Introducing, the Carolyn Smart Writer's Residency!
For decades, Professor Smart dedicated her efforts to help the next generation of Canadian writers. Her former students have won nearly every literary award in Canada. She has created publishing opportunities, founded literary awards, and ran a Writer's Residency at 91TV's since 2006.
The English Department is recognizing Carolyn's legacy by naming the Writer's Residency in her honour. We need support to endow the fund and ensure the program's longevity at 91TV's.
To show your support and help ensure the Carolyn Smart Writer’s Residency has a place at 91TV’s forever and to learn more about the Residency,
Check out her former student, 2021 Giller Prize Winner and 2022 91TV's Writer-in-residence Omar El Akkad discuss Prof Smart's impact on his career