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The Sealey Challenge

During the month of August, participants read a poetry chapbook or full-length collection a day for 31 days while sharing their reads on social media using the hashtag #TheSealeyChallenge, named after poet Nicole Sealey. Learn more here.

Word Out Loud – Open Mic – Opposites Attract

Words out Loud is a monthly first Friday spoken word series. Months alternate between featured readers and an Opposites Attract thematic open mic focusing on opposites. For August, bring one poem each on the topics of high(s) and low(s), interpreted as you choose. Time allotted will depend on the number …

Victoria Chang Lecture at Bread Loaf

Don't miss this talk by Victoria Chang on August 17th, as part of the Bread Loaf Lecture Series! A Belief in Angels: Joy in Poetry "What is a poem of joy? Or a line of poetry that evokes joy? In this talk, we’ll think through what joy means, what a …

UCalgary third annual LGBTQ2S+ lecture with Billy-Ray Belcourt

The University of Calgary is hosting its third annual LGBTQ2S+ lecture with three Indigenous artists and intellectuals, including 2018 Griffin winner, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Joshua Whitehead, and Shawnee Kish. Register here! Aug 26 at 7pm MT / 9pm ET

Free

Focusing on Rhyme – poetry writing class

South Bank Poetry Editor Katherine Lockton runs regular Saturday poetry writing classes online. Join South Bank Poetry for their online programme of poetry writing classes, which provide a fun, personal and accessible approach to learning how to write poetry, in a friendly environment that puts the student’s learning experience first. …