Eddie Lartey is a Hamilton-based wordsmith, poet, and spoken word artist whose work delves into themes of love, devastation, and triumph within the Black experience. With a deep commitment to the poetics of world-making and world-breaking, he uses language as a tool for transformation and collective healing.
As the founder of Hamilton You Poets, Eddie leads writing and performance workshops that welcome participants of all ages and stages. His work has appeared on both national and international stages for nearly a decade.
Eddie’s accolades include:
- Winner, Toronto International Poetry Slam (2019)
- Winner, Human Rights Festival Poetry Slam (2021)
- Hamilton’s Top 40 Under 40 (2022)
- Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion (2022)
- Winner, Copa “Americas” de Poetry Slam in Brazil (2022)
- 5th Place, World Poetry Slam Championship (2023)
- Recipient, 2023 Hamilton Literary Award for Barcode, his debut poetry collection