Leslie Greentree

Who is Leslie Greentree?

Leslie Greentree is a Canadian poet.

Born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, she was educated at the University of Lethbridge, from which she received Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees.

Greentree's first book of poetry, guys named Bill was followed a year later by go-go dancing for Elvis. In 2004, she won the CBC Poetry Face-off for Calgary, and competed in the National Face-off. go-go dancing for Elvis was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize in 2004. In spring 2006, Greentree published her first volume of short stories, entitled A Minor Planet for You. It won the Howard O’Hagan award for best book of short fiction in 2007.

Greentree resides in Red Deer, Alberta. Previously employed with the Red Deer Public Library, Greentree now works for the City of Red Deer and does freelance writing.