UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) are excited to introduce the 2024/2025 UBC Library Writer-in-Residence.
The UBC Library Writer-in-Residence Program promotes Canadian writing and literature to UBC’s Vancouver campus community. During the 8-month residency which runs from September to April, the Writer will spend their time working on their own project, mentoring emerging writers through one-on-one consultation sessions and group workshops, and sharing their experience with the UBC community. This program is made possible with support from the Peña Fund.
We welcome Tsering Yangzom Lama as our inaugural Writer-in-Residence!
2024/2025 Writer-in-Residence
Tsering Yangzom Lama (she/her)
Tibetan Canadian writer Tsering Yangzom Lama holds a BA in Creative Writing and International Relations from the University of British Columbia, and an MFA from Columbia University. Born and raised in Nepal, Tsering has lived in Toronto, New York City, and Vancouver, where she now resides. Yangzom Lama’s first novel We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies was longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize.
This book is available to read through UBC Library and for purchase at the UBC Bookstore.
Program Events
“Celebrating Community: 30 Years of Word Vancouver Opening Gala”
Date and time: Saturday, Spetember 21, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. PT
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC
“UBC Library Writer-in-Residence at Word Vancouver Festival”
Date and time: , 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. PT
Location: Sunroom Gallery,
Registration is not required and seating is first come first served. Please arrive early!
This project is part of UBC Library’s strategic direction to engage with communities.
Learn more about our Strategic Framework.
