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15 Jun

El Ghourabaa Launch

El Ghourabaa, an Arab queer and trans anthology edited by Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch … More info Read more
14 Jun

Land-Based Writing and Creative Writing Pedagogy

With Catherine Bush, Kit Dobson, and Julija Šukys. This three-person panel/discussion will highlight insights and strategies from our explorations in land-based writing and teaching
13 Jun

Writing While Disabled: Making Spaces For Ourselves and Our Characters

Thursday, June 13, 2024, 7:00–9:00 PMArgo Bookshop Please join us as three disabled writers—Cait … More info Read more
12 Jun

Launch – Dear Haider by Lili Zeng

Robin Philpot, publisher of Baraka Books, and Librairie n’était-ce pas l’été invite you to … More info Read more
9 Jun

2024 QWF Mentorship Reading

For four months, seven emerging writers have worked to hone their craft. Now, their journey culminates in a public reading where they will each present an excerpt from their work in progress.
8 Jun

Poetry Evening: A Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails by Halyna Kruk

The renowned Ukrainian poet Halyna Kruk, shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize, is coming to Montreal. Join us for an exclusive evening of poetry and conversation with Halyna on June 8, 2024, at Le Port de tête bookstore.
8 Jun

Pride Month Author Reading for Kids at Indigo Laval

Celebrate Pride Month with an author reading for kids Picture Book: A Family is … More info Read more
6 Jun

Black Youth Out Loud: Where They Stood

Black Youth Out Loud: Where They Stood presents three young writers featured in the recent anthology Where They Stood: The Evolution of the Black Anglo Community in Montreal, produced by the Black Community Resource Centre.

30 May

SpeakUp

SpeakUp​ The Montreal Inter-Active Poetry Exchange Poets : Sierra Duffey, Martin Breul ​Join us … More info Read more
29 May

Launch: I Will Get Off Of by Simina Banu & Good Want by Domenica Martinello

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7:00 pm ETBar le Ritz PDF (179 Jean-Talon St. W., … More info Read more
29 May

Summertime Singalong: A QWF Karaoke Schmoozer at the Community Digital Arts Hub

We’re hosting a 5 à 7 karaoke social event at the Community Digital Arts Hub. Show off your most heart-wrenching ballad or your most entertaining pop song. There will be snacks! There will be prizes!
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

 

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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