Return to Book Page Sample poems Praise for Notes on Leaving Press release - Acorn-Plantos People's Poetry Prize Notes on Leaving By Laisha Rosnau AVAILABLE 0-88971-200-X Nightwood Editions 5.25 x 7.5 · 85 pages Paperback · $15.95 March 2004 A stunning poetry follow-up to Laisha Rosnau's novel The Sudden Weight of Snow. Winner of the 2005 Acorn-Plantos People's Poetry Prize “The writing is finely crafted throughout, earthy yet lyrical. Rosnau is a talent to watch.” –Montreal Gazette “The Sudden Weight of Snow declares the arrival of an exciting new voice on the CanLit scene.” –Kitchener-Waterloo Record “Rosnau’s sensitive portrayal of the liminal world of adolescence captivates. . . . Deft, passionate. . . Rosnau is one writer whose book lives up to the jacket hype. . . . Fresh, original, funny and rife with insight. . . . A stunning debut.” –Toronto Star