This publication is the product of the creativity and effort of numerous people, whom deserve recognition. Veronika, Emma, Farah, for your creativity, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.Wendy: for organizing this year’s unforgettable launch. Jade, Taryn, Kamila, and Laura: for your commitment and enthusiasm. Jeff Richardson: for your helpful advice. George Elliott Clarke, Lee Maracle, John Reibetanz, Priscila Uppal, and Rachel Zolf: for your inspiring words that made Babel on a Page possible. Ramya Jegatheesan: for all your help with Babel. William Dowkes: for your photographic skill and exactitude. Narges Jalali-Kushki and David Cook for your technical assistance. Vinca Chow and Matt Kryzyzynski: for their assistance with contests. The people of Coach House Press: we could not have done it without you. Finally, thank you to all our contributors, whose talent and creativity is presented on these pages.