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The Page Lecture: Dr. Jordan Abel

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Join The Department of English for our 2022 Page Lecture, entitled "Empty Spaces" and delivered by Griffin Poetry Prize winner, Dr. Jordan Abel. Featuring the launch of The Joanne Page Online Gallery, celebrating the work of Joanne Page. If you are unable to attend this talk in person, you can …

Free

Wordsfest 2022

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Words will host its ninth festival in November 2022, featuring a hybrid program of onsite and online events to build resilience as we confront what divides us. During the first weekend of November each year, Words brings the Southwestern Ontario region together for a celebration of creative ideas, artistic expression, …

Bocas UK 2022 at the British Library

Online, Hybrid, In Person

The Caribbean's leading literature festival at the British Library, with Celeste Mohammed, Canisia Lubrin, Shivanee Ramlochan and more. This event will take place at the British Library. It will be simultaneously live streamed on the British Library platform. Tickets may be booked either to attend in person (physical), or to watch …

£10 – £30

The Fiddlehead Autumn Issue Launch

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Join The Fiddlehead, in partnership with Word Feast, as we launch the Autumn issue with readings from Fiddlehead Creative Nonfiction Contest winner Jenny Hwang, Griffin Poetry Prize and Governor General's Literary Prize winner Tolu Oloruntoba, CBC Short Story Prize winner Corinna Chong and Fawn Parker, who has been longlisted for …

Free

Van Slam Feat. Billie Nell

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Hey Vancouver poetry peeps! It’s time to meet up once more in our hybrid live & online format! Bring your selves and your words to Next Door, 1638 Venables St. or to the Van Slam zoom space. Poets in our slam will win cash & collect points toward the playoffs …

$10 – $15

Seoul International Writers’ Festival

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Theme: Beyond Narrative Check out the program here, which includes events with Griffin Poetry Prize International winners Kim Hyesoon and Don Mee Choi. How to Attend The Seoul International Writers’ Festival is held both offline and online. All the events must be booked in advance. If you opt to participate …

Free

Rae Armantrout with Fanny Howe

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Please join us for our hybrid reading with Rae Armantrout with an introduction by Fanny Howe.  Registration is required here. If you wish sign up for the in-person version of this event please do so here.

Free

Word Vancouver 2022

Online, Hybrid, In Person

Virtual! Hybrid! In person! Over 70 events and 130 authors! So many options, so much to explore, we can't wait to see your smiling faces and share more words with you. Explore the free workshops, readings, panels, and exhibitors here. Some poetry highlights include: Science Meets Art: Eco Poets Explore …

Free