Lee, John B.

Born and raised in Southwestern Ontario, near Highgate, John was supposed to be the 5th generation John to take over the family farm. He abandoned this legacy to become a poet. John has published over 50 books and his work has appeared internationally in over 500 publications. He is the poet laureate of Norfolk Country and Brantford, Ontario and he has won 70 awards, including Black Moss Press' inaugural Souwesto Award. He is the only two-time recipient of the People's Poetry Award. John currently lives in Port Dover, Ontario where he works as a full time author.