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2022 Vallum Poetry Award

POETRY CONTEST RULES: 1. Submit 1-3 poems, up to 6 pages of poetry. The entry fee covers 3 poems. 2. Poems may be on any theme or subject, but must be original and not previously published. Begin each poem on a new page, use 12-point font, and single spacing. 3. …

Mid-Summer Write-a-Thon

Zoom

We are excited to spend a day dedicated to writing and inspiration, especially mid-summer when we hopefully are well rested/relaxed/tanned, capped off with an open mic that celebrates the talent of writers among us. The event runs from 9:30-4:30 (PST), including an Open Mic from 3:30-4:30 for anyone who wants …

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Translation Out West: A Reading Series for Literature in Translation

Block 1912 10361 82 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta

Translation Out West’s second in-person event is coming up at 2:30-3:30 pm Mountain Time on July 17, 2022, this Sunday! Come listen to Ksenia Maryniak reading her novel clips translated from Ukrainian and Luciana Erregue reading her poems translated from Spanish. Enjoy a complimentary cup of tea/coffee or a glass …

Free

Virtual Summer Poetry Teachers Institute 2022: Poetry Transforms

Zoom

Join us for the virtual Summer Poetry Teachers Institute: Poetry Transforms for two days of invigorating panels, performances, and breakout sessions on current events of interest to teachers in K–12 and community college classrooms. Participants are invited to consider questions like: From our relationships to each other, to reflections on …

Free

Rollie Pemberton – Bedroom Rapper hosted by Vivek Shraya

Shelf Life Books 1302 4 Street Southwest, Calgary, AB

We are excited to have Rollie Pemberton in-store for the launch of his new book, Bedroom Rapper. Rollie will be in conversation with Vivek Shraya. If you'd like to attend, please register! We have limited capacity, so registration is recommended. *Masks are not mandatory, though appreciated!* ABOUT THE BOOK Bedroom Rapper is …

Free