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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.
28 Nov

Book*hug Press Fall 2024 Translated Fiction Launch

Book*hug Press and Librairie Saint-Henri Books invite you to the Fall 2024 Translation Launch! Celebrating the launch of three new translations including Nauetakuan, a silence for a noise by Natasha Kanapé Fontaine (translated from French by Howard Scott), Not Even the Sound of a River by Hélène Dorion (translated from French by Jonathan Kaplansky), and Sugaring Off by Fanny Britt (translated from French by Susan Ouriou).
28 Nov

Montreal Reading with Dutch poet Erik Lindner

Véhicule Press, Librarie Bertrand, and the Dutch Foundation for Literature invite you to a poetry reading by Erik Lindner, with special guests Derek Webster and Sarah Wolfson.
24 Nov

Gillian Sze’s “The Little Green Envelope”: Author Storytime!

Join local author Gillian Sze for a fun-filled storytime and craft activity based on her book “The Little Green Envelope.” You will be able to meet the author, listen to a story filled with wonder and friendship, and create your very own little green envelope!
20 Nov

Why We Write

Join Writers Collective of Canada as we explore the social impact of making art. Why We Write brings together established and emerging writers in a celebration of writing and storytelling to transform lives.
18 Nov

Event Chambers: A Listening Session and Performance

We are thrilled to invite you to a special and unique event around Oana Avasilichioaei and Klara du Plessis’s expansive projects, Chambersonic and Post-Mortem of the Event.
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.
8 Nov

Inside MadPoetix Studios: Open Mic with Featured Artist

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Inside MadPoetix Studios!

4 Nov

Morris House Reading Series: Liana Cusmano

Writer, poet, and filmmaker, Liana Cusmano (aka Luca/BiCurious George) is a three-time Montreal Slam Champion and runner-up in the 2019 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Championship.

31 Oct

Morris House Reading Series: Marco Timpano

Marco Timpano is an award-winning podcaster, author, and voice-over artist.

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)!
24 Oct

Violet Hour: 10 Years of Metonymy Press

Join us for a special Violet Hour at Pulp Bookstore in Verdun, celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Metonymy Press.

 

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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