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17 Apr
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Words & Music: Turning the Page

Join us for the Spring 2024 Edition of The Words and Music Show! A night of Moth-style narrative storytelling with an international cast, with stories about big lessons and finding contentment wherever you are.
18 Apr
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Poets for Palestine

Two nights of readings at Librairie Pulp Books in Verdun.
18 Apr
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Book Launch: National Animal by Derek Webster

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:00 pm EDT Librairie De Stiil and Véhicule Press invite … More info Read more
20 Apr
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Book Launch: Vancouvered Out by Norman Nawrocki

Acclaimed Montreal author Norman Nawrocki launches his exciting and timely new novella, Vancouvered Out, Saturday April 20, 2024 at the Milton-Parc Community Library, 3516 ave du Parc, Montreal, H2X 2H7. The 4pm launch is free.

20 Apr
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Confabulation presents: Food Fights — Stories of family traditions, minced words and soul food

Confabulation Montreal presents: “Food Fights — Stories of family traditions, minced words and soul … More info Read more
21 Apr
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Enchanted April: A Poetry Tea

You are warmly invited to our Poetry Tea on Sunday, April 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Uplands Cultural & Heritage Centre, 9 Spied St., Lennoxville. Admission is free, courtesy of Uplands, and tea and treats are complimentary, courtesy of participating poets.
24 Apr
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Book Launch: Summer in Furnished Rooms by Marc Plourde

Join us for the launch of Marc Plourde’s new poetry collection Summer in Furnished Rooms (Cormorant Books) at The Word Bookstore. Featuring special guest Robyn Sarah.
25 Apr − 28 Apr
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2024 BLUE METROPOLI S INTERNATIONAL LITERARY FESTIVAL

Each year the Festival is structured aroundone theme. In 2024, our theme will be: … More info Read more
25 Apr
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Remember This: Book Launch

Monique Polak launches her latest book for kids, Remember This: The Fascinating World of … More info Read more
25 Apr
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MacLennan Lecture | Book challenges and their impact on Canadian communities, a round table discussion (hybrid) 

The Friends of the McGill Library, in partnership with Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, … More info Read more
27 Apr
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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 Apr
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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.

2 May
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Launch of Here & Now, Volume 2: An Anthology of Queer Italian-Canadian Writing

Here & Now Volume 2 features the work of more than 50 writers. This … 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

  • The QWF Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held
  • Writers in the Community Pyramid Campaign closes
  • Applications for StoryScaping program begins for organizations
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

  • Call for applications for Max Margles Writing Residency (postponed to February-March for 2024 Residency)
  • Registration for Winter-Spring Workshops opens
  • QWF Office closes for the last two weeks of December. Happy holidays!