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28 Mar

The Pit Periodical Issue 7 launch

The Pit is back~ after a much needed hibernation, their winter issue is finally … More info Read more
25 Mar

Misha Solomon launches MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER DANCED BALLET

Join Misha Solomon in launching his highly-anticipated poetry debut, My Great-Grandfather Danced Ballet at the Centre Culturel Georges-Vanier on March 25th at 7PM! Hosted by Sarah Burgoyne and featuring a performance by Nate Yaffe. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
15 Mar

Book Launch: Before We Forget by Mary Soderstrom

Mary Soderstrom launches her new book, Before We Forget: How Remembering Will Get Us Through the Next 75 Years, published by Dundurn Press.
15 Feb

BOOK LAUNCH: Oyster by Marianne Ackerman

Celebrate the launch of local author Marianne Ackerman’s latest release, OYSTER! Join us on … More info Read more
22 Jan

Anniversary Launch: Soliloquies 30!

Mark your calendars! Please join us on Thursday, January 22nd at 7PM at Bar … More info Read more
22 Jan

Launch of Ahoy Issue 4

The launch of our fourth(!) issue is on Thursday, January 22nd. Join us for … More info Read more
22 Jan

Launch of Quist Issue 3

QWF’s literary magazine for youth, Quist, is throwing a launch party! Join us on January 22nd at 7pm at Pulp Books to celebrate Quist’s third issue. There will be readings by issue contributors, followed by light refreshments.
12 Dec

The Craft of Medicine: A Book Launch

What does it truly mean to be a doctor today? I will say a … More info Read more
11 Dec

Montreal launch of SHARP PINK CLAWS

Skip your awkward holiday party and come celebrate with us instead! Metonymy Press is … More info Read more
6 Dec

Guernica Editions Showcase

An event celebrating Guernica Editions’ longstanding presence in Quebec, featuring readings by authors with new releases this year, including fiction, memoir, and poetry. With the purchase of a book, guests will be entered into a raffle to win a selection of Guernica titles.
13 Nov

Book Launch: Private Number by David Homel

Véhicule Press and Argo Bookshop invite you to the launch of David Homel’s new novel Private Number. The event will feature readings from the book as well as conversation with Esplanade Books editor Dimitri Nasrallah. This ​event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource. Masks are not required, but will be provided at the door.
6 Nov

Black Creek by Susan Grundy, Montreal Launch

An intimate evening in a Griffintown speakeasy setting with author Susan Grundy in conversation with producer and musician Carrie Haber.
4 Nov

NOIA Launch Party: Absurd Rituals

Join NOIA’s first ever launch event in Canada, celebrating the fourth issue of NOIA … More info Read more
2 Nov

Book Launch for Gillian Sze, Stephanie Bolster, and Ronna Bloom

Join us for a poetry book launch, celebrating the release of An Orange, a Syllable by Gillian Sze, Long Exposure by Stephanie Bolster, and In a Rip Tide by Ronna Bloom.
30 Oct

Two Rebeccas, Two Books!

Thursday, October 30, Argo Bookstore, 1841-A Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. … More info Read more

 

QWF Annual Timeline

Zines laid out on a page

January

Woman reading at a microphone in front of an intimate audience

February

March

April

  • QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign ends
Stacks of books on display

May

June

Women in a classroom

July

People wearing summer clothes in nature

August

Two women smiling at the camera

September

Group of women smiling at camera

October

November

December

The QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December—happy holidays!  
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