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poet and author of Shadow Price (House of Anansi, 2025) 🌿 | she/her | Tkaronto | farahghafoor.com | farah.substack.com | IG @/shadowpricepoems

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Ramadan sent me this video from his apartment chuffed.org/project/1230...

16.11.2025 19:22 πŸ‘ 63 πŸ” 58 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Work For an Evil Company, but Outside Work, I’m Actually a Really Good Person I love my job. I make a great salary, there’s a clear path to promotion, and a never-ending supply of cold brew in the office. And even though my j...

"I might make more than 99 percent of all Americans, but I also make sure to donate almost 1 percent of my salary to nonprofits. This way, I can wear their company tote bag to my local food coop. Did I mention I shop at a local food coop?" (via @McSweeneys.net)

16.11.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Factory Reading Series pre-small press book fair reading, November 21: Stuart Ross, Liam Burke + Amanda Earl, span-o (the small press action network - ottawa) presents The Factory Reading Series the pre-small press book fair reading featuring reading...

The Factory Reading Series pre-small press book fair reading, November 21: Stuart Ross, Liam Burke + Amanda Earl, / @coachhousebooks.bsky.social @ottawasmallpress.bsky.social @meetthepresses.bsky.social ;
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16.11.2025 14:45 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We need to raise $35,000 to get us through 2025 and balance the budget for 2026. This is the largest goal we’ve ever set for a campaign, but in these challenging times is when we need our community most. Help us by donating today!

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16.11.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you are β€œwinning” a competition that all of the talented people dropped out of, it’s not a syndrome, you are an imposter.

16.11.2025 18:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

having someone suggest i use AI to write smth is the most triggering thing ever

16.11.2025 19:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

don't talk to me or my one million open tabs ever again!!

15.11.2025 19:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Interview: "As The Earth Dreams" Editor Terese Mason Pierre ... . Exclusive Interview: "As The Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories" Editor Terese Mason Pierre \

Exclusive interview with editor of AS THE EARTH DREAMS, Terese Mason Pierre (@teresempierre.bsky.social). Read here! πŸͺ²

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22.10.2025 18:52 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Farah Ghafoor : How does a poem begin? How does a poem begin? Β  Β  Β  Beginnings are the most important part of a poem because without a strong beginning, you’ll lose the read...

newly posted at @periodicities.bsky.social : Farah Ghafoor : How does a poem begin? / @farahghafoor.bsky.social @houseofanansi.bsky.social ;
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02.09.2025 13:15 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
a yellow background with an orange tree; and then TREES and a few other phrases in dark green and black

a yellow background with an orange tree; and then TREES and a few other phrases in dark green and black

Poet Talk about Trees featuring @farahghafoor.bsky.social!

Tune in for talk about trees, snails, time and more. Available where you listen to podcasts: poettalk.buzzsprout.com/2362005/epis...

12.09.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Canadian Poets Series #13 : Farah Ghafoor Based in Tkaranto (Toronto),Β  Farah Ghafoor Β is the author ofΒ  Shadow Price (House of Anansi, 2025) Β [ see my review here ]. A finalist for ...

Canadian Poets Series #13 : Farah Ghafoor / @farahghafoor.bsky.social
; newly shortlisted for the 2025 Governor General's Award for Poetry! / @houseofanansi.bsky.social ;
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21.10.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

so happy that it was cancelled!

18.08.2025 03:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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✨SHADOW PRICE FALL SCHEDULE ✨

she's back and cooler than ever

www.farahghafoor.com/events.html

18.08.2025 03:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—

05.07.2025 04:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

i actually don't respect anyone who uses AI. it's another selfish plaything for the global north, which will not face the consequences of its actions until it's the last one standing, all because we are taught that our convenience and pleasure trumps any remaining ethical thought we have.

20.06.2025 02:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

virtual launch this sunday!

16.05.2025 19:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

hope to see you there!!! <3

15.05.2025 02:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While you highlight it, please note is the product of local journalism, which has been carrying a lot of the burden in an environment where national outlets simply can't cover everything everywhere all at once. Support your local journalists!

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Likewise thrilled! Can’t wait to hear you read, Farah!

29.04.2025 14:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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29.04.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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thrilled to be reading Lit Live this Sunday May 4th in Hamilton at 7pm alongside Adnan Khan @amandaleduc.bsky.social and @robertjsawyer.com 🐾β™₯️

29.04.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

tonight!!

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The wait is over: our May 2025 issue is here. Discover the latest reporting on Canada’s private surgery boom, the collapse of big media, the fight against pollution, and more.

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πŸ”Ž Inside the issue: thewalrus.ca/category/issues/...

23.03.2025 18:01 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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GritLit in Hamilton was *chef’s kiss*!

Literary festivals are such a vital part of our cultural landscape. Thank you to everyone who attended and immense respect to my fellow panelists and the organizers. β™₯️

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#hamilton #canlit #literaryfestival #bookish

28.04.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm doing three readings at Mayworks Festival of Labour and the Arts this year!

Friday May 2: Festival Launch, Steelworkers Hall at 6pm
Saturday May 3: Who's Afraid of Labour Justice exhibition reception, Charles Street Video at 6pm
Sunday May 25: Solo Performance, Charles Street Video at 2pm

28.04.2025 14:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

my pike and chisel!

27.04.2025 03:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🌞🌞🌞

27.04.2025 03:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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virtual launch attendees will be entered into a giveaway to receive a free signed copy of Shadow Price! registration is linked in my bio, on my website, and here:
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18.04.2025 12:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

i love that omg

22.04.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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this sunday with @hollay.bsky.social and @jaclyndesforges.bsky.social at @gritlitfestival.bsky.social 🌿

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