18 Mar

Challenges Facing Writers of Middle Eastern Origin

A discussion between three writers on their works, their origins and the various degrees of connection between the two.

12 Mar

Blue Metropolis: 2025 Spring Program Unveiling

Join us as we unveil the 2025 program of the Blue Metropolis Festival. We can’t wait to share with you the highlights of this year’s edition. Be among the first to discover our line-up of guests and the highlights of our spring edition.

25 Jan

La nuit de la lecture: Elaine Kalman Naves and Chantal Ringuet

La nuit de la lecture 2025 On January 25 at 8pm, join Elaine Kalman More info Read more

29 Nov

Of Crows and Aunties: A Conversation with Jessica Johns

Catherine Leroux meets Jessica Johns, author of the acclaimed BAD CREE, with her translator Éric Fontaine, to discuss translation, crows, dreams, evil entities and the extraordinary power of aunties. This hour-long conversation will be conducted in English and French and will be followed by a signing session with the author.

27 Nov 1 Dec

Read Quebec at the Salon du livre de Montréal

We’re excited to showcase some of the latest releases and bestsellers from participating local English-language publishers. Find us at kiosk #401 through the week at the hours below:

29 Sep

GOLD: Garden of Literary Delights 2024

Sunday, September 29, 2024, 6:00-8:00 pm Mark your calendars! Sunday, September 29, 2024, 6-8 More info Read more

28 Sep

NexGen MultiArts Festival Presents: An Evening of Poetry & Reflection

Saturday, September 28, 6:00-9:00 pm ET “An Evening of Poetry & Reflections” will feature More info Read more

24 May 25 May

Festival Montréal Mystère / Montréal Mystery Festival

Welcome to the inaugural Montreal Mystery book festival in downtown Montreal, where the worlds More info Read more

27 Apr

Eighty Thousand Steps

CBC presents a first-of-its-kind literary experience, powered by you. Eighty Thousand Steps is a cinematic podcast/audiobook specially designed to listen to while you walk and starring international bestselling author Denise Chong. Writer Crystal Chan presents this work, inviting the audience to step into the shoes of a refugee and journey into a land of fable and mystery.

27 Apr

Writing/Righting the World

In this event, Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashi) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman speak with writer and host of the podcast Getting Lit with Linda, Linda Morra, about their award-winning book, Valley of the Birdtail—a revision of past accounts from two neighbouring communities (Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo) — which illuminates a better path towards reconciliation.

27 Jan

Confabulation presents : Shortest Story 14

It’s that time of year. Centaur’s Wildside Festival meets Confabulation’s Shortest Story eventSaturday January More info Read more

10 Dec

Townships Holiday Book Fest

 The Townships Sun Holiday Book Fest invites all book lovers to meet with an exciting line-up of 25 or more recent Townships authors who will display and talk about their books. Enjoy a program of short readings, panel discussions, videos, and music throughout the day. A free pancake breakfast will be served until 1 p.m., and tea and treats all day. 

 

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

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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