The summer treasure hunt is back. Join Live Canon, from anywhere in the world, for an August full of poetry. Discover new writers, revisit old favourites, and get a smidge competitive about it all. Each day you receive a an email, introducing you to the work of a particular poet. …
Each year we invite our audience to be challenged, be entertained, to learn and be inspired through a buzzing program of storytelling, conversation and discussion, intellectual debate, educational programs, live performance, music and art events. The Festival includes events for people of all ages and more than a quarter of …
Erasure poetry begins with an existing piece of text. Letters, words and punctuation are removed—or erased. What is left behind is a new stand-alone poem, one that both complements and gives new meaning to the Erasure Text. The Erasure Text for the 2019 Geist Erasure Poetry Contest is an excerpt …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
Join Goose Lane Editions authors Matthew Walsh, Amy Spurway and Philip Huynh for a delightful evening of literary charm. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more here.
In this workshop (which runs Sundays from September 8 to December 1, except October 13 and November 24), participants in person and online read and write through One with Others by C.D. Wright. Participants spend the first hour reading poems (aloud) and another hour writing. The writing portion takes the …
Join Librairie Drawn & Quarterly as they celebrate the launch of Billy-Ray Belcourt's latest book, NDN Coping Mechanisms. In the follow-up to his Griffin Poetry Prize–winning collection This Wound is a World, Billy-Ray Belcourt aims more of an anthropological eye at the contours of NDN and queer social worlds to …
A tram running on Bucharest’s line 1 will host an interactive poetry library between September 10 and October 1, as part of the Poetry Tram project of Arta nu Musca (Art Doesn’t Bite) organization, in a partnership with the Bucharest City Hall and the capital’s public transport company STB. Those …
Join writer Billy-Ray Belcourt in conversation with Leanne Betasamosake Simpson about his new genre-bending work, NDN Coping Mechanisms: Notes from the Field. Belcourt employs poetry, poetics, prose, and photography to illuminate the rogue possibilities bubbling up everywhere NDNs are. Learn more here.
On Tuesday September 10, the wait will be over ... The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid's Tale, will be revealed. The momentous literary event will be celebrated with an exclusive live cinema broadcast, as Fane Productions present an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
What keeps us engaged? What drives us down the page to the end of the poem? This session will explore “speed” or “momentum,” by analyzing poems that keep our attention. Learn more here.
The Brockton Writers Series (BWS) is a bi-monthly literary reading series founded in November, 2009. The series’ vision is to host writers who reflect Canadian literature and Canadian diversity, defining diversity to include: established and emerging writers, writers of colour, queer writers, younger and older writers, aboriginal writers and other …
The Writers’ Trust of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization, the mission of which is to advance, nurture and celebrate Canadian writers and writing. Writers’ Trust programming is designed to champion excellence in Canadian writing, to improve the status of writers, and to create connections between writers and readers. The …
Fraser Valley Literary Festival features the diverse and vibrant literature of the Fraser Valley and Canada every September. Keynote speeches will be delivered by Shazia Hafiz Ramji, Laisha Rosnau and Michael V Smith, and panelists include Marita Dachsel, Jonina Kirton and many more. Learn more here.
An opportunity has arisen for a Scotland-based poet to take up a commission at one of the country’s most exciting new buildings. Parabola, the developer who owns 43 acres of undeveloped land to the south of the capital’s Edinburgh Park, has announced that the Turner Prize-nominated David Mach has been …
In a long night of readings, ten international poets read out loud their poems in the original versions. These will be followed by actors who read the German translations. The poets taking part are Ghayath Almadhoun, Hussein Bin Hamza, Don Mee Choi, Maren Kames, Eileen Myles, Nguy?n Phan Qu? Mai, …
The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …
Word on the Street Halifax one of Atlantic Canada’s premier book and magazine festivals, and the largest free literacy event in Nova Scotia. For the past 24 years, the festival has aimed to be inclusive, and welcoming to all ages, and best of all it is FREE! Learn more here.
Come one, come all, to the most joyful poetry event in all America! Presented in cooperation with the Butler MFA, the Divedapper Poetry Carnival aims to obliterate the idea that poetry is obtuse, or unapproachable, or in any way un-fun. Spend the day - listen to words, write some of …
A distinguished panel of emerging poets will guest judge the 2019 Frontier Award for New Poets contest: Ocean Vuong, Kaveh Akbar, and Eve L. Ewing. Frontier Poetry staff will select the top ten submissions, and the winning poem and honorable mentions will be selected by the panel of judges, to …
The Ginkgo Prize for Ecopoetry is a major international award for poems embracing ecological themes. The Prize aims to highlight the role poetry can play in raising awareness, gaining insight, and provoking concern for the ecological imperatives of our time. First prize is £5,000, second prize is £2,000, and third …
TOAST is a poetry organisation committed to the continued professional development of poets in the U.K. TOAST runs workshops for poets, live literature events and discussion panels. TOAST findS strong voices and curates an environment in which those voices flourish. This event features Laurie Bolger and Gboyega Odubanjo. Learn more …
The Poetry Book Society (PBS) is delighted to be partnering with Mslexia on this prestigious women’s poetry prize. Women poets who have not previously had a full collection published are invited to submit a new poetry pamphlet for an entrance fee of £20 (or multiple pamphlets across multiple submissions). The …
The Poetry Book Society (PBS) is delighted to be partnering with Mslexia on this prestigious women’s poetry prize. All women poets are invited to submit poems to this exciting competition, the winner of which will receive £2,000, an optional writing retreat with PBS Selector Sandeep Parmar and a residency kindly …
Many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and the United States have appointed official poets laureate to help expand the understanding and appreciation for written poetry. Canada has also recognized this through the creation of this position. Nominated candidates must meet eligibility and selection criteria . In order …
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a reading series? Join Liars' League host Andrew Lloyd-Jones as he introduces curators from four of New York's most successful reading series for this special 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival Event: Suzanne Dottino of KGB’s long-running Sunday Night Fiction, Rachel Lyon of …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
The inaugural edition of this festival will present works and poets under the theme "Poetry will save the world", a stirring phrase borrowed from poet guest of honour Jean-Pierre Siméon. Learn more here.
Readings, lectures and more will foster a conversation between poets from China, the UK, and Singapore. Poets taking part include: Simon Armitage, Malika Booker, Kimberly Campanello, Ian Duhig, Zaffar Kunial, Madeleine Lee, Li Yuansheng, Lu Ye, Helen Mort, Na Ye, Jennifer Lee Tsai, Wang Jiaxin, John Whale, Eleanor Wong, Hai-Sui …
The Poetry London Reading Series, in partnership with the London Public Library, hosts monthly readings and poetry workshops in London, Ontario. They bring a diverse list of Canada’s finest poets into London for readings, as well as providing a wide range of poetry-related opportunities for local writers and poetry aficionados. …
The Toronto International Festival of Authors has partnered with the Toronto Arts Council (TAC) on Toronto Lit Up: a multi-year initiative designed to spotlight local writers and empower them with career-building opportunities. As any Toronto Arts Council funded programme, Toronto Lit Up is designed to represent the residents of the …
Awarding-winning poet Joy Harjo will give her inaugural reading as the 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress. A member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, Harjo is the first Native American to serve as U.S. Poet Laureate. The historic reading marks the beginning of Harjo’s laureateship, …
The Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI), Ireland’s new landmark cultural institution, is to open its doors for the first time in the historic setting of UCD Newman House on St Stephen’s Green in Dublin on Culture Night 2019, Friday, September 20th. A major partnership and creative alliance between University College …
Poet, broadcaster & comedian Ian McMillan and Olympic composer Luke Carver Goss present a hilarious night of words, music & breath-taking comedy, featuring songs, stories and a musical created out of thin air! Part of the festivities includes a micro poetry festival event at the Great Glemham phone box at …
The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …
Since 1989, The Word On The Street has hosted exceptional writers from across Canada. Visit Toronto's 30th festival on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Learn more here.
Since 2011, The Word On The Street Lethbridge has proudly hosted a wide and diverse range of literary talent from across Canada. Their ninth annual festival is shaping up to be another great one. Learn more here.
The Al & Eurithe Purdy A-Frame is open to the public Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 between 10am and 4pm. Check out the restorations and see where Al wrote many of his poems. There will be free information handouts, Purdy memorabilia for sale, and friendly hosts to …
Join the University of Arizona Poetry Center for monthly poetry discussions, led by docents from the UA Poetry Center. The event is free, and no preparation or knowledge of poetry is necessary. Everyone is welcome to attend as the group reads from favorite poets, learns about new poets and shares …
Hosted by David O'Meara, Plan 99 Reading Series presents readings by James Arthur, Susan Glickman and Darren Bifford. Learn more here.
Join four poet / community organizers as they discuss ways in which they encourage community involvement, reciprocity, recognition and relationship building. Part of The Word On The Street’s 30th Anniversary Series. The panel features rob mclennan, Kirby and Bänoo Zan, moderated by Khashayar Mohammadi. Learn more here.
The most diverse poetry reading and open mic in Toronto, Shab-e She’r has been bridging the gap between diverse poetry communities, bringing together people from different ethnicities, nationalities, ages, disabilities, religions (or lack thereof), poetic styles, voices and visions. At Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) we don’t just wait for diversity …
Running since May 9, 1980, the Tree Reading Series (Tree) is one of Canada's longest-running literary events and an essential part of Ottawa's vibrant literary community. Tree is a non-profit organization that supports established and emerging writers from Ottawa and across Canada by offering a supportive public venue for writers …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
The 2019 Wild Words North Writing Festival and Art Exhibit features writers Billy-Ray Belcourt, Kym Gouchie, Erin Moure, Jillian Ridington, and Richard Van Camp. Learn more here.
It's the second installation of the new season of Pivot Reading Series, bringing you the literary stylings of the fantastic MLA Chernoff, Miles Forrester, and Sophie McCreesh. Learn more here.
In her latest book Surfacing (Sort of Books), poet and essayist Kathleen Jamie explores what emerges: from the earth, from memory and from the mind. Her travels take her from Arctic Alaska to the sand dunes and machair of Scotland in a quest to discover what archaeology might tell us …
The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and …
Since its creation in 2004, the Atwater Poetry Project has hosted 278 readings from poets from across Quebec, Canada, and further afield. Come help them celebrate 15 years of the APP! This event will feature readings from past curators and poets who have contributed to the success of the series: …
Come for three hours of prompted writing in a safe, inspiring and affirming circle with award-winning writer, editor, performer and workshop facilitator Kate Marshall Flaherty. The workshops will use prompts, poetry, music, and surprises to spill words onto page and deepen craft organically, in the AWA Method, inspired by Pat …
Canadian artist Doris McCarthy (1910-2010) recognized that her home and studio in Toronto, Fool’s Paradise, nurtures the creative process. She wanted other artists to have the same opportunity to live and work at the site that had fostered so much of her own artistic expression. To that end, the Ontario …
The Thomas Morton Memorial Prize in Literary Excellence is awarded to the single best submission in the respective categories of poetry and fiction. This year, the writing contest will be judged by Michael Redhill (fiction) and Souvankham Thammavongsa (poetry). This year the prize includes $1,000 for the winners in fiction …
Denise Riley’s devastating long poem ‘A Part Song’, written in response to the death of her son, was first published in the LRB in 2012 and later became the kernel of her acclaimed collection Say Something Back (Picador). The poem’s prose counterpart Time Lived, Without Its Flow was initially published …
In June 2020, Poetry In Voice will publish the second issue of VOICES/VOIX, their student poetry journal. If you are a student in grades 9 through 12 (Sec. 3, 4 & 5 and CEGEP 1 in Quebec), you're encourage to send your original poems via their submission form. The journal …
The Capilano Review‘s annual Robin Blaser Poetry Award began in 2011 to honour Robin Blaser’s role in the formation of West Coast poetics. Each year a Canadian poet is invited to draw on Blaser’s work to create a focus for the contest and to act as the contest judge. This …
Fred Cogswell mentored Candice James, the New Westminster poet laureate and a founding member of Royal City Literary Arts Society (RCLAS). He spent his last years in New Westminster, writing his last books here. The award is intended to honour his dedication both to the craft of poetry and to …
The Art Bar is recognized as Canada's longest running poetry-only, weekly reading series. Since 1991, it has featured both emerging and established poets from across Canada and occasionally from abroad. It has become a hub for the poetry community, and entry point for new voices, a place for people to …
The fourth annual Victoria Festival of Authors launches Fall 2019 with a fantastic lineup of local and national authors. Join in for a week of readers and writers celebrating words and engaging with ideas. Listen to inspiring readings, check out the diverse voices on discussion panels, and attend workshops to …
The AfterWords Literary Festival, which debuts in October 2019, is the creation of a small volunteer group of professional writers keen to bring the very best Canadian and international writers to audiences in eastern Canada. They’re primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about …
National Poetry Day is a UK-wide celebration of poetry taking place every October. Each year there’s a different theme and in 2019 the theme is Truth. National Poetry Day generates an explosion of activity nationwide, thousands of amazing events across the UK – in schools, libraries, bookshops and hospitals, on …
In this eight-week writing workshop participants will be writing poetry and personal narrative (prose) exploring illness and disability. Through close reading, discussion of literary devices and workshop writing exercises and assignments, participants will work towards making their experiences of illness and disability speak to others in an evocative and possibly …
Arc Poetry Magazine was founded in 1978 by three professors at Carleton University in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territories of the Algonquin Nation. The magazine is proud to honour poets from this region, especially by presenting the Archibald Lampman Award to an outstanding collection of poetry by a …
The Cheltenham Literature Festival is 70 this year – the longest running Literature Festival in the world, and the first ever. Set up by G.A.M. Wilkinson, the council’s Spa and Entertainments manager, this small but perfectly formed town in the heart of the rolling Cotswold countryside gave birth to an …
The annual Callum Macdonald Memorial Award (CMMA) is for the publisher of an outstanding example of pamphlet poetry published during the previous year. Established in 2001 in memory of Scottish publisher Callum Macdonald, this award was created to encourage, recognise and reward the publication of poetry in pamphlet form. Learn …
Come on down for the Coach House fall 2019 poetry reading at Knife Fork Book in their new swanky space at Artscape Youngplace on Shaw! The following poets will be featured reading from their new works: National Gallery by Jonathan Ball, This is the Emergency Present by Vincent Pagé, Vulgar …
Poetry Weekend is an annual gathering of poets in Fredericton, New Brunswick, usually on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Readings take place in Memorial Hall at 11am, 2pm, and 8pm Saturday and Sunday. Learn more here.
Founded in partnership with the Open Air Market at the Phoenix Public Market in 2018, Meet Your Literary Community is an annual celebration of local literature showcasing over 50 local authors, publishers, and other literary organizations from all across the Valley. Beyond meeting local authors and learning more about all …
Come to The Manx to celebrate the 20th year of the Plan 99 Reading Series with readings from Ken Babstock and Anita Lahey and to view "Fixative," a vernissage of evocative sketches by Ken Babstock on display for the month of October. Learn more here.