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2 Oct

Book Launch: The Art of Being Irish in Hell’s Kitchen: A Memoir on the Organizing of the Irish Arts Center in New York City, 1972-78, by Jim Olwell

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm ET Youth is not wasted on the young. … More info Read more
10 Oct

Book Launch: A Way to Be Happy by Caroline Adderson

Join Caroline Adderson for the launch of her new book, A Way to Be Happy, at Paragraphe Bookstore.
10 Oct

Launch of The Encore Poetry Anthology; In Dialogue

Join the Encore Poetry Project for the launch of the second edition of The Encore Poetry Anthology; In Dialogue.

24 Oct

Book Launch: Mad Sisters by Susan Grundy

Join us for the launch of Mad Sisters by Susan Grundy, a deeply moving memoir that explores the journey of caregiving and sisterhood through the lens of mental illness.
25 Oct

Book Launch with David Huebert

Join Pulp Books in welcoming Halifax-based author David Huebert to launch his debut novel, Oil People.
30 Oct

Montreal Review of Books Fall Issue Launch

The Montreal Review of Books launches its Fall 2024 issue on Wednesday, October 30th at P’tit Ours (formerly Ursa, 5589 Avenue du Parc)!
10 Nov

Triple Book Launch: Jim Johnstone, Klara Du Plessis, & Katherine Alexandra Harvey

Librairie Paragraphe Books and Paimpsest Press present and afternoon of poetry featuring Jim Johnstone, Klara Du Plessis, and Katherine Alexandra Harvey.
19 Nov

Linguaphile: Book Talk with Julie Sedivy and Gretchen McCulloch

Join author Julie Sedivy, in conversation with Gretchen McCulloch, as they discuss her new book, Linguaphile!

20 Nov

LANCEMENT | Worldwise: Édouard Roditi’s Twentieth Century

Join Robert Schwartzwald et Sherry Simon for the launch of their new book: Worldwise: Édouard Roditi’s Twentieth Century.
21 Nov

Lawn Chair Soirée Publications Party

Celebrate recent publications by nine local authors.

22 Nov

Book Launch: Subterrane by Valérie Bah

Véhicule Press and Librairie Saint-Henri Books invite you to the launch of Valérie Bah’s Subterrane.

26 Nov

Triple Poetry Launch

Join us for the launch of three new poetry collections; Manahil Bandukwala’s Heliotropia, A-E Best’s Bad Weather Mammals, and Jake Byrne’s DADDY! There will be readings and time to discuss the poets’ work and ask question, as well as get copies signed. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource.

 

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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