My name is Candice James.I served as Poet Lareate from 2010 - 2016 as Poet Laureate of The City of New Westminster, BC. I was appointed Poet Laureate Emerita at the November 2016 Civic dinner. My curiculum includes 15 poetry books published;radio / tv performances, forum hosting and public readings and workshops. I am creator of Poetic Justice; Royal City Literary Arts Society; Slam Central; Poetry in the Park; and Poetry New Westmisnter. I am also a visual artists; singer/songwriter/musician and I've had many of my songs recorded and released internationally by a myriad of artists and bands. For further information www.candicejames.com