The Winners of the 2025 QWF Literary Awards
On November 10, Quebec’s English-language literary community gathered for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards Gala. Ten winners were revealed in seven categories: first book, spoken word, children’s and young adult literature, non-fiction, poetry, translation, and fiction.
Read moreThe 2025 carte blanche Prize Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreJan Draper wins the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
QWF is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award is Jan Draper. For many decades, Jan has a tireless champion of English-language literature in the Eastern Townships and has created opportunities for writers … More info Read more
Read moreThe 2025 College Writers Award Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 QWF College Writers Award.
Read moreThe 2025 QWF Literary Awards Finalists
The Quebec Writers’ Federation has announced the finalists for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards.
Read moreCall for Nominations: The 2025 Judy Mappin Community Award
The Quebec Writers’ Federation is now accepting written nominations from members of the community for the Judy Mappin Community Award. Deadline: August 13, 2024.
Read moreAnnouncing: The Quebec Books Curator Contest!
Introducing our Quebec Books Curator Contest! Each month until September 2025, we’ll choose one QWF member to curate a collection of Quebec books, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of the province’s English-language literary scene. Their choice of books will then be published as a “Collection” on our Quebec Books Database of English-Language Authors.
Read moreCall for Submissions: 2025 College Writers Award
Deadline: June 2, 2025. Open to students enrolled at Champlain Regional, Dawson, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges. The winner will receive $1,000 at the 2025 QWF Awards Gala.
Read moreCall for Submissions: The 2025 QWF Awards
QWF is now accepting submissions for the 2025 QWF Literary Awards. New this year: Submissions to be completed via Submittable. Deadline for book prizes: June 1, 2025.
Read more5 Questions for: Christopher DiRaddo
QWF’s latest featured member is Christopher DiRaddo, author of the novels The Family Way (2021), shortlisted for the F.G Bressani Literary Prize; and The Geography of Pluto (2014) and the recipient of the 2024 Judy Mappin Community Award.
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