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30 Sep
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An Evening of Poetry & Reflection

Saturday, September 30, 6 pmAtwater Library Auditorium Witness the diversity of poetry at the … More info Read more
2 Oct
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As Being Is: Poetry Reading

Monday October 2 at 6pmInnovation CommonsMcLennan-Redpath Humanities and Social Sciences Library, main floor Please … More info Read more
13 Oct
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The Department of English at McGill University invites you to a joint reading with the Scotiabank Giller Prize-nominated authors Kasia Van Schaik & Padma Viswanathan. The readings will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Professor Ara Osterweil. This event does not require registration.
19 Oct
Event

A reading with Kasia Van Schaik & Padma Viswanathan

The Department of English invites you to a joint reading with the Scotiabank Giller Prize-nominated authors Kasia Van Schaik & Padma Viswanathan. The readings will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Professor Ara Osterweil. This event does not require registration.
24 Oct
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Literary Oktoberfest

Tuesday, October 24, 6:00-11:00 pmRiverside St-Henri (5020 Saint Ambrose St., Montreal)Free, open to the … More info Read more
26 Oct
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SpeakUp

The Montreal Inter-Active Poetry Exchange Poets : Mirabel, Domenica Martinello ​Join us at Phoenix … More info Read more
1 Nov
QWF Event

Montreal Review of Books Fall Launch

Join us for the launch of the Fall Issue of the Montreal Review of Books, featuring Sean Michaels (Do You Remember Being Born?), Chris Bergeron (Valid) and Mostafa Henaway (Essential Work, Disposable Workers). Hosted by Montreal Review of Books editor, Malcolm Fraser. RSVP on Facebook.
6 Nov
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Writers Read x Iman Mersal

On November 6th, 2023 at 7pm, author Iman Mersal will be at Concordia University … More info Read more
10 Dec
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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. 
13 Dec
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Turret House Extravaganza

Wednesday, December 13, 20237:00 pmMaison de la Culture NDG(3755 rue Botrel, Montreal) Montreal micro-press … More info Read more
13 Feb
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Solo Collab

Klara du Plessis, Rachel McCrum, Katherine McLeod & Deanna Radford. Poetry & Dance Tuesday, … More info Read more
21 Feb
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Youth-Led Poetry Night

You’re invited to a Youth-Led Poetry Night, a free event encouraging young writers to share their work with an audience. Everyone is welcome!

 

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!