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Omar Ramadan
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Creative writing phd candidate
Author of This Sweet Rupture out now with UAlberta Press
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Reading with Karen Solie (who just won the GG for WELLWATER) at SFU's Lunch Poems. November 19, 12- 1 PM, PST. On Zoom. Registration at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-poem...
Lunch Poems presents Tolu Oloruntoba & Karen Solie (Online)
Lunch Poems at SFU is a unique opportunity to celebrate poetry and is held the third Wednesday of every month, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
www.eventbrite.ca
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Reposted by Omar Ramadan
mlobkowicz.bsky.social
Another great post in honour of University Press week:
www.higheredjobs.com/Articles/art...
Don’t Go It Alone! And Other Tips on How To Get Your First Book Published with a University Press
<p>Publishing a book can be an isolated -- and isolating -- experience, but it doesn't have to be. Two university press editors share
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November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE speaks to the ever-present Islamophobia, anti-Arab racism, and xenophobia that exist in Canadian society and culture.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

@orphdc.bsky.social‬##poetry #debut #Lebanon #immigrant #diasporalit #hybrid #arab
October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Ramadan’s poetry in THIS SWEET RUPTURE reveals some of the cultural negotiation that occurs within BIPOC immigrant families when one is a first-generation child, living in a liminal space between cultures.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

@orphdc.bsky.social‬##poetry #Lebanon #diasporalit #hybrid #arab
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
orphdc.bsky.social
Honoured!! Thanks to all that borrowed my book from the library and read it :) y’all make the world a brighter place
ualbertapress.bsky.social University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · 28d
Thank you, Alberta readers! THIS SWEET RUPTURE (Omar Ramadan) and NORTHERNY (Dawn Macdonald) are both on this list of remarkable books from Alberta publishers.
https://bit.ly/4ndKZIm
##poetry #reading #libraries @abbookpub.bsky.social @yukondawn.bsky.social @orphdc.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Thank you, Alberta readers! THIS SWEET RUPTURE (Omar Ramadan) and NORTHERNY (Dawn Macdonald) are both on this list of remarkable books from Alberta publishers.
https://bit.ly/4ndKZIm
##poetry #reading #libraries @abbookpub.bsky.social @yukondawn.bsky.social @orphdc.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Omar Ramadan’s work reminds one of the writing of BIPOC immigrant poets to Canada such as Moni Brar and Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike.
THIS SWEET RUPTURE will be placed in conversations alongside Noor Naga, Omar El Akkad, and Saeed Teebi.
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

@orphdc.bsky.social‬ #poetry
October 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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“Ramadan layers sonic patterns into sensory delights around the dinner table…. A dazzling collection...” Cristalle Smith, author of Invisible Lives
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

@cristallesmith.bsky.social #poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #Lebanon #immigrant
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October 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Today and every day we encourage you to reflect on the painful legacy of residential schools and colonization in Canada, support Indigenous businesses and creators, engage in community events, and listen to Indigenous voices.
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
On September 30, we share links to resources for National Truth and Reconciliation Day.

The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection: https://bit.ly/3PPLIRI ##UAlberta Press books: https://bit.ly/4e7NHMb
Department of Canadian Heritage: https://bit.ly/3o5GDZa
##TRC #NTRD @abbookpub.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
“These are haunting and humorous lessons in how to be human. Each poem is a whole world of love amongst our world of wars.” Kaityln Purcell, author of ʔbédayine
https://bit.ly/40u9ity
##poetry #CanLit #debut #diasporalit #hybrid #arab #immigrant
September 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Edmonton friends, Lorna Crozier is coming to MacEwan U as the guest speaker at this year's Monica Miller Memorial event. She will be interviewed by Alice Major.
October 8 | 7:30 - 9:30 pm

It's free to attend. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gFyCTO
##books #CKUA #lecture
September 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
“In urgent and tender language, Omar reminds us that, though the echoes, scars, and shadows of war surround us, we can draw strength from family love and the abiding power of beauty in community.” Uchechukwu Peter Umezurike, there’s more
https://bit.ly/40u9ity

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September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Lethbridge: Omar Ramadan will be reading from THIS SWEET RUPTURE at The Word On The Street. Catch him on Saturday, September 20 at 3, then get your book signed at 4!

See the full line-up and schedule at https://bit.ly/4gcApjc
September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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University of Alberta Press poetry window is now open, until Sept 30, for collections by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. 50 pages min. Our poetry jury will choose up to three manuscripts for publication in Spring 2027.

ualbertapress.submittable.com/submit/71285...
University of Alberta Press - Poetry
University of Alberta Press accepts poetry manuscripts between September 1 and 30 each year, written by Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. At the end of the submission period, the Press, working ...
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September 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Wonderful to see Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE on the bestseller list yet again!

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#poetry #MiddleEast #War #Food
April 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Poetry! Thanks to everyone who came to Literary Editions this evening! Congrats to Omar, Lisa, and Shannon on such wonderful collections, and to Aaron for being a masterful host.
#EdmPoetryFest
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April 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Edmonton friends and poetry-lovers everywhere! It's time for Literary Editions with poets Shannon Arntfield, Lisa Baird, and Omar Ramadan.
Join online or in person: April 23 from 5 to 6:30 pm MT.

Register: www.eventbrite.ca/manage/event...

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Literary Editions invitation poster.
April 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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mlobkowicz.bsky.social
Congratulations @orphdc.bsky.social on a powerful collection! Love these #poems especially: "Dogs Myth-Make the Desert", “Basha Sparrows”, “We Stop to Imagine a Skyline Without the Fire Stack”, "Cloud Seeding the Empty Quarter", "Origin Myths or A Poem for Survivor’s Guilt—Cut Up" + more! Blurbs⬇️
Cover of poetry collection entitled Sweet Rupture by Omar Ramadan. The cover art is an abstract painting reminiscent of a group of apricots. The colours are bright orange and yellow against a background of navy.
April 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
Omar Ramadan's THIS SWEET RUPTURE is on the poetry bestseller list again (#2) and we are so appreciative of Edmonton's poetry community. Thank you!
ualbertapress.ca/978177212797...

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Book cover
April 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Will be reading from my debut collection at this wonderful event alongside Lisa Baird and Shannon Antfield and hosted by @aaronkreuter.bsky.social! Tune in or come in person if you’re in Edmonton!
ualbertapress.bsky.social University of Alberta Press @ualbertapress.bsky.social · Apr 2
Did you know that the Edmonton Poetry Festival turns 20 this year? And is celebrating with events all month?
Be sure to mark your calendars for our event, Literary Editions, on April 23.

Schedule: edmontonpoetryfestival.com/2025-festiva...

#poetry #festival #books
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April 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
orphdc.bsky.social
Big congrats to my dear friend on this nomination! Invisble Lives is an incredible book and this recognition is so deserved :)
cristallesmith.bsky.social Cristalle Smith, MFA/PhD @cristallesmith.bsky.social · Apr 1
I am a finalist for The Writers' Guild of Alberta poetry book award! Wow. I'm just so floored anyone would read my book. I'm so honored and grateful. Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the years.
April 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM
orphdc.bsky.social
Thank you all who’ve bought the book!! #1 on the best seller list :)
March 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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ualbertapress.bsky.social
THIS SWEET RUPTURE has hit #1.
Congratulations, Omar Ramadan. And thank you, Edmonton!
ualbertapress.ca/978177212797...

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Book cover.
March 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
orphdc.bsky.social
Big thanks to those buying local! This Sweet Rupture is #3 on the best seller list for last week 👀
March 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM