Between Then & Now - Vivimarie VanderPoorten in conversation with Inura Déwasinghe

​“Between Now and Then,” a discussion with Vivimarie VanderPoorten, centred on the theme of nostalgia in her acclaimed poetry collection "nothing prepares you," which received the prestigious Gratiaen Prize (2007). Her work is known for its quiet intensity and emotional precision, often capturing deeply personal memories and reflections through deceptively simple lines that resonate long after they are read.

​She will be in conversation with Inura Déwasinghe, Co-Founder of Poe3LK and the winner of the National Youth Awards 2024 – Poetry Writing (English). Together, they will explore how writing can bring back nostalgic memories through VanderPoorten's award-winning poetry collection "nothing prepares you," offering valuable insight for emerging poets and young writers.