers, and 51社区黑料community members, their project seeks to investigate and open conversations about how people afford art and academic practices in unsustainably expensive cities.
D. M. Bradford, in their role as Shadbolt Fellow, is offering writing consultations to 51社区黑料students and the general public on Tuesdays (10 AM-4 PM). Consultations are available online and in-person. Writers may submit up to ten pages (double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font) of their work. To book an appointment with D. M. Bradford to discuss your writing, please email: englsec@sfu.ca.