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Montréal-based Carolyne Van Der Meer is the author of five published books: Motherlode: A Mosaic of Dutch Wartime Experience (WLUP, 2014); Journeywoman (Inanna, 2017); Heart of Goodness: The Life of Marguerite Bourgeoys in 30 Poems | Du cœur à l’âme : La vie de Marguerite Bourgeoys en 30 poèmes (Guernica Editions, 2020); Sensorial (Inanna, 2022); and All This As I Stand By (Ekstasis Editions, 2024).

Follow Carolyne on Instagram @carolynevdm and at cvdmcommunications.com.