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The Whole Cloth Reading Series presents Sherwin Bitsui reading Dissolve

Piano Lounge, Graham House, Green College, University of British Columbia Piano Lounge, Graham House, Green College, University of British Columbia, 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia

Writer and editor Elee Kraljii Gardiner introduces a new reading series: The Whole Cloth, an uncut reading of an entire book of poems. The inaugural poet is Sherwin Bitsui, sharing his most recent work from Copper Canyon Press, Dissolve. Learn more here.

KFB Poetry Lab presents The Short Poem Workshop with Catherine Graham

Knife Fork Book at Artscape Youngplace Knife Fork Book at Artscape Youngplace, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto, Ontario

Compression, image, metaphor, voice — there are many routes to the short poem. How does it accomplish so much in a little arena? This workshop will explore the elements behind the short poem. Through examples, exercises, discussion and reflection, participants will explore the landscape of the small. The opportunity to …

Zócalo Public Square’s Ninth Annual Poetry Prize submission deadline

Zócalo Public Square, the Los Angeles-based ideas magazine, is now accepting submissions for its ninth annual poetry prize, which is awarded to the U.S. poet whose poem best evokes a connection to place. The winning poet in 2020 will receive $500 and a published interview. There is no fee to …

Rowers February 2020 Reading

Glad Day Bookshop Glad Day Bookshop, 499 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario

Rowers Reading Series at Glad Day Bookshop features readings by writers Kern Carter, Paola Ferrante, Victoria Hetherington and Tehmina Khan. Learn more here.