Deanna Young is the author of four books of poetry, including House Dreams, which was shortlisted for the Trilliam Book Award for Poetry, the Ottawa Book Award, the Archibald Lampman Award, and the ReLit Award. Born in the village of Lucan in south-western Ontario, she grew up there, in neighbouring townships, and in the nearby city of London. She now lives in Ottawa, where she teaches poetry privately. [provided for the Archibald Lampman Award 2019 Shortlist]