20 Nov

The Vivid and Continuous Dream: A Short Story Workshop

In March, in 1918, an Olympic swimmer accepts a job rehabilitating the Polio-ravaged legs More info Read more

21 Nov

Poetry and the Tiny Sea in the Ear

The tiny sea in the earand the moth wing in the mind, which wait.— More info Read more

21 Nov

Lawn Chair Soirée Publications Party

Celebrate recent publications by nine local authors.

21 Nov

Pursuing the Erotic

This is an expanded version of the three-hour workshop “Identifying (with) the Erotic” offered More info Read more

22 Nov

Poetics and Magic: Modernist Verse and Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Orla Polten

Join Dr. Orla Polten in an exploration of what is at stake in the claim that poetry is a king of magic.

22 Nov

Book Launch: Subterrane by Valérie Bah

Véhicule Press and Librairie Saint-Henri Books invite you to the launch of Valérie Bah’s Subterrane.

23 Nov

Shut Up & Write! with QWF (Virtual)

Looking for some dedicated, quiet writing space?

Join us for a virtual session of Shut Up & Write! with QWF. RSVP to register for the session.

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!

25 Nov

The Vivid and Continuous Dream: A Short Story Workshop

In March, in 1918, an Olympic swimmer accepts a job rehabilitating the Polio-ravaged legs More info Read more

26 Nov

Triple Poetry Launch

Join us for the launch of three new poetry collections; Manahil Bandukwala’s Heliotropia, A-E Best’s Bad Weather Mammals, and Jake Byrne’s DADDY! There will be readings and time to discuss the poets’ work and ask question, as well as get copies signed. This event is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP on TicketSource.

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:

27 Nov

Lunch and Learn with Canada Council for the Arts

Join us for this Lunch and Learn with two program officers from the Canada Council for the Arts.

 

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

Two women smiling at the camera

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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