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.